Say Yes

Chapter 12

Mark's been inside Taeyong's cafe for about an hour now, trying to finish his essay as soon as possible. He's meeting and finally spending more time with the younger, after almost 2 weeks of not properly spending time together due to their busy schedules. Mark's been occupied with his classes and soccer practice. He'd be lucky enough if practice ends early and he gets to drive Donghyuck home. But if Coach Kim's in a pretty bad mood, it'be a grueling practice, leaving him tired and exhausted. He'd fall asleep as soon as he's home, too drained to talk to the younger. Donghyuck had been busy with his classes as well and Choir club, who's busy planning an upcoming showcase. He's also been spending some of his free time with Hyunjin for the latter's photography assignment. Mark's been particularly sulky about that one, a funny feeling crawling up his whole being whenever Hyuck can't meet up and spend time with him because they're doing Hyunjin's project. He's still pretty much confuse as to why he feels like a thousand needles poking him whenever Hyuck spends time with Hyunjin. With someone other than him, actually. He sometimes feel like telling the other not to spend too much time with Hyunjin, but Mark doesn't want to and will not be someone like that. He doesn't want to be the type of partner who tells their significant other what to do and not to do. Especially to Donghyuck, the younger's free spirited self won't take it too well to someone dictating his actions. Groaning out loud, Mark stopped typing, the flow of words halting at the thought of Hyunjin and Hyuck spending time together. He put his head on top of the table, lips forming into a pout at the thought of Hyunjin seeing Donghyuck's pretty more often than he does, the latter's fiance! But instantly brightening at the reminder that he'd be seeing and spending time with the younger today. As much time as he wants. Just the thought of it is making him feel giddy and happy. That is, until his phone sounded. Checking it, he saw that he has an unopened text message from Donghyuck. He immediately unlocked his phone, excited to see what Hyuck had sent him, only to feel disappointed and sulky right after. Hyuck had sent "Hyung, I'll be there around 4? I'm with Jaehyunnie-hyung, shopping😄❤". And seeing as it's only 3, Donghyuck won't be at the cafe for another hour. Mark couldn't help but whine. One, he's feeling deprived of the younger's presence, he's not sure if he'll last for another hour without seeing Donghyuck smile. Two, he only got hyung, but this Jaehyunnie-hyung got called really cutely by the younger. Mark couldn't the jealous feeling bubbling inside him. He wants the younger to call him cute names too. Too absorbed in his sulkiness, Mark didn't realize or hear someone sitting on the chair across from his. The individual sat there, chin placed on delicate hands, a teasing smile etch on his pretty lips. He grinned widely as he heard grumbles of "why can't I have cute names too" and "no fair, he got hearts, but not me". He held back from laughing, this side of Mark new to him, but very entertaining. Deciding to let the other know of his presence, he spoke up.

"So, who didn't send you hearts and gave you cute nicknames?"

At the sound of someone else's voice, familiar but nevertheless surprising, Mark bolted up from his lying down position, a small squeak leaving his mouth, his chair scrapping at the sudden movement. The sound(and probably the squeak as well) caught the attention of the few customers inside the cafe, painting Mark's face a red hue, bowing slightly to the other patrons. Facing forwards once more, he's met with twinkling eyes, full of amusement and mirth. Ten, Taeyong's boyfriend, sat there, very much amused and entertain.

"Hyung!!! Don't scare me like that!! And no, I never said anything like that"

Mark knew his face was bright red by now, until the tips of his ears. Ten couldn't help but laughed harder, gaining his boyfriend's attention. Taeyong who was managing the counter, looked up upon hearing the familiar he's been so accustomed to, bright and melodic, just the way he liked it. His face instantly brighten, lips stretching to a pretty smile. The girl, who's order he was ringing in, blushed at witnessing the full brunt of Lee Taeyong's sweet, handsome smile. She smiled back at him, only to sigh in disappointment upon noticing his gaze was not focus on er at all, but at the equally beautiful man, who's pretty neck was on full display from throwing his head back in laughter. Sighing dejectedly, she left to find a table, Taeyong running towards his beloved and his dongsaeng. Slipping an arm around Ten's shoulders, he sat down beside him, pecking his cheeks.