Struck | STRAY KIDS

Jeongdam

Speaking to Yedam was a breeze since the kid was always calm and understanding. Seungmin could actually see why Jeongin likes him and he couldn't feel happier because he could see how much Yedam appreciates Jeongin as the talked over a cup of coffee at JYP Cafe.

At first, when they came, Chan had asked whether Jeongin was running late because apparently Yedam always goes to the cafe with Jeongin. It seems that Jeongin was doing fairly well on his own, maybe a little push is all it takes.

"So, Yedam. Do you like our little baby fox?" Seungmin asked he learned from experience that beating around the bush is only gonna drag the conversation and he really wants nothing more than to go back home and sleep.

Earlier that day, he had bumped into Hyunjin when he was too caught up with his thoughts about Jeongin and Yedam. The boy had teased him and helped him stand and honestly, he doesn't know how much more of a fool he was gonna make out of himself in front of the boy.

"I..." As if Seungmin didn't know that in fact, Yedam does like Jeongin. And the blush on Yedam's face wasn't even discreet enough."I like him.." Yedam said as he hid his face with his arms. Seungmin couldn't help but giggle at the younger.

"Why are you so cute?" Seungmin said, making the younger blush harder. "Hyung.." Yedam whined. Seungmin couldn't help himself from teasing the boy. Young love is always amazing to watch. Not that Seungmin was that old but he couldn't help but wish he could be as cute as Jeongin and Yedam. They would suit each other so much, Seungmin thought as he takes a sip of his caramel frappuccino.

"Seungmin?" A voice he really wishes he wouldn't hear at this very moment called out his name, forcing Seungmin to look up to the owner of the voice. "Hyunjin, I didn't expect to see you here." He said, trying hard not to stutter and let his heart take over his body.

"Well, I didn't know you were going out with Yedam either." The somewhat flat tone in Hyunjin's voice sounds so foreign to Seungmin. Why does he seem so upset?

"Yedam and I were just talking over a few things," Seungmin said, not really wanting to spill their conversation yet still couldn't help but explain the misunderstanding. He really doesn't want to face another crisis with the couples. Minsung's was tiring enough and he still doesn't know how Younghyun and Dowoon were doing. Woojin had avoided talking about Dowoon so it's safe to assume that Dowoon rejected him.

"Would you mind if I join in?" Hyunjin's tone was blatantly straightforward as if saying that they didn't actually have a choice in which Seungmin reluctantly nodded while Yedam let out an almost inaudible sure.

"What were you talking about?" Hyunjin questions, almost sounding like he was accusing them like they just offended him in some sort of way. Seungmin was far too confused to analyze the situation. He would really prefer to take a nap and forget everything than be here.

"Oh, we were just about to shop for valentines day gifts," Yedam replied, sending Seungmin a hopeful glance and Seungmin caught it in a few seconds. This kids gonna confess on valentines. Standing, Seungmin grinned and said, "Come on, we're gonna own this valentine."

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Seungmin could feel Hyunjin's lingering stare yet ignored the latter's piercing stare as they look through the store. There are lots of plushies but what would fit Jeongin the most? "Hyung, how about this?" Yedam said, holding out a bear. "That would be nice but it just doesn't scream Jeongin you know? We need something that would be significant like how people would KNOW that it's Jeongin."

"How about this?" Hyunjin said, holding a big squishy fox plushie and honestly Seungmin couldn't help but fall in love with the sight of his crush holding a cute doll in his hands, making him look extra cuddle-able and Seungmin tried his best to keep the unnecessary thoughts at bay.

"How about this?" Hyunjin said, holding a big squishy fox plushie and honestly Seungmin couldn't help but fall in love with the sight of his crush holding a cute doll in his hands, making him look extra cuddle-able and Seungmin tried his best to k...

"That's PERFECT," Yedam said, taking the plushy in his hand and smiled at the said doll. "Now Fluffy, we're gonna take you to see the love of my life." If Seungmin didn't find the scene endearing, he would have definitely teased the younger boy about 'the love of his life', and if he wasn't that self-conscious of Hyunjin being there with them too.

"Come on, we need to buy some chocolates too," Seungmin said, excited to be in his elements. For every Valentine, he would make his own chocolates (because it was more special) and he had promised both Jeongin and Jisung to help them this year as per usual with the addition of Changbin, the older boy had asked Seungmin's help with making cookies for valentines as a gift for Felix.

He was sure Jeongin would be fine with store bought chocolate, knowing that the younger would more likely be paying attention towards the doll instead. Looking at how content Yedam is with the doll, Seungmin couldn't help but want someone like that.

Hyunjin suddenly appears in front of him with a puppy plushy in hand. Blinking, he looks at the older in confusion. Who's plushy was that and why is Hyunjin giving it to him? "Here, it reminded me of you, so I got it for you," Hyunjin said so casually, Seungmin could practically feel the warmth radiating from the blush across his cheeks.

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Valentines is in another two days and Seungmin couldn't help but feel nervous over Changlix since the spell would be over by valentines and he hopes that Changbin's effort won't go to waste. Seungmin was certain that Yedam would be able to confess with ease because of how determined and in love that kid had looked and there's nothing more Seungmin would wish for than the happiness of his family and friends

And damn he really needs to help out his brother.