The Devil Within (yujae)

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Yuta turned around and saw Ten standing there looking at him with a goofy grin on his face. "I'm not blushing. What are you talking about?" He turned around wiping the clean counter. Hoping Ten would drop it. Of course, he didn't. "I'm talking about the fact that you're ears looked like they were on fire and your cheeks were pink." Ten walked up to Yuta and out a hand in his shoulder. "Hey. Look at me. I'm not actually making fun of you. I'm genuinely curious." Ten knew how Yuta could be. He knew about his nightmares and how he felt about himself. 

Yuta turned and looked at ten. Ears still pink. He knew Ten was just messing around. "Well, this guy was just in here. His names Jaehyun. I bumped into him on my way here the other day. Literally. If he hadn't caught me I would have hit the ground. Anyway, this is the second time he's come in while I was watching the counter. He's being so nice and flirty, but fuck Ten, you know how I am. I don't know what to do if he shows up again." Ten leaned against the counter and smiled at Yuta. "I know how you feel about yourself and others. But what would it hurt to just talk to the guy if you see him again? Talking isn't commitment, or love, or anything major. Even if he is flirty and likes you more than you like him. Just be nice and see what happens. Live a little hyung."

Yuta turned and grabbed Ten's wrist pulling him into a hug. "Thank you Ten. For everything. Putting up with me. Being patient. And understanding." He finally let go and leaned on the counter next to Ten. "Anything for you hyung." 

It was just about closing time and all the customers had left. "Hyung you can go if you want. There aren't any customers. Just lock the door on our way out. I'll see you on Monday." Yuta waved to Ten and headed home, listening to Good Thing. 

He walked slowly tonight. Thinking about all that had happened since he bumped into this Jaehyun guy. He seemed nice. But he honestly didn't know anything about him. He prayed to whoever might be listening, asking for guidance. He hoped someone was listening. He felt anxious about this whole situation but not afraid. Can you be calm and anxious at the same time?

Walking up to his building he stands outside for a minute enjoying the night. He liked being outside at night in the dark. It honestly used to scare the shit out of him when he was little. Eventually, he realized there wasn't anything to be scared of. Ever since he liked to just stand outside in the quiet and watch the sky. He heard a sound down the alley across the street and looked towards where he thought the sounds came from but didn't see anything. Again Yuta? Seriously. This is getting ridiculous. He turned and went inside hoping tonight would be a better nights sleep. 

Jaehyun stepped out into the light by the mouth of the alley. Fuck that was close.