Efflorescence (2won)

18. Let's play a game

Minhyuk opened the toilet door, scanning through the room. The toilet was empty, except for one stall in the corner. Minhyuk knew who it was.

"Hyungwon? You in there?" He asked gently, walking closer.

There was rustling in the stall and soon the door opened slightly. Minhyuk walked over to the stall and peeked inside. Hyungwon was sitting on top of the toilet seat, knees up to his chest and head down.

"Hyungwon... are you okay?"

Hyungwon raised his head. Minhyuk saw the tears running down his cheeks.

"Hey... tell me what's wrong." Minhyuk pleaded and walked closer.

Hyungwon looked at him. "I'm so stupid." He sobbed.

"What do you mean?"

"I though he would be interested in me..."

Minhyuk was confused. Hoseok wasn't interested in Hyungwon? It's not possible. The man is head over heels for the long boy.

"Why do you think he's not?" Minhyuk asked, placing his hand on Hyungwon's knee, trying to comfort him.

"I should've known... He likes Kihyun."

Minhyuk felt like he couldn't breathe. He looked at Hyungwon, with worrying eyes. "No way."

Hyungwon finally lowered his knees. "What?"

"You think I would let anyone take Kihyun from me?" Minhyuk said jokingly.

Hyungwon sighed. "But I saw them. They were talking with big smiled across their faces. They were touching each other like they are dating..."

"It's not true." Minhyuk said, trying to seem calm, even tough he was about to go strangle Hoseok.

"Are you sure?"

"I am. Now... let's get those tears off your face and go back before others start wondering where we are, okay?" Minhyuk smiled and helped Hyungwon up.

Minhyuk gently wiped Hyungwon's face with paper and then corrected his hair.

"Alright... let's go back." Minhyuk said.

Hyungwon nodded and followed him. Soon they were at the table and Hyungwon noticed Hoseok talking to Changkyun. Jooheon, Kihyun and Shownu were gone.

"Where's others?" Minhyuk asked and sat down.

Changkyun raised his head. "Oh, Shownu and Jooheon are outside and Kihyun went somewhere... I don't really know where."

Hyungwon sat down to his place. Hoseok eyed him for a moment. Hyungwon knew he was about to say something.

"Hyungwon?"

"Yeah?"

"Did... did I do something wrong? Are you angry?" Hoseok asked, keeping his voice down.

"N-no... I'm not angry." Hyungwon said. "I... just... wasn't feeling good."

He knew lying wasn't the right option, but he couldn't bring himself to say it. He just couldn't.

"Okay..." Hoseok nodded. "Are you now feeling better?"

"I am." Hyungwon smiled gently.

They felt awkward. Neither knew what to say.

"Hey! Let's play truth or dare!" Minhyuk suddenly screamed, making Hyungwon jump on the bench.

"Um, okay...?" Changkyun said. "Should we wait for others?"