The Bet (SF9 DaBin) ~ Book 1

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When he was turning around he noticed the younger standing in the middle of the hallway as three guys approached him, smug smirks on their face.
"You shouldn't act like a bitch anymore or else he'll leave you. You're seriously so ungrateful" the tallest of them laughed, getting closer to Chanhee.
"I'm still wondering why he thinks you're so special. He's pretty but plain stupid."
"Yah what are you doing" Youngkyun suddenly exclaimed  as he walked up to them.
"Who are you?"
"That doesn't matter but I don't like how you're talking to my friend."
Without thinking about it he took Chanhee's hand as he dragged him along with him into the direction of their empty classroom.
"Chanhee you're crying?" he asked as he saw a few stray tears, the younger quickly wiping it away.
"No I'm not" he sternly replied, new tears rolling down his rosy cheeks before he just sighed.
"It's so complicated."
"What is?"
"Me. I always do or say things I don't want to but I can't help it. I always said things I didn't want to but it's how I am."
"I don't really get you. What were they talking about?"
"It doesn't really matter. Just forget it ever happened" Chanhee replied as he got up and left into the direction of the bathroom, Youngkyun just watching him leave. He only knew him for a few hours and there wasn't much he could do especially not since he didn't want any help. At least not from him, he thought. He was sitting at his desk for over 10 minutes when he decided to look after Chanhee, hoping he would be okay. The moment he stepped into the boy's toilet he could hear faint sobbing, knowing that it must be the younger.
"If you want to talk I'm here" he said while approaching the last stall.
"How do you know it was me?"
"I just had this feeling. Do you want to talk about it?"
"You wouldn't understand" Chanhee sighed and the older could only snort at that.
"Says who?"
"I just know it. Nobody understands."
"You can try. I won't make fun of you I promise."
It took the younger a few more seconds to open and leave to wash his face, trying to collect himself before talking to the older.
"It's all Seokwoo's fault. He's always so persistent that's the problem."
"Now I'm confused."
"The guy outside, he was one of his best friends before he met us. I don't know why Seokwoo always asked me if I would go out with him like going to see a movie or eating" Chanhee explained, his cheeks slightly blushing as the story continued.
"It's his fault for never giving up and now we're stuck here together. I know that I'm being mean to him sometimes but it's just how I am. I'm trying to protect himself from a stupid mistake."
"So he's your best friend?"
"Boyfriend" Chanhee mumbled with blushed cheeks, his eyes glued to the ground.
"So Seokwoo and you are dating?" Youngkyun asked in disbelief, surprised that Chanhee was talking so openly about it.
"If it makes you uncomfortable just ignore it, can you do that?"
"No I'm just surprised that you're telling me. We've known each other only for a few hours."
"It's nothing to be ashamed of, at least that's what Seokwoo says all the time" the younger mumbled while facing Youngkyun, a somewhat lost expression on his face.
"It definitely isn't. My brother also had a few boyfriends before so don't worry."
"So do you have a girlfriend then?" Chanhee asked and Youngkyun only shook his head.
"No but it would be nice to finally have one."
"There are a lot of nice girls so don't worry. We'll definitely find one for you."
"Thank you. I really appreciate it" Youngkyun chuckled, the ringing of the bell startling him.
"Time to head back to class" Chanhee sighed and left the toilet, Youngkyun following him as almost everyone was staring at them.
"Chanhee can we talk please?" Seokwoo asked as they were passing by, grabbing the younger's arm to make him stop.
"Not right now."
"Can you stop being complicated for once?" Seokwoo exclaimed, clearly frustrated.
"Fine we can talk after school" Chanhee replied and left him and Youngkyun standing in the hallway.
"I'll better go too" Youngkyun mumbled, slightly awkward as he followed his new friend, surprised when he ran into his own brother a few seconds later.
"Hey I saw you with Chanhee today. Are you two friends?" another guy asked, seeming way too curious.
"Uh yes I am."
"I'm confused now that he hasn't introduced you. I'm Lee Sanghyuk" he introduced and the younger froze for a second, remembering what Seokwoo and Juho said during lunch.
"So you're a friend of Chanhee too?"
"Of course I am. We were actually just searching for him to introduce Youngbin. He transferred here today" Sanghyuk rambled, amused by the fact that he didn't know that they were brothers.
"Actually we know each other" Youngbin cut in, Sanghyuk looking at him confused.
"We're brothers. We both transferred here today."
"So he's Youngkyun?" Sanghyuk questioned and they both only nodded.
"It was nice meeting you. We'll definitely see each other again sometime. Excuse me for a moment" Sanghyuk replied with a bright smile on his face as he saw a group of girls passing by.
"You've made new friends already?" Youngbin asked, happy for his younger brother as he nodded.
"Seems like we've both made the same friends at least they all know each other."
"You know it doesn't have to be a bad thing. We'll meet at 10 in front of my car, alright?"
"Of course. See you later hyung" Youngkyun waved goodbye while walking to his classroom, feeling even more relieved now that they both made new friends so fast already.

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I'm soft for RoChan (but even softer for DaBin) so bear with me please.