Dare (A Kaisoo Fanfic)

Eight

Kai

A big weight was lifted off my shoulders after we confessed our feelings. Granted, that was as far as that particular conversation got, but still we were making progress. The time between the party and that afternoon in my kitchen felt short, so we decided taking things slow would be better. Well, as slowly as we could. 

Things still felt the same between us, though, which was relieving because I knew how weird it could get after that kind of confession and I was really hoping that would't happen with him. We carried on as usual, but it seemed like every interaction we had was a little more flirtatious and our little touches felt deliberate. 

Of course, the threat of my parents made me scared to start anything with him at all. We'd have to sneak around and I could probably never tell them, not before I was moved out and independent enough to survive on my own--and even that was wishful thinking. I didn't want to hide him like some dirty secret because that's not how I saw him or the relationship I hoped to have with him. 

But at the same time, I just knew I couldn't sit around and let the chance to follow my heart slip away. I would definitely regret it later. 

Since we were in different classes, the only times during the school day when we could meet were lunch and free period. We decided to eat together outside one day since the weather was nice enough. 

"I never asked you," Kyungsoo started as he took a sip of his drink, "why did you start talking to me after the party? I mean, you never talked to me before then, so why start after?"

I finished chewing and swallowing my food before answering. "Would it be too cliche to say it was because you're a good kisser?" I replied, instantly making him blush and look away. I could only laugh. "No, I mean, it was partially that. I don't know really. I just...you intrigued me."

"I intrigued you?" He was still blushing a little as he chuckled. "What does that mean?"

"I don't know. It means I wanted to get to know you better. It means I hadn't really noticed you like that before, but once I did, I couldn't stop noticing you." He was smiling still, though he looked confused and slightly like he didn't believe me. "Listen, it's hard to describe with words. It makes sense in my head."

"No, it makes sense," he said, letting out a couple of extra laughs and he glanced down at his feet. "I just...no one has ever thought of me like that, let alone said it out loud. It's weird to hear, I guess."

"I'm sure someone has. They just never said anything," I said before taking another bite of food. "I see the way Chanyeol looks at you. I probably would have confessed sooner, but that plus the fact that you guys seem so close made me reevaluate."

"Chanyeol?" Kyungsoo furrowed his eyebrows for a moment and shook his head. "We're close, but not like that. I think I may have had a crush on him when we were younger, but I moved on from that. We're best friends now, nothing more nothing less."

"Does he know that?" I asked, making him look at me again. "I just ask because I don't want to have beef with him because he likes you and you don't realize it. He seems nice and I don't want to come between your friendship."

"You won't," he said with another shake of his head. "Besides, you can't be worried about jealousy when you haven't even asked me out on a date yet. Usually, the jealousy comes after the first date." 

I laughed and set my sandwich down, wiping hands together to get the crumbs off. "Well, in that case," I said as I turned to look at him, "what do you say we go to the movies this weekend?"

"I say...okay," he replied, flashing a small but bright smile at me. 

Kyungsoo