Cloaked Heart | Yeonbin

Chapter Thirty-Four

Taehyun's eyes slowly widened in shock as he froze, the overwhelming feeling of Beomgyu's lips on his caused his heartbeat to pace faster and his nerves start to kick in. He had imagined so many scenarios of them kissing but never had he expected them to actually happen or for Beomgyu to take initiative especially when especially he hadn't clearly explained how he really felt about their relationship or whatever this was. 

It felt like a while until the auburn-haired older finally pulled away, letting out a breath he didn't even know he was holding back. Beomgyu gazed into Taehyun's glistening brown eyes, almost stuck in a trance as neither of them said a word. 

"Why-Why did you kiss me?" Taehyun quietly asked, it was so quiet that Beomgyu wouldn't have been able to hear if he wasn't so close to the younger.

That was a question that caused Beomgyu to stay silent for a while as he thought it over. Why did he kiss Taehyun? Was it out of comfort? Love? He really wasn't sure but at the same time he didn't want to hurt Taehyun's feelings and say it was out of comfort when they both knew it wasn't. Over the past few weeks, Beomgyu couldn't help but slowly start to develop these unexplainable feelings for Taehyun. With all the problems they were facing and with Soobin being in the hospital, he could never find the right time to talk to the younger about his feelings and it had put a strain on their friendship and relationship.

"Look, I don't really know what's going on with me but all I can really say is that I think I like you Taehyun. More than a friend that's for sure and I'm sorry for taking so long to finally say it," Beomgyu truthfully explained, looking away from Taehyun.

Taehyun chewed on his bottom lip whilst playing with his fingers. For a long time, Taehyun had waited to hear this from Beomgyu. Of course he was ecstatic that the way Beomgyu felt was out in the open between them but at the same time he couldn't help but wonder how this would work especially with the situation going on. 

"Hyung," Taehyun softly called out, waiting for Beomgyu to make eye contact with him before slowly reaching over to intertwine their fingers together. "Whatever happens just know that I'm always gonna be here for you no matter how this ends."

Beomgyu wasn't sure what Taehyun meant but nevertheless he smiled at the younger before dropping his head gently onto his shoulder. They stayed in that position for a while in comfortable silence. 

"I'll drive you guys to the hospital," Jaehyuk said, getting up from his chair whilst tugging his coat on. 

Yeonjun stared up at him with confusion. "What about Beomgyu and Taehyun?"

"They'll get to see Soobin tomorrow. It's not that big of a deal now come on let's go," Jaehyuk sighed. It was like he was hiding something and it made Yeonjun worry.

Yeonjun wasn't that type of person to be selfish and take an opportunity away from someone. He cared about each and every member. Sometimes he didn't show it and sometimes he did but everyone knew that Yeonjun expressed his love and care for his members openly and freely which scared their management and the company. It scared a lot of people how open Yeonjun was to the point that their managers would constantly have to talk to Yeonjun about toning down the way he interacted with the members. Of course it hurt, having to hide his true personality but at the same time he didn't want to be a burden. 

Just as Huening Kai was about to stand up, Jaehyuk stopped him. "Not you Huening Kai just Yeonjun."

The pair went quiet as they exchanged looks of worry and unsureness. Their manager was definitely hiding something and it had something to do with Soobin. It wasn't right that the other members couldn't come with him to visit Soobin. It wasn't fair. They were supposed to be a team. A group. 

"Why just me?" Yeonjun asked, not moving from his seat as he narrowed his eyes at the older middle-aged man.

Jaehyuk let out a puff of annoyance as he ran a hand through his black hair before dropping it back onto the chair. He didn't know how to say this Yeonjun. He hated lying to the younger boy but at the same time he had no choice because this was his job. This was what he was paid to do. The fact that he had to use visiting Soobin as an excuse just so Yeonjun could comply was honestly disgusting but Sihyuk had forced him to do whatever it took to bring Yeonjun.

"Yeonjun. Please just do as you're told and get up. Huening Kai will stay back with the other staff, Taehyun and Beomgyu so you don't have to worry. We're gonna be late," Jaehyuk impatiently said raising his voice.

Yeonjun slightly flinched at Jaehyuk yelling at him before immediately getting up from his seat. Huening Kai stayed quiet, his head bowed and tears slipping out of his eyes. He didn't understand what was going on. Did something happen to Soobin? Why couldn't they all visit him? What was happening?

Jaehyuk led the way as he walked out of the meeting room. Yeonjun slightly hesitated as his eyes flickered over to Huening Kai. He wanted to say something but he knew he had to follow after Jaehyuk. He deeply sighed before rushing after their manager knowing that the older man would be angry if Yeonjun wasn't behind him.

Taehyun could hear footsteps approaching as he quickly slid his fingers out of Beomgyu's and scooted away from him causing the older to blink at him with confusion until his eyes landed on Jaehyuk and Yeonjun who turned the corner and were walking straight towards them. Yeonjun's head was slightly bowed whilst he walked behind their manager.

Beomgyu frowned. Wasn't Huening Kai supposed to go with them? Why only Yeonjun?

Jaehyuk stopped in front of Taehyun and Beomgyu who were sitting down with their backs pressed against the wall. He had an annoyed look on his aging face. "Yah, you two shouldn't be sitting here. Go wait in the meeting room with Huening Kai."

Taehyun's nostrils flared as he was about to make a snide comment when Beomgyu placed a hand on his arm, giving him a look of warning. 

The pair noticed how Yeonjun wasn't making eye contact with them and was looking at anything else but them. They could tell he felt guilty for leaving the other members here but he had no choice. 

"Come on," Beomgyu tiredly sighed, hauling himself up before helping Taehyun up. They started to walk towards the meeting room and Yeonjun continued following an impatient Jaehyuk.

Yeonjun slightly turned his head to meet Beomgyu's eyes which were full of anger and sadness before turning back around and walking out of the building.

AN:

Hmmm, where do you think Jaehyuk is really taking Yeonjun? 

I really do feel bad for the other members who were hoping to see Soobin and how he was recovering especially Huening Kai.

Anywayssss hopefully you guys enjoyed the chapter and thank you for reading! Love you guys <3