SPIDERMAN (jeonglix)

CHAPTER08

As mentioned many, many, times before- the universe has some sort of person vendetta against innocent Yang Jeongin; and has made it it's goal to make everything complicated.

Thus, leads us to this particular situation.

"Jeongin!" A deep voice said a few feet infront of him, and sitting outside in the cafe basking in the midday sun- was none other than spiderman.

What.

"Uh- hey- spiderman?" Jeongin questioned, aware of all the confused glances people on the pavement were shooting the two of them. "What are...what are you doing here?"

Spiderman got up quickly, moving to the other side of the table to pull out a chair for Jeongin, waiting expectantly. Jeongin felt his heart flutter at the gesture as he sat down and let the seat be pushed in, but was more concerned why Felix was dressed as spiderman on their first date.

"I was supposed to be on a date with...Felix." Jeongin supplied, watching spiderman nearly trip on their way to sit down again.

He cleared his throat, trying to make his already deep voice deeper, "Yeah- uh, you know Felix? He's my friend! And he got...sick! Yeah he's got the...flu! So I decided to step in."

Jeongin blinked, confused,

"You stepped in, for my date?" He asked again, more amused on anything.

Especially since he knew that under the mask, was Felix with the supposed 'flu'.

Something wasn't right.

"Are you sure he's sick?" Jeongin questioned, watching how spiderman fiddled with the sugar dispenser on the table. "Or is it something else?"

Spiderman froze, slowly putting down the object and instead playing with his hands. This was a strange sight in all honesty, sitting infront of a nervous and embarrassed spiderman- when the whole city knew him as the hyperactive vigilante.

"W-why would you think that?" He asked, laughing slightly, although it was clear to anyone how is was laced in worry.

"Well, I don't know Felix well, but I know he rarely gets ill. And that he was alright for this mornings practise." Jeongin said with a small smile, trying not to make it too obvious that he was enjoying this more sensitive and emotive Spiderman, as opposed to the carefree and shameless one.

Or, atleast that's the wall he puts up.

But his smile softened when Spiderman (or Felix) looked up at him, their expression unknown.

"But I also know how brave he is." Jeongin said slowly, trying to get his message across, "He's such a kind person, and I'm really nervous too. So if he's a little hesitant about our date, then I don't mind, because I still like him. A lot."

The air around them began to quieten as Jeongin spoke, and spiderman just continued to watch him. Because of the mask, the boy couldn't tell how Felix was feeling, but hoped that his words would help.

However, a few seconds later, Jeongin finally realised what he had just said. Quickly, blood rushed to the tips of his ears as he looked away from the speculative superheroes gaze, opting to clear his throat.

"I-I'm going to get a drink...do you want anything?" He paused, "Or if Felix shows up, does he want anything?"

Spiderman looked down to his feet, "Ice coffee, please." He said in a quieter, and more Felix voice.

Jeongin smiled bashfully, cheeks still burning, as he stood up to go order their drinks. As he walked towards the entrance, he stopped briefly, catching the briefest glance of Spiderman holding his head in his hands, muttering something under his breath.

"What can I get you?" The barista said at the cash register, smiling knowingly at his lovestruck daze when he finally got to counter.

"An Ice coffee and Orea frappuccino please." He stated softly, still in a bit of a daze when he pulled out his card, passing it over absentmindedly.

This would probably be a good time to mention to Felix that he knew his real identity, Jeongin thought. Afterall, he had quite literally almost revealed it through his...embarrassing confession.

Although looking back, Jeongin was starting to wonder if Spiderman wasn't just a secret identity. But more if an, alter ego?

Since the Felix he had a crush on was a shy, overly compassionate and kind hearted boy- while the spiderman he began to befriend was an outgoing, hyperactive selfless superhero. Especially since Felix felt compelled to come as Spiderman today since he was scared, which would let him be confident.

He's so vulnerable, behind the mask.

Who was Jeongin to strip him of that protection?

"Can I get names?" The cashier suddenly asked, pulling him out of his thoughts.

Risking it, Jeongin looked behind him towards the window-

Only to see Felix, without the suit, sitting their with a wide smile on his constellated face, eyes becoming small cresent moons as waved shyly from the outside table.

Jeongin's stomach suddenly burst into a million butterflies, warmth spreading across his chest at the other boys presence. That's when he realised that he didn't mind holding onto the secret a little longer, if it let Felix smile with such happiness.

Turning back to the cashier, he stated with a smile, "Jeongin and Felix please."

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hi yes i love my
sons *squints to read
smudged writing on
my arm*

FedEx and Jonathan

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― SAKI
15/08/19