Overboard (iKON JunHwan Angst)

Chapter 18: What We've Become

Chapter 18: What We've Become

Junhoe didn't expect that the launch of their new amenity will spike up their reservations and bookings as early as 3 weeks after the announcement. Though feeling undeserving, he took pride for the early success of this project. This was still under probation but seeing the improvement gave Junhoe hope that this will extend to some more months until it will be permanently implemented.

Jinhwan had already been booked almost every day following the demands of the new guests wanting to try their extra service. Mostly, he would teach teenagers and late 30s – 40s women. The first 2 weeks was a little hectic for him because of the number of guests attending his swimming session. He felt so happy being able to do this again, thanks to Junhoe, and to go back to the water. He then promised himself to do his very best not only for him but also to Junhoe who made this possible for him.

Junhoe was waiting for the clock to strike 12 and when it did, he immediately walked away from his desk. He hurriedly aimed for the elevator and pressed 7th floor where the pool area was. It was Jinhwan's 2-hour break and Junhoe hummed while counting the numbers on the lift as it descended. Excitement was evident on his face. Everyday becomes a happy day for him ever since Jinhwan started working at the hotel. He got to see him every single day, had lunch and dinner with Jinhwan, and even took his special someone home sometimes. This kind of feeling for him was like when he was so in love with Bobby. He always looks forward to when he is going to see his best friend. But this time, it was more than just excitement and happiness. Seeing Jinhwan's smile slowly reaching his eyes again brings warmth in Junhoe's heart, knowing that he could finally see the older being genuinely happy doing what he loves again.

A clinging sound ignited Junhoe even more as he casually tucked both of his hands in his pocket to control his enthusiasm before walking out from the lift. His eyes instantly roamed the huge area and he could tell that Jinhwan just got out of the pool considering how the water still waved vigorously.

A smile escaped from his lips and he slowly made his way to the locker room where the shower room was. Jinhwan was probably preparing for his break too and even without notice, Junhoe knew he was expected by the older.

"Hyung?" He faintly called out – his voice almost hoarse.

He was answered with silence. His brows met halfway when no one responded. He looked around for a second and found no single soul around, so he just shrugged and continued to walk carefully inside the locker room. Junhoe heard the distant splashing sound of the water coming from the shower as a sign that Jinhwan is in there, so Junhoe comfortably sat on one of the mini benches in the middle of the lockers. He did not called out once again trying not to disturb Jinhwan from his bath.

Junhoe was humming random notes when the water stopped from pouring. He straightened his back and patted his thighs while waiting to welcome Jinhwan. A wide smile already plastered on his face when the familiar figure showed in front of him.

"Hyu---ng..." His voice echoed inside the shower room, but the word almost couldn't make it out from his mouth when he saw Jinhwan half-naked.

Junhoe's chest rallied seeing the image of Jinhwan who just freshly came out from the shower, hair still soaked, water still dripping down his porcelain skin, and only a small piece of white cloth covering his manhood. The younger felt the blood rushed on his face, he could tell he's already blushing. But as much as he wanted to turn away feeling embarrass that Jinhwan might see how red his face was, he couldn't resist the beautiful view in front of him. Jinhwan is just a work of art. He thought. He wished time stopped at that moment, too.

"Oh, Junhoe-ya. I didn't hear you coming in." Jinhwan casually greeted him that interrupted his daydreaming.

The older sweetly beamed at him and walked passed by Junhoe sending some chilly air to the younger as he grabbed another towel and started to wipe his wet hair dry.