𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐎 ; 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐘 • 𝐍𝐂𝐓

Ch2 • Come out, Coward

Operation: Donghyuck, Mission: Goodbye Closet

"Wait what?"

"Haha what?"

The two stared at each other for a solid minute, both too shocked to even speak. Valerie blinked with a mouth still agape. What a way to come out, huh?

"Y-you're gay? And I'm only finding out now? How? When? What?" She asked starting to feel dizzy out of shock and confusion. She always had this thought that maybe he really was, judging by how he acts, but confirming it first hand was a bit too overwhelming. And finding out all of a sudden at the most unexpected time and the most unexpected situation, wasn't helping either.

While Haechan on the other hand was practically panicking on the inside. No words would come out of his mouth.

'Shit, I messed up. I really did. Omg she's gonna hate me. Do I tell her the truth or what? Maybe I should? But she won't believe me. She's too stubborn to let it slide. Oh god, what did I get myself into? What the hell am I going to do? It's not that deep right? It's partly true anyways. Haha help me'

Donghyuck gulped, looking anywhere else. "Well, I didn't really know how to. And I was scared of what you'll think of me when I come out" he said nervously, rubbing the back of his neck. The black haired girl merely looked at him with bored eyes, as if he said the dumbest thing she ever heard.

"Are you bullshitting me or something? You've been my best friend since we were practically in diapers, how can I just unfriend you because of something as shallow as that? I'm not even a homophobe. Hell, I'm not even straight myself. What the hell, Hyuck? Don't you trust me? We promised to tell each other everything and you couldn't even-" She was cut off by a bigger body crushing her into a big warm hug, right before she explodes.

"I know, I Know. And I'm sorry, really damn sorry for not telling you. And I'm sorry for breaking the Diva rule no. 2. But I didn't mean it, I swear. I was going to sooner or later, I just didn't know how or when" he said through the hug, as he caresses her arms in comfort. Valerie melted at that. She liked receiving hugs, everyone close to her knew this. And it always somehow calmed her down, especially when Haechan did it.

"I almost bursted again, didn't I? Gosh I'm sorry, Hyuck. I didn't mean to overreact like that. It's just that you're my best friend and I wanted to be the first one to support you. And-and" she said tightening the hug on her best friend. A hushing sound stopped her from speaking, and she did.

"It's fine Star, I totally get what you mean. Don't get too worked up about it" he reassured softly referring to the nickname he gave her ever since they were kids, knowing the condition the other had.

They eventually laid down on the bed, and the hug turned into a peaceful cuddling fest. They stayed like that for awhile. Until Valerie broke the silence.

"Hey, Hyuck?" She said back to her cheery self.

"Hmm?" He responded, eyes still closed. Looking absolutely fabulous without even trying.

"How and when did you find out? That you were, y'know, gay?" She asked hand picking her words, trying her best not to come out as offensive.

Donghyuck thought for a moment, recollecting his memories. But as soon as he did, a faint blush crept on his cheek as his lips tugged upwards into a smile. Valerie didn't miss the chance to notice this, and not even a millisecond later, a devious smirk formed onto her features.

"Oh~nevermind. I think I know already. My little Sunshine Haechannie is growing up now, huh?" She said propping her head on to her hand with a raised elbow. The dark haired boy's eyes shot open at this, as he directed his gaze towards the grinning girl right in front of his face.