First, Us. - ATEEZ Seonghwa Fanfiction

12.

"Toby?" Seonghwa's hands slide down my arms, squeezing my wrists gently to grab my attention. "You have said anything in like, a whole minute?"

I truly was at a loss for words. How was I supposed to pack up everything for two whole weeks, miss all that work, and be with someone I met three days ago? And answer his question right now? No way. But I had to say something, anything.

"I hear there's an ice cream machine downstairs. Wanna go see if it's true? I could use chocolate ice cream right now, what about you?" I start walking away from him quickly, heading towards the stairs.

"No, wait." Seonghwa takes a few large steps to reach me, pulling me by my arm to stop me. I stumble a little bit but he catches me and holds me until I'm able to stand still. "If you need time to think, that's okay. I just came up with the idea." He leans down and kisses my cheek, the gesture instantly calming me. "Okay?"

"Okay." I nod, biting my bottom lip as a technique to further slow my heart beat down a little.

"Come with me to hang with the guys. They really enjoy talking with you." Seonghwa intertwines our fingers and begins to pull me towards the elevator.

"Wait, I left my phone and shoes in my room." I point to my hotel room as we pass it.

"Okay, hurry."

He releases my hand as I step up to the door, knocking on it when I remember that I left my key inside.

"What's the passcode?" Kay says in a stern voice.

"It's Toby." I respond.

"Wrong!" She yells and I hear Julie push her from the other side.

"Come in, Tobs." Julie opens the door and steps to the side.

"Thank you." I smile and walk over to my bedside table, where my phone and purse was. I slip on my sandals and walk back out to Seonghwa who patiently waited outside. He looks so cute right now that I can't help but smile. "Let's go."

"Um, Kay and Julie," Seonghwa stepped up to my door and looked at both of my friends who both were in their pajamas. "You are both invited to the concert tonight. Come to room C11 whenever you're ready."

They both looked confused but they nodded and both grabbed another piece of pizza. Seonghwa nodded back and stepped out, shutting the door behind him.

"You didn't have to do that, you know." I nudge him as he locks our fingers together. We walk down the hallway again while we both giggle.

"Well, I figured they make you happy, and I want you to always be surrounded by what makes you happy." He presses the button to his floor in the elevator, wrapping his arm around my shoulders as the doors close. "And between you and me, I think Mingi has a crush on Julie. I'm just trying to help my friend out!"

I roll my eyes and laugh at his confession. "You're a good friend for doing that for him. But if any of them start to like Kay, warn them that she won't commit to anything other than a one night stand, if they're lucky." I turn my body to look up at Seonghwa, placing my hand on his chest. "But you didn't hear that from me."

"Of course not." He smiles and leans down, placing a gentle kiss to my forehead. That gesture is so simple yet so romantic to me.

The doors open and we don't walk far before we reach the room across from Seonghwa's.

"Whose room is this?" I ask before he pulls out a hotel key.

"The one we share to get ready in." Seonghwa responds like it's no big deal. I'm taken aback for a moment before I follow him inside. It's really loud in the room, and I see mirrors lined up against the wall and racks of clothes hanging up with tags of each of the boys' names on it. "We also just hang out in here when we're not too busy." My eyes travel around the room where I see Jongho and Wooyoung both opening bottles of water and talking to each other; and Hongjoong and Yunho laughing about something in the corner while Yeosang gets his hair done by an older woman who looks like she travels with them everywhere right next to them. San and Mingi approach us as the door shuts behind me.