Flourishing |Lumark|

02

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Mark didn't even try to ask Jungwoo what the problem was, because he had never seen Jungwoo so infuriated. In fact,  Jungwoo walked him to his class just in case.

The three turned around to leave just as the bell rang. Mark let out a sigh of annoyance. He hadn't even gotten to tell Daehwi he was okay.

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Mark tried to ignore the worried glances Daehwi was giving him as he worked on his painting for art class. He gave up when the worried glances became sad.

"I'm okay, someone helped me out," Mark said absent-mindedly as he reached over for more paint. He tried to ignore the pang of guilt he felt when he heard the tiny sigh of relief Daehwi let out. The two put their focus back on their artwork but Mark knew as soon as school was over they were going to talk about it.

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Mark and Daehwi were nearly halfway into the walk to Mark's house when the silence was broken.

"So, what happened during Lunch?" Dawhwi asked quietly.

Mark let out a long sigh.

"Well I fled to the garden and sat in a pagoda, y'know the one that has all the bougainvilleas on it, and I just couldn't help but cry," Mark answered truthfully, "But then there was this guy that was literally a giant that tried to comfort me and it worked! He even gave me some goodass  cookies! Not to mention he was really hot."

Daehwi give Mark a smirk, which he chose to ignore.

"He had the gentlest, sweetest smile ever and asked if I wanted to elaborate why I was crying and I just did! I dunno it just felt......... right! He even gave me his number!" Mark squeaked out.

Daehwi let out a whistle.

"Damn Mark looks like you got yourself a catch!" Daehwi snorted. Mark rolled his eyes playfully as he continued.

"Buuuuut I'm proud of you. As much as I don't like to admit, even as someone you consider a best friend you don't really open up when somethings bugging you, so I'm really glad you did." Daehwi admitted throwing his arm across Mark's shoulder.

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"Appa I'm home! Daehwi's with me!" Mark shouted as he and Daehwi shook off their shoes and entered the living room. Johnny was on the couch typing on his laptop.

"Afternoon you two. Daehwi are you staying for dinner?" Johnny asked, looking up from his work.

Mark could literally feel the excitement radiatiating off of Daehwi.

"Of course Mr. Seo-Lee (Everyone in the family has Lee as their last name, except fo Johhny who is Johnny Seo-Lee.)! You're food is always so good." Daehwi was nearly drooling.

"Glad to here then, " Johhny said with a light chuckle," You boys have fun now."

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"Ok so what was the deal with Jungwoo and Lucas?" Daehwi asked after Mark had concluded what had happened.

Mark shrugged from his spot on his bed. He hadn't really thought about it too much.

"I mean, there has to be a reason why he acted like that." Daehwi wondered as he took a spot right next to Mark.

Mark was about to answer when he felt a buzz coming from his pocket. He fished out his phone as Daehwi lied down next to him and opened up his laptop.

He was surprised to see a text from Lucas. Daehwi leaned over to see who it was and let out a smirk.

"So you're new boy toy is already texting you, huh?" Daehwi joked.

Mark resisted the urge to shove him off the bed and opened the message.

Xuxi<3
Yo, Mark sorry about today.

Nah, it's okay
I dunno what Jungwoo's problem was

Oh you don't?

Yeah, is there smth you're not telling me?

Kind of but that's not really important.

LOL if you say so.
Also I want to say thank you.
You really helped me out today and I don't think I can thank you enough.

Mark, don't worry it's okay.
I mean I got a cute boy's number in the process 😉
OMG PRETEND I DIDN'T SEND THAT JSHJSJSJSH

LMAO SURE

"Ooo, he's flirting!" Daehwi exclaimed as he read over Mark's. Mark didn't really have the heart to scoff. Because something inside him really wanted to believe it. Another buzz from his phone shook him out of his thoughts as he opened the newly sent message.

Danny💕

Hey Mark where were you during Lunch?

Oh I was feeling dizzy and I just stayed in the gardens.

Oh.
If you say so.

Mark bit his lip in apprehension. Why did he lie to Daniel? He had NEVER lied to Daniel. He turned his phone off and turned to Daehwi. The younger boy said nothing but he knew there was an unspoken agreement to not talk about it.

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Lmao yeah it's short sue me. I didn't want to drastically change the story setting (because it would've if I continued (well from what I think)) so I stopped here. So yeah this all you're gonna get for this chapter.