In Between Time | Seongjoong

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"Meet back here 30 minutes before the park closes anyone coming later than this will be punished except those of you who are with your own guardians if they choose to stay later." Mr. Lee explained before letting the kids go.

"What do you guys want to do first?" Seonghwa asked the group.

"Let's go try the Spinning Dragon since its the closest and has less people." Yeosang grasped Seonghwa's hand to lead him away. The ride was fit for four people but 2 had to remain on either side to distribute weight properly.

"Let's beat them to the line first Hongjoong." San beamed grabbing the other and pulling him ahead of the two.

A group of 8 were in front which wasn't that big of deal. But it became a problem when a few weren't even apart of the same group. The boys waited patiently in the line listening to the music the guy operating had to offer.

"Like this?" San did some choreography from an old dance they had learned.

"Remember it goes like this," Seonghwa demonstrated reminding San of the steps.

"I remember when we tried to learn that dance and your bracelet flew off and got caught in Ji Hyun's hair." San doubled over laughing as he recalled the memory.

"Ugh don't remind me I got an earful for that entire week and then some. I apologized but she's so damn-"

"I'm so damn what Seonghwa?"

"Speak of the devil," Yeosang snickered.

"Ou you're in for it," San whispered with a smirk.

"You're so damn defensive, it was an accident and I apologized and you never even accepted it. Now you act like im such a pain to be around so that makes partner work harder to do in our normal classes. If you're going to be mad don't bring your feelings into a professional setting." Seonghwa's face was turning red.

"You four together?" The operator asks in the most boring and monotone voice ever.

"Yes we are, c'mon Seonghwa you've said enough." Yeosang moved past the confused Hongjoong.

"I thought you said Seonghwa liked you Ji Hyun?" One of the girls asked making Ji Hyun's face turn bright red.

"Let's go!" She ordered.

"She's one of those people," Hongjoong thought to himself witnessing the small outburst.

"Sir you're next, if you have any small objects make sure they are in your pocket at all times."

"Hongjoong," San patted the open seat next to him. Hongjoong sat down and glanced over to the two sitting across from him and Yeosang was giving a triumphant look. Seonghwa, on the other hand, looked as if he were pleading for some kind of forgiveness from the male adjacent of him.

After the seats were checked the ride started. It was a simple ride but that didn't mean it wasn't fun. For Hongjoong's first time being at the park he was really excited to see everything that place had to offer.

"That made me so dizzy," Seonghwa complained.

"The park is starting to fill up with more people," Yeosang noted.

"Seonghwa, do you have the device?" San wiggled his eyebrows and this meant he was up to no good.

"No I don't have it. Hongjoong had them remember?" Seonghwa reminded.

"Then do you have them right now?" San appeared at Hongjoong's side in almost a cartoon-ish manner.

"Uh y-yeah..." Hongjoong trailed.

"Can I see Seonghwa's?" Hongjoong handed Seonghwa's device over a little curious of what San was planning.

"Where would you like to go Your Highness," San bowed to Hongjoong after receiving the device.

"I've never been here before...I don't know," Hongjoong admitted.

"He's never been!" Gasped San as if it were the most absurd thing he's ever heard.

"How about the Zulu?" Seonghwa suggested.

"That's a good one, then shall we go?" San wiggled the device. The other's hesitated.

"Don't wiggle it around in the open like that!" Seonghwa put his hand over the device bringing it down between the two of them.

"Are the two of you going to join?" San looked over to Hongjoong and Yeosang.

"You bet," Yeosang smiled placing his hand over Seonghwa's.

"I guess." Hongjoong shrugged touching the bottom of the device. San pressed it and everyone around them stopped even the rides.

"Last one there is buying dinner!" San yelled as he weaved his way through the people and towards the ride.

"That's not fair to Hongjoong he's never been!" Seonghwa shouted after him.

"I'm fine with paying for dinner if I lose." Hongjoong began running after the three. In the end they reached the ride and Hongjoong was of course last.

"We won't make you pay for dinner Hongjoong," Seonghwa appeared at his side.

"Can we at least make him buy dessert?" San pouted and Hongjoong couldn't help but snort.

"I saw a Churro stall near here is that okay with you guys?" Hongjoong suggested.

"Fine, now unfreeze everyone San," he did as he was told and everything resumed back to normal.

"Next!" The man operating called.

"We have two more seats open so if you want separate ones you'll have to wait for four seats." The man informed.

"The two seats are fine, we'll share." Seonghwa told the man.

"Follow me," the man led them around to one of the open seats. The ride looked weird, Seonghwa had said they could share but it looked as if it were made for one person.

"Since you're taller you'll need to get in first and then your friend here can get in." He explained.

Seonghwa got in first before holding his arms out for Hongjoong. The other was a little hesitant but sat in between Seonghwa's legs anyways. Once the two were settled the operator closed the door locking it in place before making sure it was secured properly.

"Please try not to use the restraints as support systems when the ride shifts." He patted the top before walking off to help San and Yeosang.

Seonghwa wrapped his arms around Hongjoong subconsciously and rested his head against the others.

"You smell good," Seonghwa spoke out of nowhere and Hongjoong was glad his back was facing the other.

"That sounded really creepy." Seonghwa chuckled.

"Thanks?" Hongjoong couldn't help but laugh as well.

"Alriiiigghhhttt! Let's get this party started," the operator shouted into the microphone as the ride started.

"You spin my head right round, right round!" He sung into the mic obnoxiously as the ride started to pick up speed.

"If he isn't at my funeral to perform I won't die," Hongjoong joked making the male behind him laugh too.

"One reason I love this ride, that guy is always so hyped and energetic."

"The other reason is I have an excuse to be closer to you other than when we sleep." Seonghwa smiled down at the male and held him a little tighter as the ride began to shift.

"My butt isn't even touching the seat." Hongjoong closed his eyes tight as he held onto Seonghwa's arms as if his life depended on it.

Seonghwa thought it was cute. He slide forward so that Hongjoong's feet could brace themselves on the foot platform of the ride.

"If you fall you'll still be inside the ride, so relax." Seonghwa rested his head on Hongjoong's shoulder. Hongjoong nervously chuckled wanting to knock the weird feeling out of his stomach. He wasn't sure if it was because of the ride or Seonghwa holding onto him like this.