In Between Time | Seongjoong

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"That was so fun, you should've saw Yeosang's face!" San mocked the other.

"Whatever, keep it up and i'm not buying you a new plushie." Yeosang glared making San cower.

"Sorry they're always like this," Seonghwa chuckled.

"Your friends are fun considering I've never really had any that I've hung out with like this." Hongjoong absentmindedly shrugged as he watched the two playfully bicker.

"So I'm your first friend?" Seonghwa shyly asked.

"Yeah my first real friend," Hongjoong smiled up at the other.

"When we get back to the hotel you guys should come to our room, I'll buy snacks and stuff." Seonghwa announced.

"Oh? What's the special occasion?" San questioned.

"To make today a memorable day of our friendship is all." He looked over to Hongjoong and the other swore his heart actually stopped for a second.

"Then it's settled after this we're going to Hwa's room."

"Guys lets go on that one!" San started running towards the giant rollercoaster.

It seemed that they had been on almost every ride the park had and their feet were growing tired.

"Where's the gift shop?" Hongjoong tugged on Seonghwa's shirt. As much fun as he as having he still hadn't forgot about his objective.

"I'll take you there, we still have an hour and a half so we'll get food there too," Seonghwa checked his watch trying to avoid the way Hongjoong looked tugging on his shirt like that.

"Hey, let's head to Market Square before we go." Seonghwa called out to San and Yeosang.

"What about the Churros?" Yeosang reminded.

"The stall is right up here and it's on the way," he informed.

"Four Churros please," Seonghwa reached for his wallet.

"Seonghwa I can pay for it," Hongjoong was reaching for his as well.

"Too late," Seonghwa smiled as he handed the man the money and passed out the churros.

"You can pay me back some other time." Seonghwa winked then took a bite of his churro.

"Um okay?" Hongjoong followed after the others as they made their way to the gift shop.

"Yeosang~" San cooed.

"I want this one," San beams as he holds up the Shiba Inu plush in front of Yeosang.

"I will never play another game with you again," Yeosang took San up to the register to pay. He had lost a game or two to San and as "punishment" he had to buy San a new plushie for his collection.

Hongjoong wandered around the store looking for items that could be of help. Multiple small trinkets that he could easily take apart and a random kid circuit board kit. Seonghwa watched in curiosity as he followed the other around.

"I think I got everything I want, are you going to buy anything?" Hongjoong asked as he headed up to the register.

"Maybe before we officially leave." Seonghwa shrugged. They all paid for their things and went to find something to eat.

"Let's room together next year Hwa," Yeosang grabbed his hand.

"What's good to eat here San?" Hongjoong wanted to ignore the scene before him.

"There's a skewer place here that's super good lets try it." San started towards the place and the rest followed all except Seonghwa.

"I think I left my wallet in the shop or something I'm going to check."

"Okay we'll go ahead and find a spot." Yeosang continued on with the rest.

"I'll be quick." Seonghwa continued back to the shop.

Seonghwa searched the rack of jewelry that had multiple braided bracelets and necklaces. The typical magnetic friendship heart necklaces and other various charms but Seonghwa was looking for something that caught his eye earlier.

It was a red bracelet that matched the vibrant hue of Hongjoong's red hair and on it was a small silver charm of the Earth. It was a play on the meaning of the other's name.

"Is this all sir?" The women asks.

"Yeah, thanks." He paid and swiftly made his way over to the rest of the group.

"Did you find it?" Hongjoong questions.

"Yeah I found it," he smiled as he squeezed into the booth next to Yeosang.

"My parents texted me earlier and I was wondering if you wanted to meet them?" Yeosang turns his attention to Seonghwa completely disregarding the others at the table.

"Um sure? When?"

"When we get back, they'll have to leave again pretty soon and I want you to meet them before they do." He explains.

"No problem."

"Hongjoong, did you dye your hair yourself?" San suddenly asks.

"I did the front but my mom helped me with the back part." He informed.

"Do you think that you could help me bleach my hair?"

"Yeah sure, I'll let you know the next time I'm off work."

"Great, give me your number." Hongjoong put his number into San's phone.

"Guys we don't have much time left we should probably start heading back." Hongjoong reminded everyone.

The boys talked amongst themselves as they walked back and waited for other members to arrive. Soon they were dismissed to their rooms by their supervisors after being notified about their schedule tomorrow.

"Dude your guys' room is wayy better than ours." San jumped onto Hongjoong's bed and rolled around.

"How?" Hongjoong wondered.

"The furniture and set up is really cool." Yeosang looked around until he stopped at the desk with Hongjoong's bag and notebooks on it. His hand ghosted over the notebook before he drew it away.

"I'm going to shower real quick." Hongjoong grabbed his pajamas.

"Seonghwa let's play a game!" San gave a mischievous grin and Seonghwa wasn't sure if he liked where it was going but agreed anyway.

Yeosang noticed the worn out notebook peeking from Hongjoong's bag. Something was telling him to take a quick peek to ease his curiosity of the old thing. He opened the bag more then opened the book still leaving it inside. It contained drawings of devices both Hongjoong and Seonghwa had as well as some hard to read instructions.

Time Machine

Yeosang read the faded yet still somehow readable words. He continued to squint and draw closer to the notebook in order to read it. The details were shocking and they seemed to be the answers to his needs. The topic seemed to be far-fetched but judging from what he's already seen he just knew it could work as much as Hongjoong believed it could.

"I have to get that device..." Yeosang thought to himself. He closed the notebook and slid it back into place as though no one had touched it before joining Seonghwa on the bed.