A Wish Upon a Star | Yeonbin ✓

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Kai had actually already assumed that there would be a surprise of some sorts at Beomgyu's and that was why Soobin had brought him there but still couldn't help but smile brightly as the boys hugged him and wished him. After receiving a hug each from Beomgyu, Taehyun and Yeonjun, Kai looked at Soobin and saw that Soobin too, was holding out his arms for an embrace.

Kai knew that the hug wasn't as special as he perceived it to be but still willingly jumped into Soobin's arms and hugged Soobin. "Happy Birthday, I'm sorry if I bored you out today," Soobin softly whispered as Kai felt a shiver down his spine which he tried his best to ignore. Though wanting to stay in Soobin's arms a little longer, Kai forced himself to let go and did, looking back at Soobin saying, "No, it was wonderful hanging out with you today," with a sweet smile.

After wishing Kai, Soobin went to Yeonjun. "Hey, Yeonjun," Kai watched Soobin as he put his hands on Yeonjun's shoulders who was kneeling near the table as he adjusted candles on Kai's birthday cake. Yeonjun instantly got up, turning around, "Hi!" Yeonjun gave Soobin a tight hug and Kai heard Yeonjun whisper "I missed you" into Soobin's ear as Soobin softly smiled, turning light shades of pink.

Taehyun noticed Kai longingly watch Yeonjun and Soobin and quickly spoke up, "Let's cut the cake, guys."

The boys sang Happy Birthday to Kai and Kai happily blew out the candles, making his wish, "I hope Soobin-hyung gets his happy ending, regardless of whether it is with me or with Yeonjun-hyung."

"What'd you wish for?" Beomgyu asked excitedly.

"It's a secret," Kai mischievously replied. 

"Oh c'mon, you can tell us," Beomgyu pouted.

"Yeah, tell us" Yeonjun joined in.

"Nope nope," Kai playfully teased.

"Oh, the cake's good," Soobin exclaimed, taking a bite of his slice.

"Yeah, it's really good. Eat up, guys," Taehyun added, eating some too.

The boys enjoyed the cake and sat down with their snacks in Beomgyu's living room, to watch a movie.

"Y'all like horror?" Beomgyu nonchalantly asked, scrolling around for a movie to watch.

"Let's watch crime fiction or some kind of realistic thriller," Taehyun suggested.

"How about a nice romcom instead?" Soobin piped up.

"NO !" Beomgyu, Yeonjun and Taehyun shot down.

"Why not?" Soobin pouted.

"See, when we're all watching a movie together, we should definitely go for something chillingly scary," Beomgyu explained, sitting next to Soobin with a hand on his shoulder.

"Why though?" Soobin looked at Beomgyu right beside him.

"Because Beomgyu loves scary stuff but is too big of a scaredy cat to watch it alone," Taehyun interrupted with a laugh, stroking Beomgyu's hair lovingly. Beomgyu stood up to playfully hit Taehyun on his head, "Hey! I'm not a scaredy cat!"

"Anyway, a romcom is definitely a no," Yeonjun said.

"Let's watch some coming-of-age stuff and cry over how we'll never grow up like that," Kai spoke up.

With unimpressed faces, Taehyun and Beomgyu said in unison, "No, Mr. Kai Kamal Huening."

"Okay, maybe some of us need to compromise so that we can settle on one movie," Yeonjun said, opening a bag of chips and plopping himself next to Soobin.

"Yeah, them," Beomgyu pointed to Soobin and Kai.

"Nah dude, y'all," said Kai.

"Our Soobinnie will be a nice kid and compromise, right?" Yeonjun said, looking at Soobin with hopeful eyes as he fed Soobin a potato chip. Soobin just blushed and looked away, eating the chip while feeling happy but flustered.

"Damn, wish we had someone to flirt with Kai and make him shut up too," Beomgyu wishfully sighed. Taehyun lightly pinched Beomgyu. When Beomgyu let out a yelp, Taehyun softly whipered, "you're being insensitive, babe."

"You've really failed me, Choi Beomgyu. How come I don't get a boyfriend as a birthday gift?" Kai said with a smug smile, trying to ignore Taehyun's whisper that he had managed to hear.

"Oh c'mon Kai, you'll find someone soon enough," Yeonjun warmly smiled at Kai.

"Yeah, don't worry about those kinds of things," Taehyun added.

"Anyway, LET'S WATCH ANNABELLE!" Beomgyu excitedly shouted, pulling Taehyun along as he sat down on the carpet and scrolled for the movie.

"It's my birthday, Beomgyu-hyung," Kai sighed.

"It's my house, Huening Kai," Beomgyu sighed, mimicking Kai's tone.

"Oh c'mon, babe," Taehyun said, remembering how upset Kai had been after Taehyun and Beomgyu had sent him on the "date."

"Alright, alright," Beomgyu gave in.

"Thank God we at least have someone to flirt with Beomgyu-hyung and make him shut up," Kai teased.