Ateez Oneshots

Seongjoong Pt. 3 (A, F)

(A few months later)

Seonghwa and Hongjoong's new relationship was going perfectly. The other six were absolutely thrilled that they had helped get their hyungs and "parents" together. And Seonghwa and Hongjoong were quite grateful, also. After all, if it hadn't been for Yeosang and the others' plan, they might not have ever started dating.

Seonghwa and Hongjoong had already been on their first date, and a few others, too. Unfortunately, they had had to disguise themselves as they didn't want anyone to recognize them. Especially since most Koreans are not at all tolerant of same-sex couples, Seonghwa and Hongjoong had to be extremely careful not to be noticed or discovered. If they had been spotted, their careers potentially could've been ruined. The couple had also seriously warned the other members not to say a word, who then swore that their lips would be sealed. So far, nothing had slipped out.

But Seonghwa was getting tired of all this sneaking around and keeping secrets. He just wanted to take his boyfriend out on a date without fear. As he sat, pondering all this, Hongjoong skipped into their shared bedroom and flopped on the bed.

"Hi Hwa," he said, kissing his boyfriend on the cheek.

Seonghwa looked up. "Oh, hey babe," he said with a hint of sadness in his voice.

"What's wrong, Seonghwa?" Hongjoong asked, concerned.

"Nothing," Seonghwa replied as he heaved a dejected sigh.

"Seongie, I know you well enough that I can always tell when something's the matter. So, what is it?" Hongjoong scooted over to his boyfriend and wrapped his arms around him adorably.

Seonghwa leaned his head on Hongjoong's shoulder and replied, "Well, it's nothing really-"

"Just tell me, Hwa!" Hongjoong exclaimed, making a cute, pouty face.

"Oh Joongie, if you keep doing aegyo, I won't be able to restrain myself..." Seonghwa trailed off as he chuckled darkly with a smirk on his face. "Besides, now is not the time for that-"

"Well, what if I want it to be?" Hongjoong said, at first with confidence, but then his cheeks turned beet-red.

Seonghwa gave him a look in return that said, "Really? Now? Ok, you asked for it."

"Wait, wait!" Hongjoong exclaimed, holding out his hands in Seonghwa could do anything. "I was just kidding, kind of... but anyway, what was bothering you? You can tell me anything, you know, Seongie. After all, I am your boyfriend."

"That's just it, that's the problem!" Seonghwa burst out, making Hongjoong flinch a bit.

"Why is that a problem?" Hongjoong asked, his face falling. "Wait, am I the problem?"

"No, you're not the issue, Hongjoong. Unfortunately, us being boyfriends is."

"Oh," Hongjoong sighed, trying not to cry. "So, I assume that means we're breaking up, then?"

"What?! No, of course not, Joongie! I would and will never break up with you; I love you way too much to do that."

Hongjoong sighed in relief, but then asked, "Ok, so why is you and me dating a problem?"

Seonghwa pondered how to answer, then replied, "Well, you know how we have to disguise ourselves when we go out on a date?"

"Yeah, I know. I really hate having to do that."