To See You Again [UWMA AU]

Chapter 16

« Dean. »

The deep voice that called him sent shivers down his spin, making the dark haired man's lips open slightly. He unconsciously licked his thick lower lips while turning his body toward the owner of the voice.

Wim, Lucy and him were ready to leave the small conference hall where their Korean lesson took place, when Liam had called for him. It was the first day of the week after they had made their deal. Dean had expected a call from the older man all weekend long but had waited in vain as the other one didn't contact him at all.

« Yes, teach' ? » inquired rather curtly the student, making his counterpart squint his eyes.

« Anything the matter ? »

Liam was waiting for an answer and Dean realized that he had no way to explain his attitude without sounding like a whining kid. Scratching his neck embarrassedly, he looked over at Liam under his lowered lid.

« Ah ... I'm sorry Liam, I ... » he started hesitantly before deciding for a half truth « It's just ... I was so excited since Friday and ... I am eager to begin ! » he softly tried a sheepish smile to the older man. Even to himself, he didn't sound so convincing.

« Is that it ? »

Dean shrugged at Liam's request for confirmation. He didn't want to make himself more of a foul than he already did. Liam seemed to have an uncontrollable effect on him that he was still not used to.

« Nevermind. I was going to tell you that I have the pattern if you want to start soon ... »

« Yes ! » the young man interrupted, almost shouting in the university hallway, earning a stern look from the man in front of him. « Sorry » he muttered faintly.

« Do you have time this weekend ? »

« Actually ... I don't. » sadly answered Dean, taking in that he missed yet another chance. « But I'm free this afternoon and on the next days too if you need me for anything. »

« Forget that for now. » refuted the older man, frowning while deep in thought « We will just have to start next week. I will make sure to call you if anything then. »

« Liam ! » called out Dean, dreading the end of their conversation « I'm sorry, it's just that my friends and I, we have planned that visit to Paris this weekend, so ... »

Dean was disappointed and lowered his head while talking, not looking at the handsome man in front of him. However, he soon tilted his head up when he felt a strong and warm hand stroking his black hair softly. He liked the feeling but didn't know what earned him this sudden privilege.

« It's alright. You have to make the most of your time here. » understanding was readable on the too often blank face that Dean was engrossed with.

He nodded shyly, wishing his own face not to betray him by reddening. Dean took in the soft contour of the face in front of him, his full reddish lips under a small straight nose that was framed by those beautiful dark green eyes and high cheekbones. Liam was handsome but he didn't seem to be aware of the fact, just going around in his own world at his own pace. Tearing his gaze away from Liam, Dean took a deep breath before looking back at the man, cracking a smile.

« I was serious about me being free the next three evenings. So if you need anything, do call me, I will come right away. You already started to help me, it's only fair that I start too. »

The older man hummed his understanding and signed his departure, silent as always.

« Earth to Dean, are you there ? »

The summoned man lifted his head up, tearing his eyes from the picturesque scenery that was running by the train window. He blinked a few times, focusing his sight on the one who called him while he was reminiscing the interaction he had had at the beginning of the week. It hadn't been much but he still couldn't keep his hope and smile to grow when thinking about it. Liam hadn't called him to come and help at his shop but he had, however, sent him a link not bothering to write anything more in the message. Following the link, the younger man had discovered that it was leading to the website of a famous instrument maker in Paris. Without asking any of his friends he had added the place to their schedule, not doubting for even one second that everyone would like to visit as well.

« When do we arrive ? » loudly asked Tom to no one in particular.

« Are you a kid or what ? You already asked, fifteen minutes ago ! » nagged back Win, his eyes jolting from his best friend to their youngest.

« But I'm bored » whined the ginger haired boy.

Win flicked his head, smirking and laughing along with their group of friends. They were seated in the French high speed train bound for the capital. They had managed to book tickets for six of the eight seats that were lined up in the same corner. The seats were divided on each part of the aisle, each group of four surrounding a small foldable table and sided by a window. Luckily for them, the two remaining seats were yet to be occupied and they had left their bags on it. Yong Gi who was too tired to play with anyone had directly sat next to the window, dropping his bag in the seat in front of him before closing his eyes to nap. The two girls were seated next to the other window but were now looking at the boys sitting next to them as they were softly bickering across the table. Dean had taken his seat last and was next to Win, being apart from the others by the aisle.

« Should we spice up this trip ? » offered the blonde Thai man, his eyes shining from the mischief he was planning.

« Ohoh, your messed up mind has come up with something weird again. » chaffed him the dark haired one in return.

Win, smirked full of confidence. He had breaded his bangs back and attached it with the rest of his hair in a small ponytail at the top-back of his head. The whole picture looked so evil that his friends laughed nervously waiting for him to explain his newest idea.

« Well ... » teased the sly man, leaving his friends to wait on their toes « do you know about secret santa ? » his grin grew wider as his friends were looking at him with rounded eyes, unsure to where this will lead them.

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This chapter is kinda feeling like a filler, but if everything went all smoothy, it wouldn't be so fun, wouldn't it ? Let's be real ^^