when yukhei had to deal with jungwoo panicking for his first date;

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a year had passed after the confession and yukhei is now laid on his bed, staring up on the ceiling, and still thinking about it. it never went out of his head that his bestfriend swing that way. nothing had been the same for him after knowing that. although, he didn't make it too obvious for jungwoo. the older's personality didn't change. he's still the shy type when around with people but would still show his true self whenever he's with yukhei.

but it bothered yukhei so much at how his heart would flutter whenever jungwoo gets extra clingy to him and would break whenever he'd see a boy talking to his bestfriend.

he'd like to convince himself that he's just a protective friend but that's not enough reason to scare any boy that would have heart eyes for jungwoo.

❝hm?❞ yukhei got alarmed when he heard his ringtone from his phone. turning his head to the side, he eyed the device that lit up and showed what was going to happen for the day. ❝oh, right.❞

a date.

today, jungwoo is going out on a date with someone.

no, it's not that senior who confessed to him. jungwoo actually rejected the confession and yukhei couldn't have felt more relieved after knowing that. but now, he wasn't so sure anymore. he felt empty knowing that someone was making moves on his bestfriend.

someone that is not him.

"yukhei, come down this instant!"

groaning as he heard his mother's call, yukhei forced himself up from the bed and didn't even bother fixing himself. he just went out of his room and got down with lazy steps, only to see his mother having her hand on her hips and looking at him with a look like she was ready to nag at him. yawning, he ran a hand on his hair and approached his mother.

"what is it?"

pointing a finger at the door, yukhei didn't bother following where she was pointing. "how dare you leave jungwoo outside!?"

not until a name was mentioned.

widening his eyes, yukhei didn't waste any time and rushed towards the front door. he opened it immediately and saw his bestfriend outside, freezing under the cold breeze despite of having a sweater on. the taller male breathed heavily, looking starstruck at how jungwoo looked extra adorable for the night. ❝jungwoo, don't you have a date to—❞

❝i'm nervous.❞

❝what?❞

walking in front of the younger, jungwoo caught yukhei's warm hands with his cold ones. ❝yukhei, what if i mess it up?❞

jungwoo couldn't stay still at home as a lot of scenarios came inside his head while thinking about his first ever date with someone. the first person that came to his mind was his bestfriend, thus explains why he's right in front of their front door right at this moment. he wanted to be with him for the remaining time before he goes out for his date.

❝let's talk inside.❞ yukhei sighed and pulled jungwoo before closing the front door. ❝you're freezing.❞

sniffling, jungwoo felt his body go all warm once yukhei engulfed him into a tight embrace. his breathing started to calm down and just snuggled close to the taller male that giving him body heat, warming him up. of course, yukhei's mother was still there (with that teasing smile and knowing look of hers) but decided to leave them alone after seeing yukhei look at her and having his hands motioning to shoo her off.

jungwoo didn't notice a thing as he just melted to his bestfriend's embrace.

with his mother not around, yukhei then broke the ice between them. ❝are you okay now?❞

honestly, ❝no.❞ he is not. ❝yukhei, i feel like i'm going to mess this up. what if i trip and fall?❞

❝then he should catch you.❞ because if that was yukhei then he'd definitely catch him.

thinking of another possibility, ❝what if i eat to much?❞ he told him.

that's it? ❝then he should have his money ready to order more food for you.❞

❝and if i shake too much because of the cold weather?❞

tightening his embrace, yukhei closed his eyes and settled his chin on top of the older's shoulder. ❝then he should wrap his arms around you and give you warmth.❞

burying his head on to the younger's shoulder, jungwoo actually held himself back from feeling so much more while being in his bestfriend's embrace. ❝what if i won't talk much and he'd find me boring?❞

❝man, what kind of date is he?❞ hearing those coming from jungwoo made yukhei click his tongue in frustration. ❝he should make a bunch of nonsense to keep a conversation going!❞ because that would be him if jungwoo is all silent. he'd just annoy the older so much till he makes him speak.

jungwoo let out a chuckle after hearing yukhei say it, obviously getting all worked up with his questions. ❝then, what if he won't like me after this date?❞

pulling away from the hug, yukhei rubbed his hands for heat and cupped the older's face with it. he looked straight to his bestfriend's eyes and jungwoo could tell that he was serious. ❝he's missing out so much, trust me. if he won't like you then he's missing out the only kim jungwoo who's a master at sulking because his bestfriend chose his golden fish over him.❞

and to think he was actually serious. raising his fist up, jungwoo playfully hit the younger with it and just earned a laugh. ❝you're seriously bringing that up now?❞

yukhei continued to laugh before getting back to his main purpose. ❝but really though. if he doesn't like you then it's okay man!❞ because he's always there for him. ❝there are still a lot of fishes in the sea. maybe you would be lucky enough to catch a shark!❞

can he be that shark?

a smile made its way to jungwoo's face, chuckling at how yukhei was trying to lift the mood up. ❝why are you like this?❞

❝that hurt.❞ dramatically placing a hand on his chest, yukhei faked a cry.

❝yukhei,❞ surprising the younger, jungwoo wrapped his arms around the taller's neck and pulled him into a hug even though he was still into his emotional acting. ❝what would i do without you?❞

yukhei stood there, still, for a good minute before he slowly slid his arms around the older's waist and hugged him real tight. jungwoo noticed how tight he was hugging him but he didn't say a word about it. biting his lower lip, yukhei contained his own feelings as he just made the most of being in jungwoo's arms..

before he goes and gives him to another guy.

it hurt so much, why does it hurt so much? yukhei had no idea why his chest was clenching from being with jungwoo. ❝woo..❞ the older then noticed his voice cracking. ❝please be happy.❞

jungwoo didn't know why those words hit him so much. he didn't think too much about it and just shrugged it off, putting a smile on his face to prevent yukhei from worrying. ❝you too.❞

he's happy, right? yukhei should be happy for him. ❝i didn't know we were going emotional hours!❞

the two pulled away with jungwoo laughing at how yukhei looked like he was about to cry. the taller male just stared up to the ceiling to put his tears back to his eyes and stomped his foot as he blamed jungwoo for making him cry. ❝woo, if he hurts you, don't hesitate to call me.❞

❝got your number first thing in my contacts, don't worry.❞ jungwoo said, raisin his hand up and used his thumb to wipe the single tear that failed to go back to yukhei's glossy eyes. ❝thank you.❞

❝by the way,❞ yukhei crossed his arms and puffed his cheeks with eyes squinted as he eyed the older. ❝are you trying to look like a bottom?❞

with a pastel colored sweater on and a washed jeans, that was already enough to make jungwoo look adorable. yukhei won't say it in front of his bestfriend's face but he always does look cute. that question then made jungwoo's face heat up and didn't hesitate to hit yukhei once again. ❝how do you know things like that!?❞

yukhei's laugh echoed inside the living room before he finally took hold of his bestfriend's wrists. he then leaned forward with a smirk that caught jungwoo by surprise. ❝you look cute.❞

❝oh my god!❞ jungwoo forced to get his own arm that yukhei is holding tightly and buried his flushed face down to palms. ❝yukhei, stop that!❞

❝be confident.❞ yukhei gave him a smile before ruffling his hair that jungwoo spent a while hour in working on. but surprisingly, jungwoo didn't mind at all. ❝you look great tonight. just be yourself and he'll definitely like you.❞

because if it was him, he'd definitely fall for this flustered male right here.

just when jungwoo had his mouth open to say something, a knock was then heard from the front door that made the two of them turn their heads towards that direction. yukhei had his brows furrowed at an unexpected guest, not remembering that he ordered pizza for the night. jungwoo stood there, clueless, for a couple of seconds before gasping as he remembered something.

❝i told my date to pick me up here.❞ jungwoo said, making yukhei look at him. he just gave the younger a nervous chuckle while rubbing his nape. ❝sorry.❞

❝well,❞ yukhei shrugged while walking towards the front door with jungwoo leading the way. ❝he's here so you better go.❞

nodding his head, jungwoo opened the door and felt his heart beating loudly at the guy who's standing there with a gummy smile that made him blush. yukhei saw it all happening and did his very best not to either push the guy away or tease jungwoo from it. he just patiently waited till the two would stop staring at each other and giving each other heart eyes right in front of his salad.

❝o-oh,❞ stepping outside, jungwoo held on to the guy's arm while facing yukhei. ❝this is doyoung.❞

preventing himself to act bitter, yukhei just remain calm and nodded his head. ❝i know, he's a year older than you.❞ but he couldn't hold himself back from glaring at the male whom jungwoo is clinging to.

❝you must be yukhei?❞ doyoung offered his hand out for a handshake. ❝i'll make sure to take care of your bestfriend and bring him home before it gets late.❞

yukhei was too busy glaring at him to even notice his hand. doyoung just laughed it off awkwardly before putting his hand inside his pocket to save himself from embarrassment. ❝you better be.❞

❝yukhei, you're scaring him.❞ jungwoo sighed, letting go from hugging doyoung's arm and throwing himself towards his bestfriend just to give him a tight hug. ❝we'll be going now.❞

❝take care, alright?❞

doyoung stood there as he noticed yukhei's sudden change of mood and tone of his voice when he spoke to jungwoo. his stare at the tall male didn't last long when yukhei shot him a glare that sent a dozen of knives. gulping, jungwoo's date started to look away and made a mental note not to mess with him.

both jungwoo and yukhei gave each other last goodbyes before the older had to be with his date. watching them walk away, yukhei frowned while leaning by the door frame. he wondered what doyoung did in his past life to get someone as great as jungwoo to agree with him for a date. whatever he was in the past, doyoung sure was lucky.

yukhei wished it was him.

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