•Serenity HQ•

Mingyu was at it again.

Wonwoo thought that after their last confrontation, things would gradually be fixed between them but it didn't happen. Mingyu wasn't exactly acting bad, you couldn't pinpoint it.

He was talking sweetly, answering everything, taking care as usual but he wasn't initiating anything like he used to do.

As decided, Mingyu had talked to Hoshi. But was Hoshi doing any better? He was probably more fucked up than him. Although Hoshi didn't tell anything to Mingyu but he listened to the younger's concerns and asked him to at least try before it was too late.

But Mingyu wasn't confident in this case. He didn't want to lose his friendship at any cost.

It was when Mingyu's phone ringed. Since he was busy working, he put it on speaker after asking Wonwoo if it was fine with him.

"Yeah Jihyo! Hey!" Mingyu greeted.

"I'm upset."

"What? Suddenly?"

"Not suddenly. Nowadays, Mr. Choi comes with Jeonghan during his therapy sessions. And honestly, it's admirable. But what does that mean? We can't be friends anymore?"

"Why would you say that?"

"See me as soon as possible. Bye." Jihyo hung up the call.

Mingyu laughed a bit after which he focused on work, unaware of the fire he had just ignited.

Wonwoo felt something in his chest. Would he ever be able to talk to Mingyu with this much authority? He would have thought about it previously but the current situation was much far away from it.

"We'll finish the sector 11 today, right?" Wonwoo asked.

"It will require us to work overtime." Mingyu stated, "And I think I'm busy this evening."

"Oh right, your date." Wonwoo nodded, "Nevermind."

"What date?" Mingyu frowned, "Hyung, it's not a date. We're casually catching up."

"You don't need to lie to me, Mingyu." Wonwoo focused on his screen.

"Why would I lie?" Mingyu felt hurt, "I'm not dating her, I've already told you. Stop joining our names together, we're just friends."

"Why are you so upset?" Wonwoo turned towards him, "It was all okay when everyone used to tease us so what's wrong now?"

Mingyu stayed silent. It was okay because he liked it. But wasn't Wonwoo the one who discarded it all? Then why was he so pressed now?

"You're being ridiculous." Mingyu muttered as he looked away.

"And you're doing great by avoiding me at all costs for no reason." Wonwoo stood up to leave the cabin.

Mingyu held his arm, "I already told you last time that there's nothing like that."

"Do you know what Mingyu?" Wonwoo stared at him, "The last time you said that was four days ago. And since then, you didn't talk to me properly for even five minutes. It says a lot."

"Why are you blaming me? You could've talked as well?" Mingyu pulled the older closer to himself.

"I didn't?" Wonwoo chuckled bitterly as he yanked the younger's arm, "Remember when you were going to cook noodles for yourself when I came and asked to help you and suddenly you lost your appetite? You were playing games with Seokmin and I asked you to go for a walk but you were suddenly sleepy?

You were planning to take a morning walk and when I asked you to join you, suddenly you had a meeting to prepare? What was all this? My efforts to talk to you which you used to make earlier. But now? You neither talk nor let me talk. This is how you've changed and I don't even know the reason."

'You don't want to know the reason.'

"I'm sorry-"

"I told you to not to be sorry but just tell me that you don't want any friendship between us." Wonwoo looked away, "Don't confuse me for no reason. If you're upset at me then just tell me?"

"Hyung that's not it, I swear. Whatever you said were all coincidences." Mingyu explained, "Why would I be upset?"

Wonwoo just sighed. Mingyu was doing everything an upset person would do yet when he would talk, he would become so sweet as if there was nothing wrong.

"You know what Kim Mingyu? Either you're yourself really stupid or think I'm an idiot." Wonwoo paused, "If you'll not tell me about what's wrong, how will I even figure out a solution? If something is wrong then just tell me? Why are you going with silent treatment."

Mingyu didn't speak. He didn't know what to say, the thing he was fearing was happening inevitably.

"Fine, keep standing like a mute statue. You don't want to talk to me right? Alright, I won't bother you either." Wonwoo walked out of the room while slamming the door shut.

"Minghao-" Jun called as the duo was sitting in the cabin along with Dino.

"I said don't talk to me." Minghao mumbled.

Dino was just staring at both of them who were bickering since morning.

"It was a prank." Jun was tired of explaining himself.

"Don't lie on my freaking face." Minghao retorted, "You tell me Dino? Is he right?"

"Right on what? I don't even know why you both are blabbering random things since morning." Dino scoffed, "And who is this Wang Yibo?"

"He's a chinese friend of ours who's in Seoul right now." Minghao explained, "I heard Jun hyung talking to him over the call, they were planning a trip to China while intentionally excluding me. When I caught them, he said it was a prank. I know it wasn't a fucking prank, it was just an excuse."

"That wasn't an excuse!" Jun whined, "During this project, can I even think of leaving Busan? It was actually a prank Minghao."

"Uh guys- I think I'm hungry. You both continue." Dino left the cabin while exhaling a deep breath.

"See, he felt uncomfortable." Minghao stated.

"Now that's my fault as well?" Jun frowned.

"Everything is your fault." Minghao muttered, "Why do you care? Just enjoy with your friends."

"If you really think that it wasn't a prank then why aren't you yelling at Yibo too? Why only me?" Jun scrunched his brows.

"Because-" Minghao halted as he didn't have an answer, "Get lost."

"Minghao!" Jun held his hands, "Trust me, I wasn't going to leave you anywhere alone. It was seriously a prank."

"You-"

"Still, I'm sorry for hurting you." Jun gently stated.

Minghao sighed, "I'm sorry for overreacting like that."

"It's fine." Jun chuckled, "You aren't upset right?"

"I think so?" Minghao looked away.

"Don't be upset at me, it hurts." Jun smiled.

"Shut up." Minghao laughed.

"Get married already." Dino stepped into the cabin as he stood beside Jun's chair.

"What?" Dino stared at the duo, "You should get married, trust me. You'll make a great couple."

"Stop it Dino." Jun chuckled nervously.

"Why? Didn't you say that you lo- mhhmmm." Dino was intervened by Jun clasping his mouth as he dragged him out of the cabin.

"Are you out of your mind?" Jun rebuked.

"You're dumb. Just confess man!" Dino rolled his eyes, "He'll accept, trust me."

"He would never." Jun sighed.

"He will!" Dino assured.

"Shut up and let's go back." Jun scoffed.

"Your wish." Dino followed him into the cabin.

•Serenity Mansion•

It was night as all thirteen men were scattered in the hall after dinner. Everyone was tired and sleepy at that point but no one was willing to leave the gathering.

"Seungcheol." Jeonghan tapped his thighs as he whispered slowly, "Will you- uh- leave it."

"What happened?" Seungcheol asked.

"I'm feeling too anxious today." Jeonghan inhaled a deep breath, "Can you-" He hesitated.

Seungcheol understood his hesitation so he decided to get some privacy.

"Oh you're feeling sleepy?" Seungcheol raised his voice as Jeonghan got confused over what he was talking, "Come, I'll accompany you till your room." He stood up.

"Finally someone said it." Seungkwan scoffed, "I wanted to sleep as well."

"You should've told me." Vernon muttered as he followed him.

Gradually, everyone exclaimed how they were tired while only a few of them decided to stay back in the hall. Seungcheol held Jeonghan's hand and walked towards his room.

He closed the door shut behind them and looked up, "Now say? What's bothering you?"

"I was so confused when you suddenly asked me if I was sleepy." Jeonghan chuckled as he sat on the bed.

"Leave it." Seungcheol sat beside him and took his palm into his hands, "What were you talking about?"

Jeonghan looked down as he contemplated a bit, "Can you stay here?"

"Stay here?" Seungcheol raised a brow, "Pardon?"

"I mean-" Jeonghan paused, "Like- stay here for the rest of the night?"

"For?" Seungcheol couldn't clearly understand what the younger was trying to imply.

"Put me to sleep and then you know- stay here." Jeonghan muttered, "Like- argh just SLEEP WITH ME!!"

"I mean just sleep. You know like sleep- sleep." Jeonghan blabbered whatever that was coming to his mind.

"Calm down." Seungcheol laughed, "I understood. Let me go and take a quick shower then I'll come back."

"Thank you." Jeonghan chuckled.

"It's alright." Seungcheol stood up as he left.

Jeonghan clutched his chest and exhaled a deep breath, "He will be coming." He chuckled to himself, "For me."

Jeonghan took a quick shower as well after which he got comfortable on the bed, waiting for the older. Soon enough, Seungcheol stepped into the room while cautiously closing the door shut.

Jeonghan smiled hesitantly after which Seungcheol walked towards the bed. He instinctively reached to remove his t-shirt as he was used to sleep shirtless. But he halted when he realised that he wasn't sleeping alone tonight.

"Uh- Jeonghan?" Seungcheol scratched his forehead, "Is it okay if I sleep shirtless?"

"Your wish, I'm fine." Jeonghan nodded as he looked away, trying to imply that he wasn't going to stare at his bare muscles and whatsoever.

Seungcheol removed his t-shirt, "You're my boyfriend, you can look."

"Of course." Jeonghan laughed, "I was the one who wrapped the band aid for you that day."

Seungcheol carefully plopped into the bed while raising the blanket over both of them. He snaked his arms around the younger's waist who was laying straight on the bed. Seungcheol shifted closer to him while his face was buried in the crook of the younger's neck.

Jeonghan didn't know what to do. He was lying frozen on the bed. Breathing was the most he was being able to do. His heart was beating really fast due to the proximity and Seungcheol's hot breaths tickling his neck weren't doing any better.

"Jeonghan, why are you so stiff?" Seungcheol retracted and rose up to look at him, "Is it uncomfortable? You can tell me, I'll not mind, I'll leave."

"No!" Jeonghan's hand landed on Seungcheol's bare chest. He had the habit of clutching the older's shirt but guess what? Right now, he was shirtless.

Seungcheol held his hand and chuckled, "What happened?"

"I just don't know." Jeonghan muttered, "I love being with you but everything is really new to me. I can't really understand what to do and what not. I feel like I'm a kid who's new to this world and wants direction for every next step."

Seungcheol held his cheek and placed a kiss on his forehead, "Don't worry Jeonghan, I'm here."

"I know." Jeonghan stared at the older, more specifically at his lips. He couldn't resist as he slammed his lips against the older's.

Seungcheol held his waist tenderly while retorting the passion of their feelings. Jeonghan wrapped his hands around Seungcheol's neck pulling him closer.

Jeonghan whimpered as Seungcheol pushed his tongue in but remembered to be as gentle as he could. He sucked on his lips while exploring the ecstacy of the overwhelming emotions.

They parted away after being completely breathless. This was the first time they had a proper make out session, the first.

Jeonghan immediately turned around as he didn't know how to face the older anymore. Seungcheol wrapped his arm around his waist as he whispered, "Jeonghan? Let me see that smile too?" He pressed a kiss on the younger's nape.

Jeonghan felt shivers run down his spine, "Do it again."

"So you like neck kisses." Seungcheol teased, "First of all, turn around."

Jeonghan gradually shifted to face the older. Seungcheol pecked his lips and forehead, "How gorgeous."

"You are." Jeonghan chuckled.

Seungcheol didn't waste any time as he placed a tender kiss on his neck. Jeonghan placed his hand on the older's back, pulling him closer, definitely asking for more.

Seungcheol chuckled as he sucked on the younger's neck, creating several marks all over it.

Jeonghan whimpered as he clutched Seungcheol's biceps tightly while the older's tongue grazed over his sensitive skin.

Seungcheol retracted to see the marks he had created and kissed them once again.

Jeonghan stayed in his position while Seungcheol laid on his side as his palm rested against his head and his other hand was placed over the younger's waist.

Jeonghan grinned as he got hold of Seungcheol's oscillating chain and he fiddled with it.

Seungcheol casually caressed his waist while staring at the younger.

"When will you stop looking at me like that?" Jeonghan asked.

"Never." Seungcheol muttered as he kissed his forehead and pulled him closer.

"Tell me one thing." Jeonghan looked at him, "I've mostly seen you awake till late night, waking up too early and then you don't sleep in the entire day either. How are you even surviving?"

"I've mild insomnia." Seungcheol replied.

"Oh." Jeonghan nodded, "Still, you don't look sleepy in the day."

"Yeah I'm used to it." Seungcheol retorted, "But now, I think I've got my cure."

"What cure?"

"You." Seungcheol stated as Jeonghan stopped playing with his locket, "Help me get my beauty sleep and comfort."

Jeonghan placed his hand on the older's cheek as he rose up to peck his lips, "How do I help you? I'll try my best."

"Nothing much." Seungcheol intertwined his hand with the younger's, "Just stay close to me."

"I'm already close to you." Jeonghan muttered.

Seungcheol kissed his earlobe and whispered, "More."

Jeonghan laughed as he sat up on the bed while Seungcheol turned over to lay straight, "What happened?"

"You're fluttering my heart too much." Jeonghan whined, "I'm not sleeping with you."

"As if you didn't call me yourself." Seungcheol teased, "Come."

Jeonghan playfully rolled his eyes as he laid down to rest his head over the older's arm, "Seungcheol? Your hands will start paining."

"Shh, just sleep." Seungcheol closed his eyes while patting the younger's back.

But Jeonghan was in a mischievous mood. He began to pinch the bare skin of the older's chest.

"Jeonghan! No!" Seungcheol gently rebuked without opening his eyes.

Jeonghan just muffled a grin and continued.

Seungcheol held both of the younger's wrists with his spare hand, "Now sleep."

"Leave me!" Jeonghan whined as he began to slightly kick the older's legs. But soon the playfulness resulted to Seungcheol falling on the floor.

Jeonghan started to laugh, "That's why you don't mess with me."

"This is not funny." Seungcheol stood up, "You just wait."

"What? What?" Jeonghan immediately got out of the bed to escape the older as he chased him.

Seungcheol caught him as be held his waist and began to tickle him.

Jeonghan's loud giggles echoed in thr room, "S-top! Seungcheol- you- Okay I'm sorry! Wait- Stop if you want a kiss."

"Hmm?" Seungcheol halted as he raised a brow.

Jeonghan turned around to face him and winked, "I was lying."

Seungcheol wrapped his arms around his waist to pull him closer, "No, you weren't."

Seungcheol placed his palm on the younger's cheeks and attached their lips together. He got the desired entrance quickly as he pushed his tongue in while earning multiple whimpers from the younger.

They parted away after being breathless as Seungcheol kissed the younger's forehead, "Now let's go to sleep."

Jeonghan chuckled without loosening his grip on Seungcheol's shoulders.

"Okay, I get it." Seungcheol lifted him up and walked towards the bed to lay him on it after which he himself plopped into the bed.

He raised the blanket over themselves and pulled Jeonghan close to himself, "Now, no mischief. Just sleep, okay?"

"Okay dad." Jeonghan laughed.

"Don't say ridiculous things, good night."

"Good night!"

A/n : The way I'm stopping myself from writing 'I love you' in their scenes is unhealthy fr.

Plus this song is my next level obsession.

Anyways take care everyone!
-Jeonghanneyonghaseyo