Chapter Twenty-Eight
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HYUNJIN | FELIX

Everyone in the room sat next to their preferred partners, leaving Felix and I to be joined together by default. San was on my left, while Felix was on my right.

I shouldn't be playing this...

"Alright! Since this game is new to Felix, I'll explain the rules. Everyone's name will be entered into a bowl and I will select two names each time. Those two people will have to go into that closet," Minho explained, pointing to the empty supply closet behind me, "and stay inside with each other for seven minutes. What you two do with those seven minutes is up to you, but I say take advantage of the time. Also, anything that happens, stays between the two people. Got it?"

Han added with a smirk. "To make it more fun, if you get chosen, you two have to take a sip or a shot of your drink before going in."

"That actually sounds fun! I'm in!" Felix smiled.

Oh Felix...

San grinned. "Since the new kid is in, let's not waste anymore time then."

Minho ripped up pieces of paper and gave each of us one to write our names on. All I could think about was the possibility of being stuck inside the closet with Felix. The liquor in my cup was slowly starting to take its effect on me, but I knew I could manage a couple of rounds before actually getting tipsy or drunk.

Once everyone gave their papers back to Minho folded, he placed them all in the bowl and began to shake it. "Let's choose the first two people."

A couple of shakes went before he picked up two pieces of paper. Slowly, a smirk grew on his face as he revealed the two names. "Seonghwa and Hongjoong!"

"Oh my goodness." Felix giggled, watching Seonghwa pick up a blushing Hongjoong and carry him into the closet with ease. As soon as the door shut, all of us bursted out laughing.

"Let's start the timer!" Wooyoung grinned, pressing the button on Han's phone to begin the countdown.

San leaned over and whispered in my ear. "Are you ready for your turn?"

"Shut. Up." I whispered back with a scowl, rolling my eyes and focusing my attention on the timer. It wasn't long before the alarm went off, and the two boys walked out of the closet with deep-red blushes on both of their cheeks. Glancing at Seonghwa, I noticed a small mark on the side of his neck as he sat back down in the circle. All I could do was smile to myself.

"Well then, let's do the next pair of names." Han smiled, reaching into the bowl deliberately slow. Picking up two pieces of paper, he opened them and gasped. "It's Felix and Minho..."

What...?

Both mentioned males grew wide eyed, and as per rules, took a sip of their drink before standing up. Wooyoung and Yeosang started laughing as we all watched the two make their way into the closet.

"Setting the timer now."Han chuckled.

As each second ticked by, I could feel myself start to get irritated at the thought of them together alone. Trying to distract myself from the thoughts, I down the contents in my cup quickly and instantly grabbed another bottle to pour into it.

Seonghwa noticed and looked at me with concerned eyes. "Hyunjin...you okay?"

"I'm fine. Just thirsty..." I muttered, mixing some juice as well inside. "Very thirsty..."

Soon the seven minutes were up, and both males walked out laughing, a sight I didn't expect to see but was still extremely grateful for. Felix took his seat next to me with a smile and held out his cup towards me. "Can you make me another one, please? It was really good..."

I smiled, nodding before grabbing his cup and making the same mixture as before. "Sure."

"Wait," he paused, grabbing my hand to stop me momentarily, "I want more alcohol than juice."

"Are you sure?"

Wooyoung answered for him. "He's sure! We didn't drive tonight, so we're good to drink!"

"Well, shit. Good to know." Jongho laughed. "Now we can really have fun."

Giving into his wishes, I poured an even amount of both vodka and juice. Handing him the cup, he smiled before drinking the whole thing. "Thanks..."

Holy shit...

"Felix, you shouldn't have done-" I tried to warn blonde was cut off by San.

"Alright, alright. Let's get this game rolling!" San cheered.

"Can I pick out the names this time?" Hongjoong asked quietly.

Minho smirked, handing him the bowl with excitement. "Sure, go ahead."

Watching Hongjoong mix the papers in the bowl slowly, I could really start to feel the effects of my own drinks taking its toll on me. The way his hand moved around the bowl was almost hypnotizing, a clear sign that I was now less than sober.

Eventually two new names were picked, causing Hongjoong to giggle. "Wooyoung and San."

"Finally!" Wooyoung groaned, grabbing said male's hand and pulling his hand. "Let's make these minutes worth it."

Felix giggled, handing me his cup again to fill. "They're so cute."

"You're so cute.." I whispered while taking his cup, watching as a deep blush grew on his cheeks. Filling the cup once more, I slowly handed it back while staring in his eyes. "Here you go..."

"T-Thanks." He whispered back, still locked into my gaze. I took the time to truly admire every single about his face, from his eyes and freckles, to even the distinctive shape of his nose and lips.

Yeah...I think I'm tipsy...

Once the seven-minute timer went off, the two males still remained inside the closet. Breaking eye contact with the blonde, I raised an eyebrow at the door in curiosity. "Did they hear the timer?"

Yeosang only rolled his eyes. "Trust me, Wooyoung definitely heard the timer."

"Let me go knock on the door..." Seonghwa sighed playfully as he stood up. However, before he made it to knock, the door abruptly opened and the two males looked completely disheveled.

Jongho chuckled, watching the door take their seats in the circle silently. "You two have fun?"

"Shut it." Wooyoung scowled with a blush on his face.

"Next round!" Han squealed, reaching into the bowl to pick out two names.

After moving torturously slow, he picked up two names and read them. A small smile grew on his face as he looked up at me. "Hyunjin and Felix..."

The room erupted into cheers as the two of us exchanged shocked faces. Clearing my throat, I stood up and looked at the blonde boy. "Let's get this over with..."

"R-Right."

Both of us walked towards the closet, with me opening the door for the two of us and gesturing him to enter. Once inside and separated from the group, I tried turning on the lights but to no avail, nothing came on. The only thing providing a source of light was the crack underneath the door. Also, the space within the closet was a tight fit, having the two of us almost pressed against one another without a choice.

Fuck...his perfume is intoxicating...

"Shit...I'm sorry about this." I mumbled.

Felix shook his head. "I-It's okay..."

Silence came over us, and I mentally cursed Minho for suggesting such a game. However, after a few seconds of no words being exchanged, I decided to break the silence. "Felix...I'm sorry about everything."

"W-what?"

"Please don't make me repeat myself..."

Felix looked up at me and my breath hitched, realizing the distance between our faces. "Why are you apologizing...?"

"I shouldn't have done what I did to you in the hallway, and I shouldn't have been so rude to you. I'm sorry. If you want to go on the date with Jake, I won't stop you." I said, looking away from him.

A small giggle came in response, making me snap my head back at him. "Why are you laughing?"

"Hyunjin...you don't really mean that, do you?"

"Why do you think that?"

Suddenly, Felix came closer and through the darkness, I knew our faces were only inches away from each other. "Hyunjin...kiss me."

My eyes grew wide. "W-What?"

"Kiss me."

Whatever resolve I had before completely disappeared, as I grabbed his face in both of my hands and pulled him onto my lips. A small groan escaped me as I felt his own hands wrap around my waist and pull me closer to him, while the subtle taste of strawberry on his pillow-like lips imprinted my mind. He open his mouth, allowing me access to let my tongue explore his own without any hesitation. The mixture of both of our drinks resonated throughout the desperate moment, and I knew I was beyond intoxicated by the feeling exchanged between us.

Running one of hands through his fluffy hair, my heart swelled as I heard his own moan leave him, a sound I wanted to savor over and over again. It was the first time I've ever felt so connected to someone, and the last thing I wanted was to not have this feeling again. Everything stopped, almost as if time wasn't a factor anymore.

Briefly pulling away to catch our breaths, through the dark I noticed how piercing his eyes were as we both stared into each other's with soft smiles. "Can I kiss you again...?" I asked in a hushed whisper.

"Please do..."

Not wasting another second, I pulled him and crashed our lips together once more, relishing on the realization that overcame me in the moment.

My heart was yours already, Felix...

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