The mall towers over you and you stare up at it, as you do every time you visit the mouth watering architecture.

You must have been gawping for a few moments because Yugyeom grabs your hand and pulls you forward.

Out of one shop and into another.

The whole time Yugyeom keeps hold of your hand.

You go to pay for some clothes for the next few days and the cashier says to you, "It's so nice to see young couples doing things together. So sweet."

You don't bother to correct her, liking the fluttering in your stomach that her words bring. 

You turn around and Yugyeom is looking away from you, eyes darting curiously around, taking away everything. Standing still, you watch him.

The you walk towards him and wrap your arms around his waist.

His hand comes to cup the back of your neck and you stay like that, hugging in the middle of the shop for several heartbeats.

When you pull away the expression on his face leaves you speechless. 

"What was that for?" He asks.

"I'm just... just really glad you came back." You answer, trying and failing to out your words into feelings.

And with that he pulls you from the shop.

You walk past shops and people going about their business. A guitarist is busking by the elevator and when you walk past, Yugyeom twirls you his arm. Slightly embarrassed yet giggling all the same, you pull him away.

One hour passes, you wander around, the happy to be in each others company. Eventually you end up outside the 80s style diner and he pulls you inside.

You find a seat in a quiet booth while he orders. After all, he does owe you a milkshake.

He walks over and surprises you by sliding in beside you instead of opposite you. You can't ignore the birds that take flight in your stomach and you blush as he slides his arm behind you, across the back of the booth.

"Do you remember when we used to come here you used to make order you the biggest sundae you could imagine and then we would share?" Yugyeom asks, out of the blue.

"Of course I do. You were always sick afterwards for days!" I laugh and his pouting expression.

"Well, i guess i just wanted you to know that i'm glad i'm back too."He says.

You smile and he answers by ruffling your hair.

"Hey! You know I hate it when you that!"

"Yes but that's why its fun." The nonchalant look on his face as he sips his milkshake makes you grin.

You sip in silence, listening to the music echoing around the place.

"I'm sorry that i left."

Yugyeom's statement leaves you speechless.

When you do find your words you ask, "why are you sorry?"

It takes him a moment to reply.

"Because... because it meant not seeing you everyday, leaving you with all these problems and no one to go to. I mean, I know you had other people but I wanted to be the only one to help you." He looks away.

"Yugyeom. Yugyeom, look at me."

He turns and looks you in the eye.

"Don't ever be sorry for making your dream possible. I'm sorry that I made you feel that way." You speak from the bottom of your heart and he sweeps a strand of hair out of your face with his finger. 

Suddenly Jackson's touch dances across your skin and you momentarily see another person.

You turns away.

Yugyeom doesn't deserve this.

He senses the change in mood and goes back to sipping his milkshake.

Minutes pass in an awkward silence and you look down at your phone to check your phone.

"Shit!" Exclaiming, you grab Yugyeom's sleeve. "We're late."

Both of you hurry from the diner and power walk through the mall to the entrance.

Yugyeom still hasn't said anything.

So as you approach the road, you grab his sleeve.

"Gyeom, are you sure that it's ok if I stay with you? I mean I-"

Then suddenly his lips are on yours.

They move leisurely, exploring. You find yourself opening up to him.

Then you remember the reason why you left the diner in the first place.

Jackson.

You pull away, torn up inside.

A hand slips into yours and Yugyeom tugs you to look at him. His deep hazel eyes pull you in and you wish you could give him what he wanted.

"Stay with us. Stay with me." The tenderness in his eye softens your core and you find yourself nodding.

Satisfied with your response, you start walking once again.

"I forgot today. About... things. Thank you."

Still walking he turns his head back and his eyes crease as he smiles softly.

You walk through the park where hours earlier you felt at home, in this group of men.

The sky is blue and the sun showers everything in light, enhancing the darkest of colours.

Up ahead you see the group waiting by the van.

"Where the hell have you two been? We've been waiting for ages!" BamBam yells, coming over to slap Yugyeom his back.

The others start piling into the van and you let go of Yugyeom's hand, releasing your death grip.

Eyes are on you.

Jackson looks away when you catch him watching you.

A pang of guilt hits your heart and suddenly it's hard to breathe.

Without another word he climbs into the van.

You follow, inexplicably drawn to him and find yourself set at the back in the seat beside him. The drive back to the hotel is interesting. While the others jest in front of you, the air fizzles around you and Jackson.

You can't focus on anything else and before you know it, the driver is pulling into the car park.

The others exit the vehicle and you follow, climbing down from the van. But as you try to walk towards the entrance, a hand grasps your wrist and pulls you behind the van.

You look up and see Jackson, gazing down at you.

The intensity in his gaze makes you squirm and you try to move past him but his body cages you in.

The world disappears and it's like you have tunnel vision; all you can see is him.

"Hear me out." The three words escape him breathlessly. 

Your heart is beating so loudly that you swear he can hear it.

"I... Do... Fuck." Jackson struggling for words is something that you never thought you'd see. "Have you always been that close to Yugyeom?"

Not knowing where this is going, you reply. "He's my best friend."

A blatant lie. Friends don't kiss each other like Gyeom kissed you.

But this seems to calm Jackson a little so you keep quiet.

"I'm going to say this bluntly." 

You nod.

The only noise is the cars moving along the road and the slamming of car doors.

"I want you."

Not knowing how to respond you again keep quiet and Jackson sees this as an invitation to continue.

"I've never felt this way before and I know he's your best friend but it drives my crazy to see him touching you." Jackson is out of breath when he finishes speaking.

He deserves to know how you feel.

"When i'm with him all I can think about is you."

His eyes bore into you and the desire that heats them is breathtaking.

"Can... can i kiss you?" Jackson asks timidly.

Smiling a little at his adorable shyness, you nod and part your lips.