The walk back to his room felt like a dream. Nothing felt real ever since Seonghwa's kiss. Nothing had ever felt more real than that. Hongjoong was smiling ear to ear and felt his cheeks flushed with heat. He had finally won him over. He couldn't remember why he had wanted to go to the pool in the first place but he was glad he had.

He checked the time on his phone, hoping the rest of his band was still watching the movie. He didn't know if he could make it past San without him noticing his giddiness. He almost did a double take when he saw that it was nearly midnight! Had he really been down there for four hours? He wouldn't have to worry about San then, as he'd probably be asleep already.

He arrived at his room and scanned the key, opening the door as quietly as possible. He could see that the lights were off and he was hopeful. But as soon as the door closed behind him a lamp turned on by the bed and he was momentarily blinded.

"Where have you been all night?" San said, already giving Hongjoong a suggestive smirk.

"I told you I went to the pool," Hongjoong tried to make his face look nonchalant but his muscles couldn't remember any expression that wasn't pure joy.

"For four hours?"

"What were you timing me?"

"The movie wasn't very good so I came back shortly after it started. I thought we could watch something on our own when you came back but you were gone for a long time."

"Shoot, I'm sorry San. I didn't mean to leave you waiting alone! I figured you guys would be having a good time so I stayed down there a little bit longer."

"Are you sure you were alone?" San said with a grin.

Hongjoong's face flushed worse than it had been before and he stuttered trying to muster up an excuse.

"Wh—no that's—why would you even suggest that? They just have a really nice facility!" he managed.

"I didn't think a pool could make you blush so bad," San giggled.

"Blushing? I'm not—I spent a long time in the hot tub. That's all. So I'm very hot."

"I'm sure your secret seducer would agree," San grinned.

At this point Hongjoong gave up. He was also unable to hold in his excitement, having kept Seonghwa a secret since the start.

"I can't hold it in anymore I have to tell you," Hongjoong giggled and San raised his eyebrows.

"Was I right?? I knew it! Tell me everything!" San yanked Hongjoong's arm, pulling him down onto the bed. San wrapped his arms around Hongjoong's arm and swung it side to side.

"Okay but his identity stays a secret. For now. I don't want you bothering him. I know you'll find his Instagram if I give you any personal information."

"You're no fun hyung! I want to know what he looks like!"

"You'll have to wait and see! You should be grateful that I'm telling you anything at all," Hongjoong pouted.

"Okay okay tell me all about him!" San laughed, and Hongjoong began his story from the start.