"Minho, Hyunjin, wake up you two!"

Minho could hear how his mother entered the room and how she gasped loudly.

Sure, the position looked like they had been up to more than just sleeping, especially with Hyunjin in Minho's shirt and him on top of the younger, shirtless. But it wasn't his fault that Hyunjin complained about being too cold without a shirt but too hot in his hoodie. It was the only option they had if they didn't want to get out of bed.

"Just five more minutes, we haven't slept properly in a while." With how stressed he had been and how much he had been missing his boyfriend, he hadn't been able to sleep very well. He was glad she understood and carefully closed the door again.

Now he got to admire his boyfriend for just a little bit longer.

"Min.. I can feel you staring." He couldn't help but smile and kiss the male's cheek. "You can't blame me. You just look way too beautiful, Jinnie."

It was true. He just had to be the most handsome man he had ever seen. Not only that, but he was was so sweet and funny at the same time. It was impossible to stay mad at him for a long time.

"You woke me up." "I'm sorry, baby." "Don't call me that when I just woke up!" Minho had to laugh when he saw just how red the other had turned. How badly he wanted every morning to be like that.

After a few soft kisses and Minho going through his bags to find another shirt he could wear, they both finally stood up and opened the door.

"Ah, Minho! It's bad luck if you just keep walking." He was confused. Was he not allowed to walk out of his room now?

But when Hyunjin giggled and pointed at the top of the doorframe, he shook his head with a grin. "I wonder who took their time to put that up."

A mistletoe. It was so cliché. But Minho would never miss a chance to kiss his dear Hyunjin. So of course he gently held his waist and kissed his lips as lovingly as he could.

It was nice while it lasted. But they couldn't stay forever.

Before they knew it, they were back in the dorms. Right where they once again weren't allowed to love each other.

And it broke Minho all over again. Just a couple hours ago they were kissing, hugging and spending every single second together. And now they were separated again. Just how were they supposed to keep living like that? Why did they keep trying?

"You don't look so good", he heard a familiar voice before he turned around and saw none other than Jisung. "It's been rough." "I thought Chan changed his mind?" Minho shrugged. Did he really? Because to him it looked like Christmas had been nothing more than an exception.

"I guess not." With a defeated sigh he let himself fall back onto his bed.

He could hear how Jisung left the room. So his friend was gonna leave him just like that too? Amazing.

But before he could further complain, he heard footsteps. They were getting faster. Why was the person running? Why were they running towards his-

"Minho!" "Hyunjin?" He was confused. They were supposed to stay away from each other, as much as possible too. So what was he doing there?

Minho barely had the time to stand up and let the male into his arms when he already saw Jisung entering the room, next to him Chan. It was getting weirder. Was be supposed to understand why Chan didn't do anything about Hyunjin and him hugging like that, when they weren't supposed to see each other in their free time?

"You're being so dramatic. I told you it's only gonna last until the rumors die down. And you full on went into panic mode. It was temporary, you sick lovebirds."

He furrowed his eyebrows and tightened his grip on Hyunjin. "You made it sound as if you're not planning on letting us see each other again. So it's all on you." Even if they had been overreacting, it didn't matter now. He had his Hyunjin back.

"Oh, you two idiots." Becore he could do anything about it, he already had Chan wrap his arms around the both of them. "You keep forgetting that as a leader I have to protect you guys. And if it meant to keep you two apart for a while so the entertainment won't get suspicious, then I'll go through with it."

Minho pulled Hyunjin more towards himself and rolled with his eyes. "Enough skinship, Hyunjin doesn't like that." "Oh so you were panting and sweating in your car because he was fighting you then?", Jisung joined the conversation and got pulled into the hug by Chan as well.

"Guys, it's getting pretty hot", Hyunjin complained as his voice got muffled by all the bodies surrounding him. And only then did Chan and Jisung let go of both of them.

After that, everything seemed to be normal again. Well, things appeared normal. They had occasional undercover dates, which usually ended up being walks or late night drives, they cooked together and spent some evenings watching movies and cuddling. Watching Hyunjin paint also became one of Minho's favorite activities. They just tried to be a normal couple, even if there were a lot of things they couldn't do.

"Minho, the members said they're not visiting family on new years, so we're all spending it together. Are you gonna cook something nice for us?", Hyunjin asked with that angelic voice and Minho was just a man, how could he possibly say no?

And so they got comfortable on Minho's bed with him placing his head on Hyunjin's chest as the younger showed him a couple recipes.

Ten minutes in and Hyunjin got a notification.
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Troye :þ 10:27 pm
hey, you wanna meet up again?
I'll be in Korea in January.
I want to see you, cutie
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"What the fuck?" Minho instantly sat up and looked at Hyunjin, clearly upset over what he had just read. "'cutie'? Hyunjin, what the fuck is that supposed to mean? You have his number?"

He hated being jealous. But ever since he saw just how many people liked the idea of Hyunjin dating Troye, he's been cautious. A man like Troye was no good.

"Minho, I can't control what he's saying", he started and put his phone away, reaching for Minho's hand.

"You sure as hell can block him. Or do you like the attention he's giving you?" Minho was saying nonsense. He was afraid, he was scared he was not enough for Hyunjin. How could anyone ever be enough for a man like him?

For some reason he could feel tears in his eyes. Why was he getting so worked up over that message? Has he really gotten that insecure? It was embarrassing. So extremely embarrassing.

He was ready to stand up and leave, but before he could, Hyunjin wrapped him up in an embrace. Even if he hated himself for being so rude, he felt safe and comforted in his lover's arms. "Minho, my love." Hearing that was nice, really nice even. Hyunjin clearly still loved him. Or so hoped.

"I can't block him, it'd hurt our reputation. Especially now that he's already.. he's already announced a collaboration. Please believe me when I tell you I'm not doing that to hurt you, I really wouldn't want to. He's just.." "I know, you've been looking up to him for so long. I know that, Jinnie. I don't.. I really don't know what's up with me", Minho interrupted the other and kissed his cheek. "Just promise he's not supposed to replace me."

The soft smile on Hyunjin's face calmed him down a lot. "I would never even think of replacing you."

Those words kept him calm and happy. And before they knew, it was already New Year's Eve. The year ended so fast.. and way too much has happened.

Without realizing it at first he had fallen for Hyunjin and taken his time to turn it into a relationship. And it paid off, it truly did.

He was glad and happy about how the things had turned out, he was really glad. Because no one could make him as happy as Hyunjin always did.

"I can't believe I have to help you. Please spare my innocent eyes", Felix complained and shook his head while watching Hyunjin cling onto Minho's back as the elder prepared some of the ingredients. "Hyung's already preparing so much for later, don't be so mean to him."

Minho could only laugh as he turned his head to the side to be able to give Hyunjin a kiss. It felt nice and it was only Felix who could see them, so it wasn't a problem at all. "You two are gross."

"Are you jealous? I'm getting a New Year's kiss. Not looking good for you, 'Lix", Hyunjin said and once again, Minho could only laugh. "Oh shut up you two. I just hope there's only gonna be one ball dropping tonight."

That's when both of the men gasped and Hyunjin practically jumped Felix. "Felix! You can't just say that!", he spoke and lightly hit the back of his head. "I thought you're both supposed to help me?"

And so they did.

While they prepared the main course, Jeongin and Seungmin were picking up the fireworks their manager had bought for them, even though they'd mostly watch other people's fireworks. And their dear 3RACHA was picking up their drinks, that they had asked their managers to buy. After all an idol buying tons of alcohol at a store was not the nicest picture for the news.

Before they knew, it was already time to gather. And it was a lot of fun right away. They had prepared many games, drank and ate the food.

Time went by way too fast.

And while everyone was way too busy admiring the sky, Minho pulled his boyfriend closer. "Let's do this while they're busy, hm?"

And when the clock hit midnight, they connected their lips and started the new year together. It felt good, amazing even. It was just how it was supposed to be.

Just so they wouldn't get caught by the members that did in fact not know about the relationship, they decided to save the remaining kisses for later.

The fireworks were beautiful and standing next to Hyunjin as they admired them was special in it's own way. It was unusual for the painter not to talk about how beautiful the sight was, although when he looked at him, his eyes sparkled just as much as the stars did. That said more than any amount of words ever could.

Minho knew he was in love, he had accepted that a long time ago.

"Let's go drink a few more shots", Jeongin suggested and heard how Chan groaned. "I can't believe this guy." It sure was impressive how much the youngest of them could drink without even getting drunk, as even Minho himself was starting to feel it.

Back on the couch it only took a couple more shots for Hyunjin to suddenly be all over Minho.

"Why're you rejecting me?", he whined and tried kissing the elder once again. "Hyunjin, I don't understand what you're talking about..", Minho tried making the situation less suspicious, although he did wrap an arm around the other.

"Guys, I think I'll bring him to bed. It was a lot of fun and I'll see you all in the morning, when we're gonna gather to clean up together."

A couple more minutes later they were already in the other dorm, getting comfortable on Hyunjin's bed. But only after he had helped the younger undress and put on one of the shirts Minho had given him a while ago.

Even if they were only slightly oversized on Hyunjin and that was mostly around the shoulders, he still loved the sight. Just knowing it was his shirt the other was wearing felt nice.

"I don't wanna sleep yet. You've been so mean to me, acting as if I'm not your boyfriend. I'm not gonna marry a mean ass like you." Minho sighed and took a hold of Hyunjin's waist as he got seated on his lap. "We agreed on telling the entire band when we're both ready. And at the moment the only one ready is your silly drunk self."

Yet he couldn't help but look absolutely in love when he looked at his Jinnie.

Just when he was about to lean into another kiss and properly start the new year with his lover, he had received yet another message. And once Hyunjin had managed to unlock his phone, he even showed it to the other.

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Troye :þ 1:48 am
happy new year, cutie!
bet not even the fireworks today looked as good as you do
___

Oh, he was furious. Hyunjin was his boyfriend. And perhaps he was a bit too drunk as well, because his next move was incredibly risky.

Not only did he practically pull Hyunjin's body closer to himself quite rough, but he also pulled the shirt down enough for him to be able to suck on the skin. It has been way too long since the last time he marked his lover up like that. And originally it was just satisfy the need to prove Hyunjin was his to himself, but the new idea he had was way better. And probably even dumber.

Troye :þ

< happy new year, cutie!
< bet not even the fireworks today
   looked as good as you do

is this your cutie? >

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