Behind the Curtain [Seo Changbin ff]

5

As soon as the bell rang, I rushed out of the door to leave my stuff in the lockers and run to the ice cream shop to make it on time for my shift.

When I entered the shop I greeted my coworker, changed into my uniform, and immediately got to work, since there were already many people waiting to be served.

Almost half a hour had passed, when the door swung open, revealing my three friends.

- Hi there, guys! What can I get you? - I greeted them smiling from ear to ear, wanting to hug them so badly.

Felix's presence alone could bright my day up, meaning that every time he was with me I was in a good mood.

- Hello! I would like a chocolate and vanilla ice cream, please! - Jeongin immediately announced, rushing to the register.

Even though I had a bitter feeling about the younger replacing me, I couldn't help but like him in some way. He seemed so pure and innocent, always smiling, just like Felix. When he smiled, his eyes would disappear behind his cute bread cheeks, making me want to squish them so badly.

- I'll have a strawberry one. - Felix added.

- Dark chocolate for me. - Seungmin shouted from the table where he had sat, along with Jeongin.

I started preparing their orders, bringing them to the table as soon as they were ready, taking advantage of the fact that the shop had by that time emptied to stay a little with them.

- So what did you guys do? - I asked, looking at the three.

- Nothing much, actually. - Seungmin shrugged his shoulders while eating his ice cream. - We just walked around in the park next to the school and then we came here. -

I nodded in understanding.

- Can you guys tell me now about that thing you were saying before? - Jeongin asked to the other two. - You said you were gonna tell me when Jiho would have been there! -

Felix blushed, hiding his face.

- We want to get Bang Chan's number so that Fel... - Seungmin started, but was soon interrupted.

As if on cue, the door of the shop swung open, revealing that same group of friends, Chan being one of them.

All my facial expressions dropped when I saw Changbin, who annoyedly looked at me as I made my way behind the counter.

- What can I get for you guys? - I tried to sound as polite as possible, faking a smile as I scanned the faces of the people in front of me.

- Don't look at us with that face, skinny. - Changbin warned, leaning on the counter, once again his muscles threatening of ripping that poor t-shirt.

- What's wrong with my face, shithead? - I couldn't help but fire back. I was so pissed with how he had been treating me, as if I was just an object with no feelings.

If I had grown skinnier, it was because I had no food to eat. And if there's one thing I hate, is when people speak without knowing.

- Your face is fucking ugly, that's what's wrong with it. And look at you, all bones... -

I balled my fists, starting to lose my patience.

- If you need to order, tell me fast. If not, leave. - I growled.

I knew he wanted to respond, but luckily Felix gave him no time to open his mouth.

- How about you shut the fuck up, Changbin? Mind your own business and learn to respect others before speaking. - He was now standing up, ready to face the older.

Changbin turned, fuming.

- What the fuck did you say?! - He shouted.

- I said you should respect people. -

- Why would I respect anybody like her? -

- Because you don't know what's behind the curtain. - Felix said with his low voice.

That sentence left everybody dumbfounded and curious enough to drop the topic, Changbin retreating from Felix with a grunt.

- Four vanilla and chocolate ice creams. - Changbin turned to speak to me, his voice still a low growl.

- What about Hyunjin? - Jisung spoke. - Why don't you get one for him too? -

- Hyunjin said he was gonna walk around to see if he can find that S... - Changbin slowly turned towards the table where Seungmin, Felix and Jeongin were sitting, eyeing the first like a hunter with its prey. - Actually, make them five ice creams. - He spoke to me, shouting one last thing. - Someone call Hyunjin and tell him he's here. -

Seungmin gulped nervously, immediately shooting up from his seat to run out of the shop, but was soon blocked by Minho and Jisung standing in front of the door while Chan took out his phone.

- Why don't you want to go out with our Hyunjin? You should feel honored. - Minho scoffed, glaring at Seungmin, his arms crossed.

- Because I don't like him. - The younger squinted his eyes, reciprocating the posture.

We saw Hyunjin approach the shop from the distance, happily skipping towards the door with a wide grin on his face.

Seungmin sighed, turning to speak to the rest of the group.

- Ok, I'm going out with him. - They all grinned, some of them mischievously, which I didn't like. - But only if Felix goes out with Bang Chan. -

He crossed his arms, staring at them defiantly. Their eyebrows raised, mostly those of Changbin, Minho and Jisung, while Felix and Chan visibly got red and flustered, the younger Australian hiding his head in his arms, rested on the table.

The door finally swung open, revealing an overly excited Hyunjin.

- There you are, Minnie! - The taller took his time to admire the younger, a soft expression on his face. - Why do you keep on avoiding me? - He pouted cutely, his cheeks puffing while he crossed his arms.

- I am not avoiding you... - Seungmin groaned, turning to the rest of the group before speaking to Hyunjin again. - I accept your offer. Let's go out. -

Hyunjin's eyes lit up, a wide smile appearing on his face.

- Really? Are you serious? - He joyfully clapped his hands, but sadly was only met with a glaring Seungmin.

- Yes, but don't try to get into my pants. -

- It's okay, I can wait. Let's go! - Hyunjin grabbed the younger by the arm, jolting out of the shop and running in an unknown direction, leaving all of us dumbfounded.

- Lix, wanna go? - Chan spoke feebly, standing up to walk towards the table were Felix and Jeongin were sitting.

- Uhm... I don'y want to leave Jeongin alone... - Felix tried to mutter an excuse, avoiding Chan's gaze with all of his might.

- It's okay, I know how to get back home from here. - Jeongin winked, sitting back on the chair. - And also, I can keep company to Jiho and wait for her to finish her shift. - He shrugged his shoulders, Felix sighing in defeat and following Chan out of the door.