Pandora's Box

Chapter 19

"I think Jeongin would personally murder us if we made the culinary practice students do a banquet."

"You're right, never mind," Kai laughed.

Yeonjun had always had his own cabin. It was a requirement, as any roommate with even slight sexual or romantic activity would have physical consequences on him if he had to live in the same place. Just one of the many 'perks' of having Aphrodite as a mom.

Him and Kai had been on the porch for an hour, trying to figure out what the fuck to do for Valentine's Day. They had the little things planned, like notes and roses and candy throughout the day. But they wanted to do something big at the end of the day, and nothing felt right.

He watched Kai think. "Can I be selfish for a second?" Yeonjun nodded.
"I know of some people that are to scared to admit their feelings, even though they need to just fucking get it together and tell him. So maybe, if we can, we should create something that encourages that type of thing."

Yeonjun raised his eyebrows at the "him" Kai added, and the other sighed and gave up.
"Fuck it. Taehyun is fucking neck deep in feelings for Beomgyu. And it's driving me crazy, because he won't admit it to himself or anyone. Especially Beomgyu. But he needs to... because, and he'd kill me if he knew I told you this, he is fully crushing on the guy. It's embarrassing."

Yeonjun laughed hard. Kai looked up at him, frowning. "Sorry," he gasped between breaths,
"It's just... well, duh."
Kai face-palmed. "Oh my Titan. Obviously you knew that, being literal Cupid. I'm so dumb."

"You don't need to be Cupid to know that, Kai. Those two are so fucking obvious," Yeonjun deadpanned, and Kai doubled over.

"You're right, shit."

Yeonjun continued to laugh too, then seriously, "It's actually a good idea, though. I do know of other similar situations. So maybe something that gets people to admit their feelings for each other would work."

"Hm, yeah." Kai agreed. "But what? Like a party at Chan's? A drunk confession maybe?"
He wiggled his eyebrows, and Yeonjun flicked his forehead. "Sure, weirdo," he laughed.  Then, frowning, "But there's no way we're gonna be able to get certain people in the same room. Or any of them, really."
"Well, who are they? Like who do you know of? If you can say."

Yeonjun nodded, then counted off his fingers. "Taehyun and Beomgyu, duh. Minho and Jisung are head over heels for each other but too fucking stupid; Jeongin and Seungmin are already dating secretly and don't feel like telling anyone; and Hyunjin wants to fuck Changbin, but Felix has been in love with him since year 10."

He tried not to laugh as he watched the other's jaw drop comically lower and lower at each piece of information.

"And you're sure about all of those? I mean, I believe you. But, shit, that's a mess."

Yeonjun nodded.  "Almost 100% for all of them, which is rare."

"You're right though. Most of those people hate each other. Or have parents that do. Or are supposed to, but don't."

Yeonjun nodded in agreement. "Jesus. Every single friend of ours has feelings for their enemy."

It was then that it hit them both. They looked at each other, gaping.
Neither said a word, just motioned excitedly to ensure the other was thinking the same.
Then finally: "It's perfect. I'll talk to Chan."

"We've got it," Kai agreed, and the Valentine's Day party was set. 

A/N: short chapter today but the valentines party chapters (yes plural...) are in like 3 days and they're long as FUCK so you have that too look forward to 😌 (or maybe you're dreading it idk)