Jinhwan, 20, senior year of high school. Missed 2 years of studies because he was abroad against his will. Tried to catch up with people his age but couldn't make it. Decided to take things from where he left them, aka junior year. Kinda looked down on because he's 2 years older, kinda isolated but he doesn't mind. Have this stupid crush on Kim Hanbin since last year.
Hanbin, 18, senior year. Good looking king, little squad, kinda really popular. With his girlfriend since junior year. Popular but not a bully. Son of this super mediatised business man. Always alone at home, mom passed away, father simply away. The old houselady is kinda his friend.
Jinhwan always searches for his figure in the crowd rushing to the cafeteria, always takes a look at the table where he sits in the library, always peeks into his classroom when he has the chance, always remains distant not to be hurt.
Hanbin always feels his eyes burning the skin of his nape, always takes the same table at the library purposely, always fakes to be asleep whenever he passes by, always keeps his mouth shut to remain safe.
The news spread around the school like fire in dry fields.
B.I and his girlfriend broke up after a wild argument.
Jinhwan didn't want to let himself have hopes when he approached him.
Hanbin didn't help by smiling as shiny as a hundred suns.
Jinhwan played hard to get during the first week, avoiding any contact. Hanbin stuck by his sides like a lost puppy.
Hanbin's friends started to question him about his sudden and more and more frequent runaways. Hanbin lied.
The two of them started to see each others in secret.
They dated outside the school. Amusement parks, picnics on the beach, night strolls, zoo, cinema, then slowly, Jinhwan's apartment, Hanbin's penthouse ..
Things went quickly. Maybe too quickly.
Three weeks and two days being together :
JH : It feels good when you kiss me like that
Hanbin replied gently, stroking his cheeks with his thumbs.
HB : I want more ..
Hanbin wasn't inexperienced with girls, but it was his first time with a boy.
Jinhwan was untried, but willing to give his first to his boyfriend.
They went slowly and lasted long. Hanbin said he loved him. Jinhwan said he loved Hanbin.
Next day at school :
Jinhwan received a text from Hanbin, asking him to meet under the tree surrounded by bushes and benches behind the buildings. It was their favorite spot to avoid the other students and Hanbin's squad.
He skipped his lesson to meet him.
He greeted him with a soft kiss, lead him to the bench. They sat together, Jinhwan on his lap.
They chatted casually, chuckled lovingly, Hanbin's hands felt protective on his narrow hips.
HB : How was yesterday ?
JH : Good .. I liked it.
HB : Really ? Why ?
JH : It felt good because it was you.
HB : Would you like to do it again ?
His BF smiled at him, teasing him as when they began to go out.
JH : Wouldn't you ?
HB : Only if I get paid again.
Mocking sneers reached his ears. They weren't alone.
Hanbin pushed him off his lap and reached out a hand to one of the boys. The latter took some bills out of his pocket with a false sigh and put them in Hanbin's hand.
Jinhwan stood speechless. He remembered vaguely the tallest being called Junhoe.
JN : Stupid bet. Who thought you'd go this far for money B.I. You don't even need it.
HB : I just like proving you wrong. One month is amply enough for me to seduce a boy and sleep with him.
Hanbin turned around to face Jinhwan again. And he smiled. His "ex-girlfriend" grabbed his left arm possessively and let out a laugh. Jinhwan found it irritating.
HB : I had a good time playing around with you but we're done. See you in a next timeline, sucker.
They left without even a look back.
Same day, evening :
He knocked loudly on the door, not even afraid of disturbing the neighbors. Hanbin took a while to open the entrance, but when he saw him standing straight and sure, he broke down.
HB : Jin .. Why .. ?
JH : Don't even try to lie to me.
Jinhwan grabbed Hanbin's sweater and pulled him in a kiss, right in the entrance, right when the opposite door unlocked. This time, Hanbin pulled him in and locked the door quickly, kissing him back eager and desperate.
HB : I'm sorry .. I didn't mean to ..
JH : I know .. I know they can't know.
Hanbin had always been under the pressure his father put on his frail shoulders. Be excellent at school, get a great diplome, succeed in the financial business, marry a good girl, create a perfect family .. Hanbin tried. He really did.
Hanbin didn't know when exactly it happened, but he fell well and hard for the older boy. Was it when he first saw him under the bright sunlight or when he noticed the smaller's eyes looking at him and only him ? Sole thing he knew was he never felt that way before.
He dated girls, and he was rather happy with them, but it was nothing similar to the firework bursting in his chest whenever he thought about Jinhwan.
The bet was a stupid idea. Junhoe would always come up with strange deals and the gang always played along, only wanting to have some fun in their students' lifes.
Hanbin seized the occasion to grow closer to the main subject of his daily daydreaming, but maybe was it too thoughtless.
Once he tasted it, he just couldn't get enough. Jinhwan's scent, Jinhwan's smile, Jinhwan's voice, Jinhwan's softness, everything was perfect and he got it all for himself.
His friends couldn't know about his true feelings. His father couldn't know about his deviations. Jinhwan knew about his cowardness.
Jinhwan didn't let him down.
They continued seeing each other in secret.
B.I at school, with his girfriend, ignoring Jinhwan.
Hanbin at home, with Jinhwan, ignoring the alarm ringing in his head.
Holidays came, Hanbin was lazying around reading a book on his bed while Jinhwan playfully peppered kisses on his bare skin, mostly on his tattooed shoulder. The ringbell resonated in the empty house and Hanbin got up, surprised.
JH : You said your father was coming back in two weeks
HB : It's not him. Let me check.
He made his way to the video-intercom, only to see his girlfriend's pretty face. His heart skipped a beat. Jinhwan, close behind him, froze on his spot. Finger slightly shaking, he pressed the button to reply.
HB : Hi Jisoo. What you doin' here ?
JS : Felt like seeing my BF. Open so I can come in ! I miss you~
Jinhwan almost cringed at the excessive aegyo. Hanbin needed time to think of a solution so he said the first thing coming to his blank mind.
HB : Wait, I'll put on some clothes first.
JS : Don't. I'll take them off anyway. Now open !
He looked at Jinhwan. The latter nodded. He pressed the key button.
JH : I can't go down without her seeing me.
HB : I know.
JH : Bathroom ?
HB : No. She always have to go check her makeup ..
JH : Parent-
HB : My father always lock it when he's away.
JH : Kit-
HB : She's always hungry ..
JH : For God's sake, just throw me out the window then !
Hanbin sighed heavily. He felt like a mouse in a trap. He was screwed down to the bones.
His eyes darted around to find a way to cope with this weird situation, members slightly shaking under the stress and the fear building up in his stomach. Suddenly, it appeared before his eyes like a miracle.
He opened the door to his dressing and pushed Jinhwan in with an uneasy expressionn
HB : Just stay here. I'm so sorry
JH : No need. Just make her leave asap ..
Her voice was annoyingly high pitched, Hanbin voice was annoyingly sugary. It was annoyingly too clear. Stupid wooden door.
JS : You don't like it Binnie .. ?
HB : Why'd you ask ?
JS : Usually, you'd praise me when I do it.
HB : Hm .. Yeah right. Such a good girl .. I didn't know you liked it.
Hanbin hissed between his teeth.
HB : Your tongue ..
She hummed.
JS : I have enough .. Let me ride you.
Jinhwan tried to focus on counting the number of branded suits Hanbin had.
Jinhwan inwardly laughed when Hanbin moaned as he reached the top. Not to brag, but he could make him come harder with only a handjob.
His fingers kept twiddling with his ripped jeans as he listened to the voices slowly raising up again.
HB : Are you staying ?
JS : No, I have singing lessons. Don't miss me too much.
HB : You know it's impossible.
His girlfriend giggled cutely and grabbed her things before they headed to the door. A last kiss on her forehead and she was gone, as fast as she came in.
Hanbin opened the door carefully, eyes peering down to his boyfriend's soft black hair, his back facing him. He squatted down to hug him tightly. Jinhwan brushed his fingers on his cheeks.
