At first the group wanted to do something outside but then more and more snow fell making it hard to even see far. So they decided to have a movie marathon. For Hwayoung this was the best decision since then she could think in peace without seeming weird.
The boys had taken a mattress from upstairs so everyone would sit comfortable. At first they fought about the seats on the couch but Hwayoung somehow managed to get one. For comfort she had put on her onesie again and was quite happy since it kept her warm. She listened to the boys arguing about which movies they should watch when she felt a tap on her shoulder.
"Are you okay?", Jibeom asked worried. Of course she had told him and the boys they'd be alone for a few days probably. As soon as Hwayoung had come back into the living room Jibeom knew something was wrong and when she explained he couldn't help but worry as well. Hopefully Mr. Lee got better soon. But now his attention was on Hwayoung and he wondered how she handled this.
Hwayoung showed him a smile but even though he hadn't seen her in years he knew it was fake.
"I'm fine. Just- just tired I guess.", she lied. Hwayoung often hated herself for caring so much about things she shouldn't and even now she could barely look into Jibeom's eyes afraid he could read her. Drained because of her emotions Hwayoung leaned onto his shoulder and already felt her eyelids getting heavier.
Jibeom on the other hand probably would never get used to her touch and presence. His heart beat like crazy and he prayed to heaven she wouldn't hear it. His eyes were fixed on the screen but his attention was on Hwayoung and he wondered what he could do to comfort her.
Slowly Jibeom reached out his hand to hers and when their fingers touched he stopped breathing but Hwayoung didn't pull away. Taking this as a good sign Jibeom put his hand on top of hers and exhaled in relief when she didn't resist. For Jibeom this small touch has already been a big step in their still forming relationship again and since he hasn't been this close to her yet he didn't know what to do. To his surprise Hwayoung turned her hand and intertwined their fingers with each other.
Jibeom was so focused on getting his own heartbeat to calm down he didn't notice hers was beating just as fast.
After the first movie was over Siyeon stood up and asked if they needed anything from the kitchen.
"Could you bring some extra snacks?", Bomin asked laughing at his Hyungs who almost ate up everything and were completely proud of it. They had made it their mission to bet about everything just to win over the other.
Smiling at their childishness Siyeon made her way to the kitchen and searched for snacks. They probably already ate up everything, she assumed when she didn't find anything but then she stumbled upon something more interesting.
"Can I help you?", she suddenly heard a voice behind her and she whirled around in shock making her almost lose balance but of course Jangjun wouldn't let her fall on the floor. With one quick motion he stabilized her and subconsciously pulled her closer to him.
Siyeon froze at his touch but when she looked into his eyes she didn't want to him to go away. They shimmered in brown and Siyeon wanted to punch everyone who said brown was a boring eye colour when she saw his'. Because his were definitely not boring at all. Now that she was this close to him for the first time she saw the shimmer in his eyes.
"Siyeon? Are you okay?", he asked worried and tore her out of her thoughts. Embarrassed Siyeon stepped a bit back to bring distance between them and nodded.
"Yeah, uhm, I'm sorry, what did you say?"
Jangjun laughed at her failed attempt of hiding her nervousness but he'd never dare to make fun of her for that. Instead he pointed at the popcorn bag in her hands. "So are you making them so we can have this cliché like moment when our hands 'coincidently' reach for popcorn at the same time and boom- love!"
"What?", Siyeon asked because her brain was slower than her mouth. This time Jangjun couldn't help but grin at her unaware cuteness. He grabbed for the popcorn and intentionally let his fingers touch hers to see her reaction. This move tore her out of her thoughts and she blinked a few times to collect herself.
"So-should we start making them? I mean, we have some really hungry guys out there.", Jangjun asked and already grabbed a pot.
After a while of silence Siyeon heard the familiar plop of popcorn and couldn't help but get excited. Curious she got closer to the pot but didn't realize her finger was a bit too close.
"Ouch!", she hissed and backed away. Jangjun immediately was on her side and carefully touched her hand.
"Here.", he said and grabbed a wet cleaning cloth and softly put it on the finger. Meanwhile Siyeon cursed herself for being so clumsy but at the same time she felt her breath stop when he came this close to her.
"Thanks. It's already much better.", Siyeon said after a short while and was actually saying the truth. Her finger didn't even hurt that much anymore. But Jangjun didn't let go of her.
"My grandmother once told me something.", he said and when Siyeon didn't react he continued. "She told me when something hurts you must always kiss it so it will heal faster."
Of course Jangjun knew Siyeon's burned finger was not a big deal but still he wanted to use his chance. Carefully, so he wouldn't go to far, he kissed her finger and was almost considering running away as an option because he was so nervous of her reaction.
"Better?"
"Much better.", Siyeon said with a soft smile and for a reason she didn't want him to let go. The both of them were so focused and in their own bubble they realized a bit too late. But then they screamed at the same time.
"The popcorn!"
The rest of the day went by quite relaxing. They watched movies most of the time but halfway through almost no one paid attention to them anymore. At one point Hwayoung had fallen asleep on Jibeom's lap while her legs were on Donghyun's. Both boys weren't bothered as they kept arguing about who was better at any mobile game. They bickered almost the whole day and had to let Bomin bring them charger's so they could continue playing.
"You know when you continue being loud like this, you'll wake Hwayoung up.", Daeyeol said as he put a blanket over the sleeping girl. The boys shortly looked at each other and continued bickering in a whisper tone.
"Idiots.", Sungyoon said laughing at them and watched as Daeyeol put another blanket over Bomin who had fallen asleep as well and used Hwayoung's arm as a pillow.
Siyeon on the other hand taught Joochan a few guitar chords and was surprised at how fast he learned them. He for sure was a very good musician while she was already struggling with guitar and piano.
"Woah, you're really good.", Joochan complimented her but Siyeon shook her head.
"I'm still learning. Should we sing something?", she asked and was surprised herself. Usually she would try to avoid playing in front of others but somehow she started trusting these guys more than she expected. Joochan was surprised as well but quickly nodded.
When Siyeon started playing a popular song and Joochan started singing she almost forgot how to play. Siyeon didn't dare to sing with him knowing her voice was extremely bad and nothing compared to his'. Soon a few other boys joined and even Donghyun and Jibeom stopped their bickering for a second to sing along.
A huge smile appeared on Siyeon's face while playing. This is what she loved about music. Just being able to have a good time together.
The next day started with a lot of hectic. The group had decided to drive to the city to play laser tag and to go sledging afterwards so they had to wake up earlier.
Hwayoung, who was probably one of the few people in this house who actually stood up early, softly shook Siyeon until her friend opened her eyes.
Unfortunately, the boys weren't woken up as soft as Siyeon. Hwayoung banged mercilessly against the doors and yelled at them to get their asses up.
"My ass is completely fine.", Jangjun said and yawned as he went downstairs his eyes still half closed.
Everyone had been really excited about this plan but now when they were woken up they started whining.
"Why did I agree to this?", Hwayoung heard Seungmin say as soon as she banged against his room door. She apparently was the only one who actually slept enough.
"Kim Jibeom! Wake up!", she yelled happily and went into his room. Youngtaek was already downstairs regretting his life decisions and having a deep conversation with Sammy who listened closely since Youngtaek had food in his hand.
"You're almost as loud as Jangjun Hyung.", Jibeom whined and rolled to the other side but of course Hwayoung wouldn't let him fall asleep again.
"Almost? I can be louder than hi-", she said but was interrupted. Jibeom had pulled her down and was now holding her closely. His brain was still waking up but it felt right to him.
"You used me as a pillow yesterday so now you can be my teddy bear.", he mumbled tiredly and at this moment Hwayoung was really glad it was still dark so he couldn't see her blush like crazy.
"I'm not going to be your personal teddy bear."
"Why not?", he whined cutely. "This is going to be my new nickname for you. Teddy bear. Sounds cute, right?"
"Probably, but still cringey.", Hwayoung said and wiggled out of his arms. "Now get your ass downstairs or I'll get Daeyeol to drag you down."
"I'm up."
Of course they had left the parking lot a bit later than planned because SOMEONE (I'm looking at you Bomin) had fallen asleep again on the bathroom floor. They took the two bigger vans of the boys since so all twelve of them could fit into two cars.
The drive was like a mini show for Hwayoung and Siyeon. The boys started singing their own songs and of course nailed it. After they were halfway there Hwayoung had fallen asleep again, this time on Jaehyun's shoulder who didn't mind at all. He had grown quite fond of her since she always made him laugh and tried to teach him how to draw. Jaehyun had a hunch that Jibeom felt more than friendship for her and was a bit worried about both of them.
If Jibeom would confess and get rejected, their friendship would be ruined all over again. But if she'd have a crush on him as well and they'd get together, what would the company say? Of course all Jaehyun wanted was to see his best friend happy. And if Hwayoung made him happy, he'd for sure make a plan to get them together.
When they reached the laser tag hall, the others hadn't arrived yet and Jaehyun carefully woke up Hwayoung. She had gotten so used to using other people as pillows she wasn't even embarrassed anymore.
The group exited the van and the boys put on their masks and hats making the girls laugh.
"It's for sure far less obvious you're hiding something when all of you are wearing masks and hats than if you wouldn't.", Siyeon laughed at the sight. The boys looked like agents.
A few minutes later the other van drove onto the parking lot as well and as soon as they stepped out everyone saw why they were so late. They had stopped to get food.
"Did you bring something for us as well?", Hwayoung asked excited and clapped with her hands when Donghyun pulled out a bag with sandwiches.
"I had to protect them or else Joochan would have eaten them in less than a minute."
"That's not true!", Joochan defended himself. "I would not take that long for a sandwich."
"Let's go. I want to start shooting people.", Youngtaek said loudly making some people look into his direction.
"That doesn't sound creepy at all."