back to present
woo 🐻
gyu, how's it going?
having fun?
not really
people are creepy here
they are looking at me like 👁️👄👁️
cause you are hot 😏
I told you. my magic worked.
ugh dammit gunwook
I wanna go home. 😭
no. you are not going anywhere.
NEVER BACK DOWN NEVER WHAT???? 😡
never give up.
better.
good luck pookie 🔞
PARK GUNWOOK.
Gyuvin was startled when he heard the sound of a chair being pulled. He turned his head to see a sexy-looking girl standing behind him. She wore a very revealing black body-con dress, and her hair was tied up. She took a seat next to Gyuvin, shooting seductive glances. Gyuvin was perplexed, unsure of what to do. He felt like running for his life, but his feet were stuck to the ground.
"hey.. oppa"
"Are you alone?" she whispered in a high-pitched voice.
"You know... you are so handsome. It would be in vain if a handsome guy like you sits alone like this," she inched her face toward Gyuvin, her eyes fixed on his lips. Gyuvin backed off, scared and helpless. "I feel sad" she pouted.
"Sorry, ma'am, b-but I'm not interested."
"Why not... come on, babe... should I call you daddy?" she voiced low, biting his lips.
She placed her hand on Gyuvin's shoulder, rubbing in circles. But Gyuvin felt another heavy hand on his shoulder, stopping the woman from practically abusing him. Gyuvin turned around to see the half-blond guy he saw earlier.
"He's occupied. You better leave, miss," Ricky said in a deep stern voice, making the girl shiver. The girl stood up in a hurry, left without meeting the boys' eyes.
Ricky took a glance at Gyuvin's face. He noticed the little droplets of sweat covering his forehead and neck.
He chuckled internally.
"Are you okay?" he said, shifting his attention to the awkward petite boy sitting on the chair.
"Yes, thank you for saving me" Gyuvin laughed slightly.
"Nice to meet you... uhhh..." Gyuvin paused, looking at the beautiful taller male who just took a seat in front of him. Gyuvin couldn't help but notice Ricky's features. The changing lights highlighted Ricky's mix of blond and black hair, giving off a cool vibe. Gyuvin's eyes focused on Ricky's dark, expressive eyes, catching a glimpse of playfulness. Ricky's lips curved into a confident and pretty smile Gyuvin found himself drawn to that easy charisma. His eyes landed on the latter's tattoo, inked in black on his pale neck, making him 10 times more hot and attractive.
"Quanrui..."
"You can call me Rui." Ricky smiled.
As for Ricky, he never used his nickname Ricky whenever he went out for clubbing. Everyone knew him as Shen Ricky. Only his one-night sweethearts knew his real name, except his close friends. He wanted to keep his college life and club life separately, so whenever he went out drinking or sleeping around, he always introduced himself with his real name, which a lot of people didn't know about.
"Rui... nice to meet you. I'm Kim Gyuvin." Gyuvin smiled, his eyes disappearing into two thin lines.
"Oh, and thank you for the drink... uhh, earlier."
"No problem. New, huh?" Ricky said as he took a seat comfortably on the chair.
Gyuvin nodded shyly. He rubbed his palms together, avoiding the gaze of the boy.
"Well, welcome to the club, literally. It can be a bit of a struggle, especially the first time. You'll get used to it soon."
Gyuvin chuckled nervously. "Yeah, I'm having it hard already." The sound of his voice blending seamlessly with the music.
The conversation flowed. The club's air seemed to mellow as Ricky's friendly appearance created a bubble of comfort around them. Gyuvin, though still nervous, found himself opening up to the boy's easygoing charm. Yes, Ricky indeed looked like a playboy, which he was, but when it comes to talking and making new friends, there was no one better than him. Despite the dark aura he held inside the club, in his private life, he was a nice and fun person to hang out with. Gyuvin was finally happy that he found someone who he can spend time with without being weirded out like all those other guys trying to get in his pants. (a/n who's gonna tell him 🫢)
"Hey..hey, calm down. Aren't you too young to stress out like this?" Ricky slightly laughed.
The more Ricky observed Gyuvin, the more he admired the happy vibe that radiated from the brown-haired boy. Ricky paid attention to Gyuvin's expressions — the constant smile, the sparkling eyes. He couldn't help but laugh at the younger's cute moves and pure and bubbly comments.
"So, since you are so excited, wanna drink?"
"My treat, don't worry," Ricky winked.
"Uhhh thanks," Gyuvin muttered, his nervous jitters hitting again.
"Whiskey?"
"Uhhh I don't know... I haven't tried alcohol before, you know."
"I know, let's start strong, shall we? Or else your first chance would be no fun," Ricky chuckled.
Gyuvin hesitated before answering; he wasn't sure if this is the right thing to do, but he promised himself to take it easy and just go with the flow. So, he muttered a yes, making the taller male smile. Ricky gestured the waiter, ordering out the names of drinks Gyuvin had never heard of before. While the glasses arrive, Ricky smoothly slipped into the conversation.
"But why are you alone today? Normally, first-timers come with friends."
"They are busy today. Since I'm already an adult, I just wanted to have fun like others and see how it goes. Plus, I'm used to having fun by myself."
"By yourself?"
"Oh, come on, I've been single for all 20 years of my life. Can't relate to those." Gyuvin laughed, pointing his hands at the couples having K-drama moments on the dance floor.
'hao hyung is right, so he IS a virgin'
The brown-colored drinks arrived at their table. Gyuvin watched nervously as Ricky poured them into clear glasses. The addictive beat of the club's music echoed as Gyuvin slowly took a sip of the whiskey Ricky offered. His face twisted in a mix of surprise and bitterness.
"Damn, that's stronger than I thought." Gyuvin coughed, his eyes widening.
"woa..you must have good alcohol tolerance?" Gyuvin asked, impressed at how easily the other gulped down that nasty solution.
Ricky chuckled, taking a sip of his own drink. "Yeah, whiskey isn't for everyone. Take it slow, Gyuvin."
They clinked their glasses once again. Gyuvin kept at it, his cautious sips turning into more confident swigs. He tried to be braver, his throat burning from each sip he took. Soon after, his gulping became slow, and he placed his glass on the table with a soft thud. Ricky couldn't help but see that the alcohol hit Gyuvin faster than expected.
"Lightweight? Aren't you?" Ricky teased, raising an eyebrow.
Gyuvin, already tipsy to the bone, grinned sheepishly. "I'm not duh."
Ricky watched the redness taking over the younger one's cheeks, clearly signifying he's drunk.
'he even cuter when he's drunk.'
Ricky eyed Gyuvin across the table in the club, the dim lights casting a glow on his slightly flushed face. The alcohol had loosened Gyuvin up, making him more carefree. Ricky, usually into one-night stands, found something different about Gyuvin. It wasn't just the talking; there was a certain charm in the way Gyuvin had in him, attracting the taller male.
The bright lights highlighted features of the boy Ricky found surprisingly appealing – Gyuvin's slightly tousled hair, the easy smile on his pinkish lips, and the warmth in his brown eyes. Unlike Ricky's usual hookups that were mainly about physical attraction, this was different.
It wasn't love at first sight or some crazy realization. It was just a moment, realizing that Gyuvin, even a bit tipsy, had something special that went beyond Ricky's casual flings.
It's true that the first time Ricky saw Gyuvin, he wanted to sleep with him; that's why he even approached him in the first place. But the innocence in the boy's eyes seemed to hold him back for some reason.
When it comes to one-night stands, Ricky went all in; he had no rules. If he found someone attractive, he approached them and got what he wanted. It was as simple as that. And of course, he was hot as hell, so he never got rejected. But seeing the boy acting so childish and pure in front of him, he couldn't make up his mind to take advantage of him. This was the first time Ricky felt a feeling like that. It was only for Gyuvin. Ricky didn't understand why, but he promised himself he won't go beyond drinking with Gyuvin. He tried to control his desires; the younger was too pretty to hold back.
Ricky glanced at his slightly exposed collarbone; he couldn't help but imagine how Gyuvin would look under him. Shaking his thoughts, Ricky shook his head.
'No Ricky, are you stupid? You can't whoop him in this state; he's clearly drunk. And it's gonna be his first time. Maybe next day.'
"Will you come next time too?" he asked, hoping Gyuvin will come again.
Gyuvin nodded. "Sure, why not? Only if you come to hang out with me," he giggled in a tipsy voice.
Gyuvin stood up suddenly, his legs wobbling from the effects of too much whiskey he gulped. Ricky looked at the tall boy, placing his glass back on the table.
"I need to go to the bathroom."
He said, trying to walk holding the edge of a chair. Ricky, observing Gyuvin's unsteady steps, looked somewhat worried.
"Are you okay?" Ricky asked, standing up. "Let me help."
Gyuvin, with a half-smile, shook his head. "No, I can manage. I'm totally fine."
"I don't think so."
Ricky hesitated but eventually settled back into his seat.
Minutes ticked by, still no Gyuvin.
"Did he go home or what?"
Unable to wait any longer, he decided to check on Gyuvin.
Pushing through the large crowd, Ricky made his way to the men's bathroom. The door opened, revealing Gyuvin at the sink, attempting to steady himself. Water splashed as he washed his hands, and Ricky couldn't help but notice the struggle in Gyuvin's tipsy movements.
"Gyuvin, I think you should go home now. you are super drunk." Ricky's voice, holding Gyuvin's arm to steady the younger.
Gyuvin, glancing at himself in the mirror, met Ricky's eyes with a lopsided grin. "No way, I wanna hang out with you more."
"You can come again next time. But for now, go home. Let's go," Ricky said, pulling the younger out of the room to the red-carpeted hallway despite the younger's whines in denial.
"Be a good boy and listen to me, okay?"
-tbc-
grab your HOLY WATER for next chapter pookies!!! 😭
CAN WE TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE HOW FUCKING PRETTY HE LOOKS. I'VE BEEN GOING CARZY FOR THIS ROCKSTAR RICKY LATELY OMG. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
it gives off the Brooklyn baby "my boyfriends in the band, he play guitar while sing lou reed" JAJAJAJA