It was ten in the morning and Mark was already close to tearing his hair out in frustration. Going through his wardrobe aggressively, he let out a cry that resembled a dying cat and attracted his roommate’s attention.

Bambam stepped into Mark’s room after hearing the nuisance his usually quiet hyung was making and studied the mess he was creating with a frown on his face.

‘Woahhh hyung, if you keep going on like that you might break something…and by something I mean you cause the closet is pretty well-built’ Bambam pointed out plainly, settling down in Mark’s bed comfortably.

Mark glared at him but didn’t bother to reply. He noticed the younger was already dressed, probably for his classes but that just further increased his agitation.

‘What’s wrong? It’s too early to be so grumpy, even for you’ a hint of concern in his eyes

Mark groaned, threw the turtleneck sweater he was holding in the floor and slumped into his bed

‘I have nothing good to wear’ he said, pouting sullenly

Bambam raised his eyebrows and started laughing  

Mark narrowed his eyes at his reaction, his annoyance building up even more

‘I’m glad you find my misery amusing, but if you are done being unhelpful, please feel free to leave before I kick you out myself’

That just made Bambam giggle harder and Mark just grimaced

‘Sorry hyung, but that’s the reason you have been causing a ruckus so early in the morning? ’ Mark was about to protest but Bambam cut him off ‘You have good clothes and you have a very good sense of fashion, you pull of casual wear better than anyone I know’ Bambam insisted

Mark looked up at him ‘Really?’ he skeptically asked

‘Yes, trust me’ Bambam sincerely answered nodding his head ‘Just wear something that you’re comfortable in’

Mark smiled at him, feeling slightly more optimistic Maybe he needs to be more confident

‘So, who is it that you’re trying to impress? Bambam asked, seemingly nonchalant

Mark’s smile disappeared and he could feel his cheeks getting warm so he stood up re-examine his closet

‘I’m not trying to impress anyone, mind your own business kid’ he muttered, hoping he would drop it

‘Hmmm’ came the eloquent reply, but then he continued ‘Jin-ho? Ju-yung? Jaehyung’ 

Mark turned around, staring at Bambam nonplussed who looked like he was solving the greatest mystery ever

‘Ohhh no wait, was it Jinyoung? Park Jinyoung? The literature major?’  Bambam asked with exaggerated eagerness

Mark’s eyes widened and the flush on his cheeks were back while Bambam smirked at him knowingly, wiggling his eyebrows unattractively

‘Who knew you would go after the bookish types?’

‘Nose out, or I’ll break it’ Mark threatened with his red cheeks

‘Ahh you are so cute hyung! Have you ever even picked up a book before?’ Bambam pinched Mark’s cheeks and cracked up at Mark’s death glare   

‘Get out. Now. ‘He tried to sound stern but it came out more whiny than anything else and it made Bambam double up in laughter.  How many people did Youngjae publicize this news to? He is dead meat

 ‘Okay’ he replied, still giggling ‘Have fun date with your boyfriend’ Bambam said in a sing-song voice

‘He is not my boyfriend’ ‘Mark grumbled …Yet

‘Yeah and you sound real upset about it. Don’t worry you are lucky you are born with a face like that, it covers up for your pain in the neck attitude, he will totally be floored’ Bambam said grinning cheekily and giving him two thumbs up. He quickly made a dash to avoid the flying slipper Mark threw his way, barking one loud ‘goodluck and use protection’ before finally leaving the dorm, leaving a flustered Mark behind.

‘Dork’ Mark muttered and resumed looking at his closet when his phone buzzed to life

Picking it up he saw the message was from the person that has been the cause of his twitchy state yet it totally made the frown in his face disappear.

From: Jinyoungie

Good morning J  can’t wait to see you today, you didn’t forget did you?  I’ll be counting down the minutes!

P.S. Bring the keychain with you and also do you like flowers?

Mark was beaming when he quickly texted back (not before he proofread his message like fifty times and made sure it sounded a little cute and a little flirty)

To: Jinyoungie

Good morning Jinyoungie! No, I have a great memory, especially when it comes to things or people I like. You’ll find out if stick around ;) I’ll see you there at 11 and yes I love flowers.

Going back to his closet for the umpteenth time, he finally decided to go with Bambam’s advice to wear casual clothes and picked out his black ripped jeans, a white tank top and a red plaid shirt.

After fretting over his hair for over twenty minutes, he deemed himself ready, or more like forced to tell himself he was ready. 

He checked his phone again and found one unread message by Jinyoung, opening it up quickly, he felt his heart skip a beat

From: Jinyoungie

I plan to stick around J

He gaped at the one sentence for over a minute before leaving the dorm and making his way to the café, walking with a spring on his every step. Fortunately, the café was at a walking distance from his home. He could feel the butterflies in his stomach, actually he could feel the whole goddamn zoo in his stomach making him dizzy with joy!

Even though it might be too early for them to make promises like this, it didn’t stop Mark from having a stupid smile on his face throughout the whole time he made his way to the café.

Reaching his destination he entered the café named ‘My Home’ and looked around until he spotted a familiar figure waving at him with an eye crinkling smile.

He could feel his heart fluttering at the sight of Jinyoung sitting in one of the secluded corners of the café with two drinks, the second one looking a lot like the signature caramel macchiato Mark would always buy in any café.

Walking over to their table, he smiles and takes his seat opposite Jinyoung.

‘I’m so glad you came’ Jinyoung said softly, pushing the caramel macchiato towards Mark who muttered a quiet ‘thank you’ before taking a sip from it, hoping it would calm his nerves.

‘I told you I would’ Mark replied and looking down at his drink he decided to grill him with questions that were bothering him for quite some time now ‘How did you know which drink to buy for me?

Jinyoung smirked ‘lucky guess’

‘Nop, not falling for that again’ Mark deadpanned making Jinyoung laugh

‘Please Jinyoung, you seem to know awful lot about me and in comparison I know so little! You’re being unfair to me’ Mark whined but didn’t miss the fond expression in the younger’s face

‘Okay okay, you really wanna know?’

Mark nodded a little too eagerly and watched how Jinyoung’s cheeks started to flush a little

that’s adorable

‘Okay fine’ Jinyoung said with cheeks tinted pink, his gaze fixed on his cup of Americano ‘I’ve might have skipped telling you exactly how much help I’ve had from your friends, well our friends’

‘And exactly how much help did you have?’ Mark asked with a -eating grin, his heart twisting at the thought of Jinyoung caring so much that he goes to his friends for council

‘Well you know I asked around about what you like or dislike, the usual stuff’ Jinyoung mumbled bashfully, avoiding Mark’s gaze

Mark gasped softly ‘Oh so the ice-cream you brought…it wasn’t your favorite was it?’

‘Yep, it was the first time I ever heard of that brand’ he admitted ‘It was nice though’

Jinyoung looked up at the sound of Mark’s giggle and he smiled shyly since Mark was pretty much giving him the heart eyes.

‘Don’t laugh at me, I wanted to impress you and I had only one shot’ the younger confessed bluntly which made Mark turn pink

 ‘Damn it Park Jinyoung, stop being so cute’ he muttered sheepishly

Jinyoung grinned at the flustered mess in front of him, satisfied with Mark’s reaction over his words, and happy that the tables turned.

‘So, what’s the story of the key-chain?’

‘Impatient, are we?’ the younger teased, snickering when Mark huffed

Jinyoung sighed and told him to bring out the keychain which Mark did at once

Turning it around, Jinyoung softly started tracing a shape in the keychain and it took a moment for Mark to realize that all those intricate work designs were subtly shaped as a bird.

‘It’s a dove’ he explained looking at Mark while his fingers continued to trace the pattern gently. ‘They represent monogamy and loyalty in relationships and are seen as symbols of love’ His voice was so soft and mellow that Mark melted

‘And’ he continued with playful smile ‘I made it’

Mark’s jaw dropped ‘No way’ he gasped out, the shock not leaving his face even when Jinyoung starts chuckling while nodding

‘No way did you make this Park Jinyoung’ he huffed in frustration

‘Who are you?! Saint Valentine?’

Unable to mask his admiration, he picked up the keychain to study it even more; ignoring Jinyoung’s burst of giggles. How secretly talented is this guy? Does he have superpowers too? I mean he reads for fun, which should be considered a superpower given how rare that is

‘Well I’m just me, but a real romantic at heart I’ll let you know that’ Jinyoung replied cheekily, winking at Mark and grinning when Mark’s cheeks started flushing. Oh how he loved it to know he had that effect on Mark

‘Stop making me blush’ Mark muttered abashedly ‘how do you know how to do this?’

‘My mom taught me how to make all sorts of handicrafts since I was a kid’ he answered smiling so fondly at the memory, it made Mark smile too involuntarily.

‘I was surprised and a bit flattered when you picked it up even though you had no intention of buying it’

Mark bit his lip at the memory ‘I wanted to buy it but ……I was broke, I had spent all the money in the tickets and the rides’ he admitted with a pout

‘I didn’t want you to pay for it, takes away the meaning of it all’ Jinyoung said with his eye-crinkling smile and Mark felt his heart speed up

‘I stand by what I said the other day’ Mark said firmly picking up the keychain and softly tracing it the same way Jinyoung did ‘it’s truly beautiful and I’m glad you decided to tell me the story of it. Makes it so much more meaningful and valuable. I will treasure it Jinyoung. Thank you so much’ he said it with so much sincerity while flashing his own bright smile that Jinyoung looked in awe.

Mark was still looking at the keychain fondly while sipping in his drink that he didn’t notice the shift in Jinyoung’s expression

‘So I heard from Bam that you were creating chaos in the morning on what to wear today?’

Mark choked on his drink and started coughing violently. Looking up he saw Jinyoung smirking smugly. He was still trying to get himself together when Jinyoung continued mercilessly

‘He complained a lot about how sulky you were and something about sounding like a dying cat-’

Mark let out an aggravated sigh, fully aware that his face must be tomato red and glared at Jinyoung as threateningly as possible but it clearly didn’t work because Jinyoung only laughed harder.

‘Now now don’t get mad, assuming I was the reason for your chaotic morning, I would like you to know that I was no different and that my roommate had a similar reaction to Bam’s. Jinyoung said, scratching the back of his neck shyly.

That just made Mark flush harder but still maintained that glare, pretending to be upset

‘Wipe that smirk off your face Park Jinyoung’ he snapped

‘Or else?’ Jinyoung continued smiling smugly with his eyebrows raised, daring Mark….to do what?

Maybe it was because he didn’t want to be the only flustered one in their relationship or whatever this was, but he leaned in and quickly pecked Jinyoung on his lips, wiping the smirk off his face as intended. He didn’t know where he got the courage to kiss him in a café packed with people, but he couldn’t help but feel satisfied as he stares at the now red face Jinyoung who looks flustered and impressed at the same time.

Mark giggled nervously and after a second Jinyoung joined him as they laughed at their silliness.

‘You are full of surprises Mr. Tuan’ Jinyoung said softly, his cheeks still pink from their laughter and the surprise kiss

Mark rolled his eyes ‘Yeah I’m not the one with a truckload of artistic talents Mr. Park’

Jinyoung chuckled and gestured if he was done with his drink, to which Mark happily nodded.

They left the café and were walking near a park, their hands intertwined and shy smiles in their faces.

‘You should meet my roommate Yugyeom, he is Bam’s best friend’ Jinyoung said as they strolled through the park

‘Yeah I know him but never actually got the chance to talk to him properly. I will. Right after I murder Bambam and send him to Mars for opening his big mouth’ Traitor. Yep Mark was gonna kill him

Jinyoung howled with laughter and pulled Mark closer

‘You don’t need to do that. If it makes you feel any better, I was continuously smiling since last night and that made Yugyoem ask if I slept with a hanger in my mouth’ Jinyoung said shaking his head

That made Mark snicker ‘That actually does make me feel better’ he said smiling widely while nodding his head.

But then he remembered he wanted to ask an important question. He needed to know if they were on the same page. And if he was his…..

 He sighed and gathered up every ounce of courage he had and proceeded to ask THE question

‘J-Jinyoung’ Jinyoung hummed in reply and stopped to look at Mark when he didn’t continue

 ‘Umm so is this-are we official? Like are you my….’ he trailed off but managed to lay out the main question. His eyes were fixed on the ground though and that made Jinyoung frown.

‘No’

Mark’s heart stopped and he looked up at Jinyoung, clearly hurt

Jinyoung smiled and caressed his cheek softly

‘Not yet’ he whispered and slowly took out a single rose from his jacket and offered it to Mark, who looked like a lost puppy.

Just when he thought he couldn’t get any cuter But Jinyoung couldn’t get distracted by his cuteness now, he was in a mission

‘Mark Tuan,’ he started in a firm tone that still carried the fondness he had for the other ‘you had me the moment you entered the store, with your adorable awkwardness and shyness. You were captivating from the moment I laid eyes on you, I’ve never seen someone with a more beautiful smile and I would like to be the cause of that smile, of the sparkle in your eyes. ‘Jinyoung said while smiling, his face turning crimson with every word he spoke.

Finally he threw in the big question

‘I really really like you Mark, would you like to be my boyfriend?’ he asked with hopeful eyes

Mark was having a hard time forming words as he stared at Jinyoung, just blinking and processing what was said to him. When finally the words registered in his mind, he punched Jinyoung in the chest hard enough to leave a bruise, making Jinyoung clutch his chest while staring at Mark in mock outrage.

‘What? Too cheesy?’ he asked, wanting to know the reason for the unusual reaction (even though he knew)

‘You jerk! You scared me! For a second I thought this was a one-sided thing’ He punched Jinyoung again but Jinyoung chuckling embraced him tightly

‘How could you think that? Didn’t you see how smitten I was from the moment I met you?’

‘No’ Mark mumbled and buried his face on the crook of Jinyoung’s neck

Shaking with laughter, he asked ‘So what’s your answer to my confession?

Mark looked up and smiled shyly ‘I would love to be your boyfriend. You had me the moment I stepped into Paradise’

Jinyoung gave his signature eye crinkling smile and leaned down to kiss his now boyfriend slowly, both of them lost in their tight embrace.

This is what contentment must feel like.

Hey there readers! I wrote a bonus chapter as requested by some of you, but i don't know how it became this long! 

Anyway let me know what you guys think ^^ 

Thanks for reading <3