Jinhwan snuck out of Bobby's room the next morning.  He had tried his best to prevent any physical contact but Bobby moved around a lot.  It was Thursday and Jinhwan's first class was at 10AM.  Checking his phone, he relaxed.  For once, he wasn't in a hurry to get to class.  Looking behind him, he closed the door with only a faint click and went to get ready.

When Bobby woke up, the apartment was silent.  He walked out of his room still a little sleepy and saw a note on the table.  

You were sleeping really soundly and I didn't want to wake you up.  I'll be home around 3 today.  See you later! <3

Bobby smiled as he read the note and went to get an apple from the kitchen before heading to the gym.  His whole schedule got messed up because of the new job but he managed to move everything around.  He wasn't fighting anymore but it didn't hurt to keep up the excersise.  Plus, working out was fun... For Bobby.  It gave him a time to clear his mind.  No thinking about the crazy situation with Junhoe, no thinking about Jinhwan, no thinking about his family.

He left the gym after a solid two hours of exercise.  To put it lightly he was exhausted.  On his walk home, Bobby got a text from Soohyun asking if he could drive her to work.  Their shifts started around the same time and she lived kind of on the way to work anyway so Bobby replied "yes."  However, she asked him to pick her up at a place he didn't know.  Sighing he went along with it and walked faster to get home.  

"Jinhwan?"  Bobby called out as he walked into the apartment.  He got no response so he texted his roommate.

Bobby:  Hey, I thought you said you'd be home around 3

While waiting for a reply, Bobby went to get something to eat from the kitchen.

Jinhwan: Oh sorry.  I got cought up at the library.  I'll be home in an hour or so.

Bobby couldn't help but feel a tug at his heart when he read the text.  He had actually been looking forward to seeing Jinhwan, for even a few minutes.

Bobby: I have to leave for work soon so I guess I'll see you later.

He put his phone away and got changed for work.  There was light traffic but it wasn't serious.  Bobby pulled up to the address Soohyun had texted him right around 4:50.  If traffic stayed how it was now, they might even be early to work.  Soohyun walked out with a familiar face trailing behind her.  She kissed Yunhyeong goodbye and ran over to Bobby's car, getting into the passenger side.

"Ummm...."  He hummed as she put her seat belt on.  "Wanna explain... that?"

"Oh, we started going out.  He's so nice, you should get to know him more."  Soohyun said, smiling ear to ear.

"Does Chanhyuk know?"  Soohyun sighed and turned to him.

"Chanhyuk-oppa knows Yunhyeong already.  They get along, I'm sure he'll be okay with it."  Bobby smiled and started driving.  Soohyun was playing DJ, scrolling through Bobby's music.  The song was interrupted by a text notification and Soohyun clicked it to read it to Bobby.

"From Jinhwan, 'How late do you think you're going to get home tonight? xoxo'  Oppa, why did he add the xoxo at the end?"  Soohyun was starting to catch onto something.  Bobby's cheeks started turning red and he kept his eyes on the road.

"Um, we... I think we're dating." 

"You think you're dating?  Shouldn't you know things like that?"  Soohyun joked.

"It was kind of sudden.  We only went out once."  They had reached the bar and Bobby parked the car down the block.  As they got out, Soohyun kept teasing Bobby about Jinhwan and asking questions that Bobby didn't want to answer.  They walked into the back staff room and were greeted by Mino.  

"Oppa!  You can't just not tell me!"  Soohyun whined.  

"Tell her what?"  Mino asked, his curiousity piqued.

"Nothing."  Bobby replied dryly, walking past them to set up the bar.  

"Ey~~  Come on, just tell her."  They followed him out and kept at it.

"Fine!  Jesus if you'll stop bothering me I'll tell you."

"Promise!"  They said at the same time.

"I kissed him..."  Bobby said quietly.  The two errupted in shrieks and cheers.  

"So you're dating?"  Mino stated more than asked.  

After a brief pause, Bobby said, "Yes."

"Thank God!  I thought you were never gonna get laid after Junhoe."  Mino joked.  "Well congrats."  Bobby just nodded and tried to focus on work. 

Halfway through Bobby's shift, Jinhwan walked in and sat down at the bar.  It took Bobby a while to notice he was even there.

"Hey, can I get a beer?"  Jinhwan asked, making himself known.

"Sure, gimme a s- Jinhwan?"  Bobby was busy mixing fancy cocktails for a couple at one of the tables when he looked up and saw his roommate.  "What are you doing here?"  He asked.

"I came to see you at work since I didn't get to after my classes."  Bobby finished the drinks and handed them to Soohyun on a tray, who gave him a bright smile and a wink before taking them to the table.  He pulled out a beer for Jinhwan and handed it across the bar top.

"That's actually really sweet."  Bobby was flustered.  He didn't know what to do now that they had kissed.  Did Jinhwan expect something different now?

"Wow, why are you two so awkward?"  Mino muttered as he walked past the bar and to greet some new customers.  Jinhwan and Bobby looked away from each other, the air around them becoming more awkward every second that passed.  The silence was broken by Jinwoo coming up to give Bobby an order from another table.  Jinhwan watched him work and was slightly amazed.  Bobby worked really fast and didn't spill a single drop of anything.

"Do you want something other than your beer?"  Bobby finally asked.

"Um... I probably shouldn't.  I have class tomorrow at like, 9AM.  A hangover would not be the best thing."  Bobby nodded and went to clean some of the glasses.  "Oh, Yunyeong asked if we wanted to go on a double date.  I'm not sure how he found out about us dating though..."  Bobby let out a deep sigh and shook his head.

"Soohyun kept bothering me so I told her."  

"Oh, I see.  So... Do you wanna go?"

"Sure, what day?"

"He said Saturday.  There's a carnival somewhere that he was going to take Soohyun to.  I think he was planning to go at 6PM."

"Oh, I have work then."  Bobby didn't want to disappoint Jinhwan and it hurt to see his smile falter when Bobby mentioned work.

"No you don't.  Chaerin-noona scheduled someone to come check the gas on Saturday so you all have off."  Mino informed.  He overheard their conversation and was too excited for Bobby to let him make excuses.

"Oh, then I guess it all works out."  Bobby smiled at how Jinhwan's face lit up again.  

It was nearing 11PM and Jinhwan still hadn't left.  He had switched from beer to iced tea and was sitting at the bar talking with other customers.  Bobby had asked why he was staying out so late if he had early classes, but Jinhwan just brushed it off saying he wanted company.  They were pretty busy that night, with almost a full house, and yet Bobby found himself glancing over at Jinhwan every five minutes to make sure he was still there.  Soon enough Seunghyun showed up to take over for Bobby.  Bobby went around the bar and tapped Jinhwan, who was watching the corwds of people/

"Hey, my shift just ended."  Bobby said in a low voice.

"Okay.  Let's go!"  Jinhwan replied cheerily.  

~~~~~Saturday~~~~~

Jinhwan found himself tangled in Bobby's bedsheets again and turned to come face to face with a sleeping Bobby.  He didn't want to wake him up but Bobby's arm was wrapped around his waist and it would be too difficult to escape.  Jinhwan decided to snuggled back up into Bobby's chest and enjoy the morning.  There were a few sunrays coming in through the window that fell on Bobby like a halo.  Jinhwan found himself staring and didn't even realize Bobby had woken up.

"You're staring."  Bobby mumbled, still half asleep.

"Hm?"  Jinhwan shook himself out of his own head and stared back at Bobby.

"You were staring at me... Again."  

"Oh, sorry."  Bobby leaned down gave Jinhwan a light kiss.  For a while they just stayed snuggled together in silence.

"We should get up.  I have to go to the gym too."  Bobby said, breaking the quiet air around them.  He checked his phone and saw it was already 11AM.

"But it's nice here.  Can't you work out here?"  Jinhwan asked, a slight whine in his voice.  "We don't see each other that much other than weekends."

"You could come with me."  Bobby suggested.  Jinhwan made a face and pouted a little, making Bobby laugh.  "Fine, I'll stay here.  But you're gonna work out with me."  Bobby pulled Jinhwan out of bed and into the living room.  For an hour or so they did couples exercise.  First Bobby did sit ups with Jinhwan holding down his feet.  Every few sets he would lean just far enough to surprise Jinhwan with a kiss.  And so it repeated with push ups.  Jinhwan couldn't help but blush everytime their faces got close.  

"You laughing makes me want to laugh."  Bobby said through gritted teeth.  He was hovering over Jinhwan in plank position trying not to fall on him but the constant giggles made it hard to keep himself up.  Jinhwan reached up and tickled Bobby's sides.

"Yah!"  Bobby shouted as he rolled over in laughter.  He barely missed falling right on top of Jinhwan.

"Sorry, it was the perfect opportunity."  Jinhwan was gasping from air he was laughing so hard.  Bobby threw an arm out and hit Jinhwan's chest.  "Ahh!  That hurt!"  

"Come on, let's eat something."  Bobby got up and reached a hand out to help pull Jinhwan up.

"Ew you're all sweaty.  I'll make something, go shower."  Jinhwan pushed Bobby towards the bathroom and went to make a late breakfast.

Bobby came out of the bathroom, his hair still a little wet and sat down at the table.  Jinhwan had set out a meal of ddeokbokki and gimbap.  

"Do you just not have shirts?"  Jinhwan asked playfully.

"I do, they're just for outside though."  Bobby joked.  They finished up their meal and moved to the couch to watch TV before getting ready for their double date.  

"Why is my hair always so frustrating?"  Jinhwan said to himself.  Bobby came into the bathroom to brush his teeth and ruffled Jinhwan's hair.

"It's fluffly.  Like a bunny."  

"You're the bunny."  Jinhwan countered.  He messed with his hair a little more.  "Ugg I give up."  He stormed out of the bathroom and went to change his clothes.  Bobby laughed again as he walked away.  It was 4:30 by the time they finished getting ready and were walking towards Bobby's car.  (click for outfit) 

"Where have you two been?  We've been waiting forever!"  Yunhyeong shouted once he saw them get out of the car.  

"There was traffic."  Bobby shrugged.  Jinhwan went over to walk with Bobby and grabbed his hand, lacing their fingers together.  Bobby looked down in slight shock but just smiled and kept walking.  Yunhyeong pretended to be sick before Soohyun grabbed his hand and pulled him towards a cotton candy vendor.  Jinhwan and Bobby followed and soon both pairs had a stick of cotton candy.

"Do you want to ride something or play games first?"  Bobby asked the group.  

"Rollercoasters scare me."  Soohyun said.

"Yeah I think we'll just stay on the ground.  We can meet up in like fifteen twenty minutes if you guys want to go on a ride."  Yunhyeong suggested.

"That sounds like a good plan.  We can meet here."  Jinhwan added.  The couples went off in their own directions and enjoyed a night out.  

"What rides do you wanna go on?"  Jinhwan asked.  Bobby lifted their entwined hands and pointed at the Viking ride.

"Whoa whoa wait a minute."  Jinhwan tried to pull Bobby back towards something closer to the ground but he was too strong.  

"Come on, it'll be fun."  They got on the short line and watched other people scream and shriek.  Jinhwan's face got a shade paler every time he saw the ride go higher.  They finally got to the front of the line, handed the worker their tickets, and got on the ride.  Bobby squeezed Jinhwan's hand in his as the bar came down and the ride started.  Jinhwan was a little dazed as they stepped back onto Earth but it wasn't as bad as he had expected.  They went on a few other rides before meeting up with Yunhyeong and Soohyun.  Their twenty minutes alone were up and both of them were swaying a little as they walked towards the cotton candy stand.  

"You two look drunk."  Yunhyeong commented as they approached the two.

"Too.  Much.  Spinning."  Jinhwan said.

"Well, we should go play some games or something."  Soohyun suggested.  They went to a balloon popping game but the only one that won anything was Jinhwan.  He picked a little white bunny plushie and held it up next to Bobby's face.

"See?  Twins."  Jinhwan laughed, making Bobby laugh, which only further proved Jinhwan's point of Bobby looking like a bunny.

"They're so cute."  Soohyun whispered to Yunhyeong.  The group moved on, walking around looking at all the games and rides.  After a little wandering Soohyun saw a giant dog stuffed animal and begged Yunhyeong to help her win it.  They went over to the basketball game and Yunhyeong gave it a go.  

"Do you want a stuffed animal?"  Bobby asked Jinhwan.

"Sure."  Jinhwan shrugged.  He already won the bunny but he intended to give it to Bobby later.  Bobby joined Yunhyeong and the two had a mini competition.  Bobby smoked Yunhyeong and got enough baskets to win the biggest prize.  The man running the game pulled down a smaller version of the dog that Soohyun wanted and handed it to Yunhyeong.  Bobby picked out a stuffed panda that as big as Jinhwan.  

"Yah!  How am I supposed to carry this around?"  Jinhwan asked, shocked by both Bobby's score and the size of the stuffed animal he was holding.  "It's just as big as I am!  How are we supposed to do anything now?"  

"We can put it in the car before we do anything else."  Bobby said casually.  Which is just what they did.  The two of them left Yunhyeong and Soohyun alone for a few minutes while they went back to Bobby's car to store the giant panda.  It didn't fit in the trunk so they just put it in the back seat.  

"Are you having fun?"  Jinhwan asked on their walk back.

"Yeah, of course.  Why?"  

"You just look kind of... bored."  Bobby looked confused now.

"This is the most fun I've had out in a really long time.  I'm just trying to remember all of it for later."  Bobby smiled down at Jinhwan and held his hand out for Jinhwan's.  Instead Jinhwan wrapped an arm around Bobby's waist.  Bobby put his arm around Jinhwan's shoulders and they walked back like that.

"Hey, Soohyun actually has to get home soon.  I promised Chanhyuk I'd get her home before 11 so we should get going."  Yunhyeong said once their group of 4 rejoined.

"This was really fun though.  We should all go out again later."  Soohyun added.  

"Yeah, definately.  Get home safe."  Jinhwan and Bobby said their goodbyes and then it was just the two of them.

"So, what should we do now?"  Jinhwan asked.

"We could go on the Ferris Wheel.  The view is probably really nice."  Bobby suggested.

"Aren't you the romantic."  Jinhwan teased.  It was a good idea though and Jinhwan was even thinking of it himself.  They made their way to the Ferris Wheel line but apparently everyone else had the same idea because the line was at least 25 people long.  

"This was a really nice night."  Jinhwan said as they stood in line.

"Yeah, I'm glad we came."

"Do you think we can go out more?"  

"It'll be hard with your classes and my jobs.  But we can try."  They didn't see much of each other as it was.  It was only their second date but neither wanted it to end.  

"I have finals soon and after that I have an internship at a hospital but the summer will be easier to schedule stuff."  Jinhwan was optimistic and wanted the two of them to work.  "We could always hang out on Saturdays.  It doesn't have to be a date all the time.  I just want to spend time together."

"Sounds perfect."  Bobby said.  They finally reached the front of the line and got into one of the Ferris Wheel carriages.   They settled down and stared out the windows at the beautiful view.  

"Let's take a picture!"  Jinhwan pulled his phone out and stretched his arm out, trying to get as much of the view behind them as possible.

"Haha, let me do it."  Bobby took the phone to take the picture after seeing Jinhwan struggle.  Jinhwan put his arm around Bobby's shoulders and leaned his head on his shoulder.  They took a few pictures with different poses and faces.  Bobby was taking one final picture and was surprised when Jinhwan kissed his cheek right when he clicked the button.  Jinhwan scrolled through the photos Bobby took and found himself smiling like an idiot.  Bobby pulled Jinhwan's phone out of his hands and set it on the bench they were sitting on to lean in and properly kiss him.  They stayed like that for a while, unaware that the ride was returning to the ground.  They came back down to Earth a short time after, just in time to get off the Ferris Wheel.  Jinhwan had to run back to grab his forgotten phone from the bench of their carriage.  He ran back to catch up with Bobby, phone in his pocket.  Their hands found each other like it was a natural thing now.  It was pretty late so they agreed to go home and presumably cuddle.

When they walked into their apartment they were not expecting to see Junhoe standing in their living room with a knife.  Junhoe saw their intertwined hands and something broke inside of him.  He ran at Jinhwan with the knife raised.  Bobby was quick to act, pushing Jinhwan back and narrowly missing the blade.  

"Jinhwan go to the police station!"  Bobby yelled while trying to dodge Junhoe's attacks.

"And leave you here?  Are you crazy?"  Jinhwan got up and stumbled to the side a little.  He felt a wave of relief when he saw that Bobby had managed to knock the knife out of Junhoe's hand.  

"Just get help!"  Bobby was too distracted and Junhoe knocked him down to make a dash for Jinhwan.  Before he could get to him, a police officer barreled through the open doorway and tackled Junhoe.  Daesung held him down while two other officers came in to help contain the attacker.  

"Seungri, handcuffs."  Daesung ordered.  One of the other officers handed Daesung a pair of handcuffs and then escorted Junhoe out of the apartment.

"Officer Kang?"  Jinhwan said.  "H-how did you know?"  He trailled off at the end of his question.

"My partner was watching the apartment and said he saw someone go in.  We waited a little to see what the situation was and heard a fight."  Daesung explained.  He gesutred to the remaining officer, who only nodded.  "Officer Dong Youngbae here caught on pretty quick."  

Bobby got up and thanked the officers.

"It's our job.  He won't bother you for a while now.  Stalking, breaking and entering, plus assault and possible attempted murder... That's going to be a while in jail.  And I'm sure the judge will see to it that a restraining order is put into the final agreement."  Youngbae finally said.  

Jinhwan thanked them again as they left the apartment.  He closed the door and let out a sigh.

"Well at least now he won't bother us."  He said, going over to Bobby.  "Are you okay?"  

"Yeah, I'm fine...  I'm fine."  Jinhwan nodded and gave Bobby a hug.  Bobby rested his chin on the top of Jinhwan's head.

"Are you sure?  You sound... upset."  

"Junhoe and I went out for a few years.  It was comfortable, but it wasn't what I wanted anymore.  I didn't want to push him away like I did but he wouldn't let go."  Bobby's voice was distant, like he was recalling an old memory. 

"And that's sad?  Not having him around?"  

"No, it's not that.  I feel like it's my fault he ended up this way.  He always talked about the future and where we would be in a few years.  Now he doesn't have much of a future."  

"He chose to make it harder on himself.  You did what you had to."  Jinhwan pulled his head back to look up at Bobby.

"Thanks.  I needed to hear that."  Bobby rested his forehead against Jinhwan's and closed his eyes.  Their apartment was dark with only the light from outside streaming in through the windows.  Neither of them moved an inch.  They stayed in each other's embrace, foreheads pressed together, for what seemed like hours.

"I think I'm falling in love."  Jinhwan said brethlessly before pulling Bobby's head down to kiss him.

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AN: And it comes to an end... :(  this story has been so much fun to write and thank you all for your comments and support (I've said that so many times but I mean it)  comment your thoughts, should there be a sequel?  ideas for how to add to it?  feedback is welcome!! thanks again

see you in the next one ;D