(Mark’s pov) 

 That morning I woke up feeling dizzy. Not sure if I slept too much or too little. I remember falling asleep on the couch on Jinyoung’s lap and then sleeping deeply.

 

I thought of sleeping some more until I realized something was pressing on my stomach. I laid my eyes down and saw Jinyoung cuddled up to my side with his head on my chest.

 

No wonder my dream felt so real. He most likely was dragged by me last night or something of the sort I thought amused.

 

Jinyoung mumbled something intelligible and streched up.

 

« You’re awake sunshine. »

 

He seemed surprised for a second and smiled finally realizing what he was doing here.

 

He hummed as an answer and laid down his head back to my chest.

 

« What time is it ? I want to sleep but I have so many things to do. What should I do ? » He sighed.

 

I checked up on my phone on which was indicated 8 AM.

 

« Sleep so more, I’ll wake you up. » I said as I patted his hair.

 

He put his head deeper in my neck, let out a sigh of relief.

 

« Thank you hyung. » He whispered half asleep.

 

It felt so good I did not want to let go of him.

 

His hair was so soft and had such a freshly washed kind of smell I couldn’t help but keep patting it lovingly.

 

I spent half an hour daydreaming unable to fall back asleep. I decided to wake him up to avoid hearing his nagging all day about how I messed up his perfectly organized schedule.

 

He looked so relaxed and happy. And he kind of looked younger too. It didn’t have that rough and serious expression he always tries to hide with a smile.

 

«  Jinyoungie wake up it’s almost nine. » I said as I his back. No answer. He wouldn’t bugde.

 

I shook him up a bit.

 

« I’m going to kiss you if you don’t » I .

 

It apparently worked because he said,  « You know you can be such an annoyance when you want to. »

 

« What did I do ?  » I giggled, fully aware of that.

 

« We kind of alrealdy did that yesterday. You were hugging me so hard we touched lips pabo-ya. »

 

« What ? »

 

My face turned red and I looked away. He laughed and sat up.

 

« It was just a peck by accident don’t get so shy, okay ? » He hit me suddenly acting very cute.

 

I chuckled still embarrassed and instinctively jumped to his neck.

 

« It’s a shame. I want them again. »

 

« What do you mean? » He asked looking at me in the eyes, curious.

 

« Your lips. I bet they are very soft. » I said as I stared at them, genuinely curious.

 

It seemed to disturb him. His ears turned red and he quickly changed his gaze.

 

He chuckled awkwardly.

 

 « You can be so silly sometimes.  Let go of me I have to get prepared. »

 

I was still staring at him, he pouted slightly which made him look even more adorable.

 

I let go of him and he went to the door.

 

« I’ll miss my Jinyoungie. See you later. I’ll wait for you tonight too. » I said before he went out.

 

He seemed to hear me because he let out an awkward laugh before disappearing.

 

I quit playing around and laid down as soon as he left the room.

 

My heart was pounding just thinking of us two touching lips. It made me crazy.

 

I did not even need to get wasted to show him my feelings I thought worried.

 

‘How could I thoughtlessly tell him I wanted his lips ?’

 

I buried my head in the pillow to let out a frustrated scream.

 

                                                                                                                                      

(The same day, late in the afternoon, at a mini-fanmeeting…)

 

It was the last schedule of the today. All the members gathered in front to greet the fans and went back to their seat.   

 

The day went by very fast.

 

 Jinyoungie was sitting two rows from me. Although I wanted to, I didn’t reach out to him still conflicted about my own feelings.

 

« Annyeong Mark hyung. » He waved at me as soon he saw me glancing at me. He was wearing black glasses and a white shirt. Always looking professional and chic which I deeply appreciated.

 

I smiled back and quickly looked away.

 

Without me realizing, he had changed seat with Yugyeom.

 

I felt someone patting my shoulder. So used of Jackson doing so I didn’t look who it was.

 

« Ya, Mark hyung you did not even say hi. » Jinyoung said with a frown on his face.

 

« Sorry, I thought it was Jackson, how are you ? How was your day ? » I quickly answered.

 

He smiled, reassured. I almost forgot how sensitive he could be about being ignored. I should not hurt him just because of my unsolved feelings for him. He suddenly took my hand.

 

« It was alright I guess. » He sounded bitter somehow.

 

Before I could ask him more about his day we had to welcome the fans.  

 

We were rapidly distracted by all the fans coming up I did not get the chance to talk to him at all.  

 

He did seem better after he talked to each one of them.

 

While Jaebum was doing a final speech, Jinyoung took my arm and laid his head on my shoulder. A little bit dazed, I grinned and did the same. The fans seemed to like it as they screamed at that gesture.

 

Jinyoung acted even cuter after that , giving me an eyesmile and sending kisses into the air.

I giggled at such an adorable view and I came closer to his face. The fans went crazy. And the members, getting used to it, were watching us unbothered.  

 

Well, Yugyeom was more eye-siding us while cringing. As for Jackson, he pulled us apart from one another and yelled « Stop ! There are kids here, you animals ! ».  

 

Everyone bursted in laughter at his comment.

 

We quickly wrapped up the fan meeting and greeted one last time our lovely ahgase before going home.

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Later that day, Youngjae, Jackson, Coco and I were watching TV.

 

« Ya I’m hungry, Jackson hyung, would you order us some food ? » Youngjae asked, patting his empty stomach.

 

I nodded, also very hungry.

 

« What do you both want to eat then ? »

 

« I don’t know. »  Youngjae and I both answered still focused on the TV show.

 

He looked at us blankly. We both laughed at the situation and I said , « Just whatever. As long as it’s food. »

 

Youngjae repeated after me funnily, « Yeah just whatever, man. »

 

Jackson sighed, stood up and called the first number he found out on the refrigerator.

 

Both fully satisfied, we went back at watching TV.

 

The doorbell rang, waking up Coco the sleepy head in the progress who ran at the door.

 

« Aish if only the delivery man was that fast. » Youngjae pestered, obviously annoyed.

 

Jackson went to open the door and screamed of joy at the sight of the new comer.

 

It was no one but Jinyoung coming back from an acting lesson.

 

« Ya ! Hold on Jackson ! I’m so tired. »

 

Jackson apparently not listening was holding him more and more tightly. They came to sit in the living room hand in hand.

 

Jinyoung let out a relief sigh as he sat down. He then turned to us.

 

« Have you eaten yet kids ? I’m so hungry. » He uttered gulping.

 

« I ordered chicken soup and rice balls just now. Just wait, it shouldn’t be long. » Jackson answered caressing his cheek.

 

With his free hand, Jinyoung caressed his chin playfully.

 

« Good job uri Jackson. »

 

Jackson grinned and acted cute to get even more attention from his beloved friend.

 

Coco kept running at Jinyoung’s feet, also determinated to get his attention.

 

« Take Coco, it seems like she won’t stop until you take her in your arms. » I finally said, it sounded more bitter than I thought.

 

He took her in his arms and kissed her multiple times.

 

Weird as it is, I was already annoyed at Jackson and Jinyoung’s lovey dovey scene but got even more upset at that view.

 

« I missed my Coco. You missed your dear Jinyoungie too, right ? »

 

« I missed you too Jinyoungie. » Not able to repress my urge to hug him. I put my head on his shoulder and locked arms with him.

 

Jackson did the same, not missing an opportunity to show his love.

 

Youngjae stared at us, with an embarrassed smile and said, « Me too, Jinyoung hyung. »

 

Jinyoung laughed at his teasing, getting shyer at such a demonstration of affection.

 

However he seemed to enjoy it very much as he pulled us both closer and closed his eyes.

 

« Jinyoung, I borrowed a white shirt from you this morning. You weren’t in your room so I couldn’t ask you sorry. » Youngjae suddenly said.

 

He was about to scold him until he saw a big question mark appearing in Jackson’s eyes.

 

« It’s okay, just wash it and put it back. »

 

He tried to change the subject as fast as he could but Jackson did not get it, very persistent.

 

« You woke up early ? It’s weird because I saw you take your breakfast pretty late. Didn’t you sleep in your room ? » 

 

I kept quiet. I glanced at Jinyoung’s flustered face. Hopefully we were interrupted by the door bell.

 

« Yeees, yes food !! Woow ! » Youngjae jumped from his seat, scaring Coco who went hiding under the couch. He ran to the door. Jinyoung quickly stood up to clean up the messy table.

 

Jinyoung discretly turned to me with a smiley face. He winked and slowly pressed a finger on his lips making a sign to keep quiet.

 

I smiled not fully convinced.

 

Wasn’t he being too cautious ? Why should we keep it a secret ?

 

Was Jackson so important to his eyes for us to hide such a thing ?

 

I sighed and chewed on the food, in deep thought.

 

 

/The new chapter is finally out!! yay! I was actually not feeling too well these days, put aside writing right? Anyways it's kind of a long chapter even though the content is very poor. the reason being I had no inspiration whatsoever lol. Hope u still enjoy it! Thank you :) 

 

To be continued.../