Close Space
Making MemoriesAfter minor language difficulties, the two had paid their entrance fee and made their way inside. It was warm, that was for sure. Compared to their home it was really warm. It was also dark outside. Obviously, the sun wouldn't be out at 8:30 pm.
The two walked in in silence. The park was big. Changkyun could see the flashing lights of rides way ahead. There was also a train that would probably take them around if they wanted to ride it. But the strangest thing was that it was silent. So silent that the only thing to be heard was the dull buzz of the lights on the tall lampposts. There was hardly anyone here. The park overall looked dead and still, causing an eerie feeling to crawl up the younger's spine.
"Kihyun, why is it so empty?" The rapper asked in a quiet voice.
"It's Monday, you can't expect families to be here having fun on a Monday evening." The older boy replied not even bothering to look at the younger.
Changkyun didn't know what to say to that so he just asked "what do you want to do first?"
"That." Kihyun pointed. Changkyun looked and saw that the singer was pointing at a big area of inflatable fun houses. There were around 6 of them. There was a big inflatable pirate ship, gorilla, castle, shoe, crow, and a haunted house. Most of them were tall, you could climb up and down.
"You're kidding right?" Changkyun scoffed. Kihyun looked back at the boy with a confused look.
"Why? They look fun." Kihyun said frowning. Changkyun sighed for the nth time today. Kihyun wanted to go on the inflatable houses. He had to do something for Kihyun.
"Okay fine lets go." The smile Kihyun smiled made Changkyun glad he said yes. He wanted the older boy to keep that smile forever.
The pair started walking towards the inflatable houses. There was no one else to be seen. It was almost abandoned.
"Hey wait one second." Kihyun told the younger boy. Changkyun stopped as told by the singer with a look of confusion. Kihyun started to get on his knees. Changkyun gulped.
"What are yo-"
"You're shoe is untied." Kihyun cut him off. Changkyun couldn't help but feel his heart beat faster. There was Kihyun, down on his knees right before him. Changkyun felt his mouth go dry and he didn't know why he just knew that Kihyun was the reason for this. Kihyun finished tying his shoe and was up before Changkyun knew it.
"There." Kihyun said with a smile.
"Thanks." Was all the younger murmured before awkwardly looking away. He could feel his face heating up.
"Okay which one should we go on first?" Kihyun asked out loud.
While Kihyun was observing which one to go on the rapper saw a sign which he was smart enough to read.
"Hey Kihyun. Come here." Kihyun walked over to where the younger was standing, a look of confusion etched on his face.
"Read this."
Kihyun furrowed his brows and read. After he was done he took a step back before saying.
"Just because there's a height restriction doesn't mean we have to follow it."
Changkyun nearly choked.
"Kihyun you can't be serious. You're still gonna go? We'll get in trouble. Our manger is going to kill us." The younger said with wide eyes. Kihyun just smirked.
"This is about making memories and having fun. So I'm going to make memories and have fun."
Changkyun didn't know whether to be inspired of infuriated with the older boy's attitude. He decided he was both. Since he knew how stubborn the singer could be he knew there was no point in arguing. He would just go inside with Kihyun and come out and it would be over and no one would even know.
Smiling to himself because of a certain brown haired boy, Changkyun followed his bandmate towards the inflatable haunted house. It was big that was for sure. It looked a little dusty and the color was so faded it was hard to tell if it was originally purple or brown.
"I'm going in." Kihyun firmly stated.
"You're not going to take your shoes off?" The younger replied with a teasing tone. Kihyun blinked and then smirked (again) and took a step closer to the younger. Changkyun felt his breath hitch in his throat. The citrus aroma instantly flooded his senses. His heart was on fire. Kihyun moved his face towards the crook of the younger's neck. He knew exactly what he was doing.
"The real question is are you taking them off." Kihyun whispered. Who knew the singer could go that soft and deep. Kihyun stepped away and walked inside the haunted house, grinning to himself. The other boy waited a few seconds for his cheeks to cool down before following him inside.
It was dark and it was hot. That's how he would describe the inflatable haunted house. Not only that but he had to crawl. The rapper couldn't help but feel annoyed at his bare skin rubbing against the annoying plastic material. He had just taken a shower and he felt like he needed another one.
After crawling around and following the only path he eventually caught up to Kihyun.
"Hey there you are." Changkyun whispered.
"Let's go this way." Kihyun said. Changkyun couldn't see his friend's face but he knew he was smiling. That was enough to make coming inside worth it.
Kihyun lead the two of them to some (inflatable) steps. Without even hesitating he started going up. Changkyun didn't bother to argue. Besides he was curios to see what they would find up there.
"Woah" was the first thing the younger said as he reached the top. Between the stairs and the slide there was a small space to sit and a window (or an inflatable window) to see outside. They were high but only 10 feet off the ground at most.
Kihyun was sitting, looking out. There wasn't that much space. Probably because it wasn't meant for two grown boys. Nonetheless Changkyun squeezed in beside his friend and looked outside.
"Great view huh?" The younger asked teasingly.
"Yeah I love starring at the back of that building. It's beautiful." Kihyun replied with an equally teasing tone. They could see the sky and the half moon. They could also see where they were just standing a few minutes ago reading the sign. Changkyun blushed when he saw the spot where Kihyun bent down and tied his shoes for him. Dammit Kihyun.
The two sat in silence for a moment. It was a comfortable silence. Changkyun concluded that he really enjoyed Kihyun's company, even just sitting in silence was fine with him.
". ." Changkyun snapped out of his thoughts when he heard Kihyun mutter under his breath. The rapper's eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw the park employee standing where the sign was. She looked middle aged and grumpy. If she caught them it would not turn out good.
"Kihyun. What do we do. If we get caught she'll probably hand us to the police. Our manager will k-" Changkyun was abruptly stopped by Kihyun's hand on his mouth. The younger's eyes widened once again. He didn't move Kihyun's hand though.
"First we have to stay quiet. There's a pretty good chance she can't see us. We'll just wait until she leaves and then we can get out." The older whisper yelled, looking directly into his friend's wide eyes. Kihyun moved his hand and placed it on Changkyun's knee instead. For comfort.
Changkyun's skin felt like he had just been jolted with electricity. Kihyun's hand on his knee. He looked down. His shorts were riding up and Kihyun's hand was basically on his exposed thigh. His heart was beating really fast. The younger couldn't help it though.
Changkyun flicked his eyes to the older's face. Kihyun was looking back outside, waiting to see when the woman would leave. Changkyun took this chance to drink in his friend's features. His eyes were such a pretty shade of medium brown how could look at them all day. His skin has a very thin layer of sweat from the heat. It caused a glow around his face. And those lips. Those perfect pink lips. They were beautiful; Kihyun was beautiful.
Changkyun was startled when he looked back up to Kihyun's eyes and they were looking straight into his. They held emotions Changkyun couldn't really identify. Adoration? Fascination?
The rapper could feel Kihyun's breath fanning across his lips. He could smell his citrusy smell that he found so addictive. He couldn't help but lean in a bit. They were now only inches away. This teasing was going to drive Changkyun insane.
Kihyun moved closer. Just when Changkyun thought the older was going to seal the space between their lips, Kihyun buried his head in the younger's shoulder. He inhaled deeply.
"Did you just sniff me?" Changkyun couldn't stop the words from tumbling out.
"Yeah you smell good." The older said against his shoulder. The younger felt a pleasant shiver run through his whole body. He couldn't help himself from wrapping his arms around the older boy and taking in a deep breath. Breathing in that smell of his shampoo.
"So do you."
Changkyun and Kihyun got out of the fun house when they saw the employee had left. Kihyun bought ice cream for him and the younger. They walked around the park a little while more, looking at the lights of the rides and enjoying the other's presence.
When it was around 9:30 the 2 decided it would be best if they headed back. Kihyun got a taxi and sat in the backseat with Changkyun.
"I had fun." Changkyun finally said after a minute into the car ride. Kihyun looked at him and took Changkyun's hand.
"Me too." He said with a smile and gave the younger boy's hand a gentle squeeze. Changkyun felt like his heart was going to jump out of his chest any second. The way Kihyun's hand was rubbing circles on the back of his own. They fit so perfectly. Kihyun's hand was soft. Oh god he could probably feel his hand sweating. Changkyun took a deep breath and tried to calm his heart. He couldn't stop smiling.
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