“Where are we going?” Jeonghan said as they climbed into Seungcheol’s tiny black hatchback. “I don’t know, this was your idea!” Seungcheol laughed loudly as he pulled out of the carpark. “Well, we need publicity…” Jeonghan shuddered. “I guess our first date is going to be the company coffee shop.” “Not necessarily…” he said as he drove. Seungcheol had a better idea. The perfect idea actually.

Jeonghan stared out the window of the untidy little car as it sped along the highway. The wind was in his hair and he felt so free without the obligatory beanie or bucket hat. He felt like he was finally finding out who he really was. He looked over at Seungcheol driving, eyes on the road, but with a small smile on his lips and he smiled too.

“You really should be nicer to Jisoo,” Seungcheol said as he turned off the main road. “He really should stay out of my private life,” Jeonghan rebutted and Seungcheol shook his head. “It’s too late for that. You’ve already made him a part of it, for what it’s worth, and whether in hindsight that’s a good or bad thing it’s done now.” As the traffic lessened, Seungcheol looked over at Jeonghan’s thoughtful expression. “You’re right. I’ve already let him in. But he needs some boundaries and my bedroom is definitely one of them.” Seungcheol wasn’t going to argue with that.

His eyes shone with excitement and wonder as they pulled up at a run down looking park. “What is this place?” Jeonghan asked and Seungcheol grinned widely with his own barely contained excitement. “A petting zoo!”

He walked around and took Jeonghan’s hand to help him from the car. It seemed unnecessary but it was already a habit. It was mid-morning on a weekday and the place was almost deserted except for a few school buses in the carpark. “Jisoo said publicity..” Jeonghan said, a little lost, as they waked towards the entrance. “So? You really want our first real date to be a publicity stunt?” Seungcheol replied as he dragged Jeonghan by the hand. He paid for two tickets and they walked in and within a minute Jeonghan was screaming with delight.

The place was full of different pens where you could walk in and pet the animals. Little bags of food were available to buy and Jeonghan pleaded with Seungcheol but the bodyguard stood firm. “No, trust me, its better without the food.” He smiled and knew Jeonghan would figure it out soon enough. The first pen with the little animals, guinea pigs and rabbits, delighted the childlike man who dashed across the dirt after a particularly fluffy white rabbit with red eyes. “He’s so cute…” he squealed as the poor rabbit found itself caught up in an oppressive hug and Seungcheol laughed loudly in the sun. He knew this was the perfect place for Jeonghan to spend a morning.

“I want to feed them…” Jeonghan whined again but Seungcheol stood firm. “No baby, not a good idea,” he said and when he realised the endearment had slipped so easily from his lips he blush. “I’m not a baby,” Jeonghan pouted with his hands on his hips, “and I want to feed the goats.” “You look more like a baby than ever,” Seungcheol laughed again at t