It's a lipgloss this time. It's posted at seven-fourteen in the morning. Two minutes ago.

Donghae smiles. Recognizes the collar of the white shirt. He must be heading to Haru and OneDay soon.

The gloss seems to be faint. Peachy pink. At first swipe... it doesn't seem like it shows a colour.

But his lips get coated. It does magic.

Hyukjae's cute plump lips are shiny. Lush. There is a light shimmer. They look juicy. Enticing.

Donghae heart even races. The way Hyukjae's lips close. Part. Donghae wonders if his mouth is as sweet. As delicious. As it looks.

He exits the app.

His boyfriend has just stepped out of the closet. He's buttoning up his shirt. He sees Donghae. Laughs. Because Donghae's back to lying on the bed. Even though he was dressed.

"Didn't you say you had to go?"

"For nine," Donghae mumbles. "I still have time."

"Ah, I see. Well, I have to go now," he says. "I have a meeting."

Donghae smiles back. Raises himself for a quick kiss. But his boyfriend holds his face. Kisses him longer.

He peers into his eyes. "You really okay, Hae?"

"Y-Yeah. Just a lot on my mind. Work."

"Alright. Don't get too stressed. You need anything?"

"No, thank you. You have a good day, Jaeho."

"You too, babe. Love you."

His boyfriend leaves. Donghae sighs.

What is wrong with him? Why can't he just... love him back? Properly? Truly?

What's wrong with Jaeho?

Nothing! He's a good guy. Cute. Handsome. Comes from a rich respectable family. Both their families like each other. Are happy about them.

He has a good job. Good position. He takes care of Donghae. He's perfect, really.

Does he have to wear lipstick or something? To get Donghae interested?

You like him, Donghae reminds himself. It's not that he's not into him. They're... okay. They get along. Talk. Joke. Discuss stuff. Laugh. is nice.

There's nothing... bad.

Which... makes it hard to... find a reason to... not love him.

Jaeho already loves him.

Donghae feels like he...

Probably will not.

Maybe if you stop thinking about Hyukjae, he thinks. Someone who's already taken.

What a . He's got a great man for himself. They've been together for over six months. He's not that young anymore. To start relationships. Break them off. Go around in search of some... feeling. Towards some perfect person. For him.

Because Jaeho... perfect as he is... is not perfect enough? Why?

Donghae's mad at himself.

Fix yourself. .

He should take Jaeho out for a date. Or make him dinner tonight. He should have something spark between them again. In himself. Because he's the problem.

Donghae can and should fall in love with him. Before the man notices and...

Wouldn't it be better if he dumps him?

. Donghae's the worst!

--

His heart's excited. He gets out of his car to visit his restaurant.

Hyukjae works there today. It's a few minutes after nine.

He finds the man speaking to a customer. Donghae watches. Waits. Hyukjae has a pleasant manners.  The customer smiles happily. Takes her drink.

"You have yourself a wonderful day," Hyukjae says to her.

"You too! Thank you!"

Donghae walks up.

"Oh, good morning, sir," Hyukjae says. There's mild surprise in his voice.

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