"I was surprised because... well, how often does it happen that you get a surprise kiss from the one you love since the first moment you heard her voice in a crowded hallway?“

 

They're both staring at each other, sitting in that small café near the fountain, with people talking and laughing and yelling around them, but it doesn't reach them, all that exists in their world in that moment is the other sitting right next to them. It's Jieun who clears and speaks first.

 

"Do you... do you mean...?“

 

Yongguk nods. She wasn't laughing yet, nor was she running from him or something, so he could continue.

 

"That moment you tapped my shoulder and said excuse me... I already fell in love with your voice. I could barely muster up enough courage to turn around, but when I saw you... you were just so... so... perfect. I remember that word replaying in my head all the time. Since then my life hasn't been the same anymore... Hell, I signed up for singing class just because your name was on the list!“

 

Suddenly, Jieun chuckles and Yongguk can't help but smile. She was just too cute. Running a hand through her long hair she sighs with a smile.

 

"And I thought you hated me because you barely said anything around me... I was so stupid!“

 

"You get straight As, you're not stupid.“

 

"So do you.“

 

"Yeah, but shh, that's a secret!“

 

They both and suddenly Jieun reaches over, dropping her slender hands into Yongguk's palms. Wrapping his fingers around hers he squeezes tightly and she smiles even brighter.

 

"I'm glad that we can talk freely now... and you were right. It was a stupid misunderstanding. Sunbaenim... I love you.“

 

"You know, about the kiss... now I wouldn't be surprised anymore.“

 

Jieun smiles, blushing slightly before leaning over and carefully pecking Yongguk's cheek again. Raising his hand up to her neck he hold her as he turns his head, gently pressing their lips together. The kiss lasts just a few seconds, but it's already more than either of them ever even dreamed about. It's innocent and deep and loving and perfect and Yongguk feels an incredible warmth pool in his stomach, slowly spreading throughout his whole body until they part again, looking deeply at each other. Suddenly Yongguk raises his hand and almost immediately someone steps next to their table.

 

"What can I get you, sunbaenim?“, Daehyun asks with a smile and Yongguk returns it, feeling that it must be hard for the other boy to see happy couples.

 

"A cappuccino please, one spoon of sugar and a bit of cinnamon and cocoa“, he orders. "And I'll just take another coffee, the usual way. Thank you.“

 

Daehyun nods, leaving the table again and them alone with each other.

 

 

 

---

 

 

 

"Hey.“

 

Both Himchan and Hyosung almost have a heart attack when all of a sudden someone talks to them from behind. Spinning around they're faced with Daehyun. He's holding two cardboard cups in his hands, smiling at them.

 

"They might be in there for quite a while, so you might feel cold, that's why I brought you coffee. Here.“

 

"Oh, thanks“, Hyosung smiles, taking the cup Daehyun gives her. "Hey, that's my favorite macchiato! How did you know?“

 

"I'm not just a waiter, but also a barista... and a bartender every weekend at night. I simply remember such things easily. You talked about it with a friend in the cafeteria a few months ago and I was in the line behind you.“

 

"You're a nice guy“, Himchan grins. "But kind of weird, you know?“

 

Daehyun smiles.

 

 

 

---

 

 

 

October 18^th was the day Yongguk decided that his life was perfect after all. When he finally came home late that night after bringing Jieun back home he was grinning from ear to ear.

 

"You look like some stalker who managed to see his victim , you know“, Himchan says standing in the kitchen doorframe when Yongguk enters the apartment.

 

The older grins even brighter before stepping in front of his flatmate, pressing a kiss against his forehead and then hugging him tightly before letting go and slapping the back of his head.

 

"DUDE WHAT THE IS WRONG WITH YOU?“, Himchan shrieks, staring at him but Yongguk just beams.

 

"She's perfect, dude. Simply... perfect.“

 

"You told me that quite a lot over the past year, man.“

 

"And I meant it every time“, Yongguk says, sitting down on the couch. „By the way, how was your day? Cold?“

 

"Oh, I was just... what?“, Himchan looks confused as he sat down too.

 

"I'm curious, Himchan... what exactly were you doing with Jeon Hyosung behind those bushes?“

 

"What are you talking about, I wasn't....“, Himchan stops, staring at his best friend suspiciously. "Okay, who told you?“

 

"Daehyun.“

 

"Argh, this son of a , I will kick his sorry tomorrow!“

 

"Calm down, I told him to get you something warm to drink. And I payed for it by the way.“

 

"How... how did you know that we were there?“

 

"Oh, I saw you follow me in some car's rearview mirror after I was at the dance studio. So, what were you doing behind those bushes again?“

 

"Stop looking at me like that, we weren't doing anything despite freezing our asses off.“

 

"And then?“

 

"No and then.

 

"Come on, spill it!“

 

"Well, she... said something.“

 

"Something."

 

"Nothing.“

 

"Nothing ain't something."

 

"She said... that she likes me.“

 

"Unbelievable. My dongsaeng is in love“, he states bluntly and Himchan looks away, blushing slightly.

 

"Maybe.“

 

"You know that in such a case maybe means yes, right? You told me that maybe means yes, Kim Himchan.“

 

"I did never... I... maybe I did. Ah, .“

 

 

 

---

 

 

 

For almost two months Yongguk and Jieun spend as much time together as possible, often also hanging around with Himchan and Hyosung, going to parties and festivals together. One day they're all at a classmate's birthday party when Yongguk pulls his girlfriend to the side so that they could talk.

 

"What are we going to do about Hyosung and Himchan?“

 

"You noticed it? I have no idea, but Hyo says that she really likes him.“

 

"Well, Himchan told me that he loves her and I want them both to realize that.“

 

"I noticed the way they act around each other“, Jieun smiles. "Hyo's talking about him a lot, she's even taking cooking class because of him.“

 

"Cooking... that's it!“

 

"What do you mean?“

 

"Is Hyosung a romantic girl?“

 

"She appears to be tough, but yes, she definitely is.“

 

"Perfect.“

 

"What's your plan?“

 

"I know someone who's family owns a romantic little restaurant... listen...“

 

 

 

---

 

 

 

"Yongguk, I know it's not even 6pm but you might've noticed that it's already dark outside so why the are we going to the park again?“

 

"Shut up and wait, I want to show you something.“

 

Reaching the small restaurant near the fountain Himchan frowns but Yongguk simply opens the door, leading his best friend inside. Staring at the romantic scenery Himchan almost chokes on his spit. A table for two, silverware and porcelain plates, candles in silver candle holders and roses everywhere, even some soft music was playing. Only the food was missing.

 

"Yongguk, you know I like you and this is perfect and all I ever dreamt of, but my parents would kill me if I married you.“

 

"Dude, shut up“, Yongguk grins. "Jieun and I, we prepared this with Daehyun's help.“

 

"For?“

 

"For you and Hyosung.“

 

"WHAT?“

 

"Yeah, you know... Hyosung and you, you both helped us and now we kinda want to return the favor with this.“

 

"But... what...“

 

"Now, come on.“

 

"Where to?“

 

"The kitchen of course. You're going to cook.“

 

Daehyun is waiting in the kitchen and together with Yongguk he helps Himchan with preparing the dinner. They follow every single one of his order, Daehyun without saying anything and Yongguk with occasional complains, but they follow, knowing that they had barely 2 hours before Jieun would bring Hyosung to the restaurant. They decide that Daehyun would stay hidden in the kitchen so keep the date running smoothly by preventing problems and quietly helping Himchan if necessary while Yongguk would take Jieun to a Jazz festival just a few blocks away. Daehyun was supposed to text one of them when anything important happens. After everything is prepared Himchan looks at his two friends, the old one and the new one and he sighs.

 

"I hate you both so much.“

 

"You can thank us later“, Yongguk grins, patting his best friend's back. "Because I'll leave now. You can do that, man. Just be honest and if you don't know what to do, ask Daehyun. Blondie definitely knows how to give good advice, believe me.“

 

 

 

---

 

 

 

"Uh... Himchan?“

 

Standing in front of the restaurant Himchan looks up, a red tinge immediately creeping over his cheeks as he sees Hyosung but he remains calm, bowing slightly before smiling at her.

 

"I'm sorry, but Jieun tricked you into coming here just like you tricked her“, he says carefully and the girl smiles.

 

"Looks like it“, she nods.“ Why am I here?“

 

"Please... come inside“, Himchan says, holding the door open for her as she steps inside, gasping in surprise at the scenery in front of her.

 

"This... this... it's so wonderful!“

 

They eat, talking about everything that comes up, both of them noticing how comfortable they are around each other. Himchan disappears into the kitchen a few times to get the next course, each time being greeted by Daehyun with a slight bow as the younger reaches him whatever he wanted to get. Near the end of the dinner when Himchans gets the dessert he hesitates, looking at Daehyun before coming close enough to whisper.

 

"How do I say it?“

 

"That you love her?“

 

"Yeah...“

 

"Just say it.“

 

"What?“

 

"Just tell her what you love about her, every habit, everything, tell her that you love her for everything she is, not just a single aspect of her person but every small piece that makes up the incredible being that she is to you, you know?“

 

"Yeah“, Himchan nods with a smile. "Thanks man.“

 

 

 

---

 

 

 

"Mousse au chocolat“, Himchan announces upon coming out of the kitchen again and Hyosung's face lightens up.

 

"I love mousse au chocolat!“

 

"I know, you told me once.“

 

They sit down to eat their desserts and for a few seconds it's quiet until Himchan can't stay calm anymore. Looking up at the girl he clears his throat, causing her to look at him too.

 

"Hyosung“, he starts, nervously scratching his neck. "Um... I want to tell you something, actually.“

 

"Okay“, she smiles. "I'm listening.“

 

"Well, I... noticed something... it's eh... actually... I don't want to hide it anymore, even though I'm afraid of what you're going to say“, he explains, one hand digging through his pockets. "That's why I bought you a necklace.“

 

Holding out a thin black box he avoids Hyosung's slightly amused stare. Taking the box she smiles as she opens it carefully. Inside she finds a silver necklace with a small diamond.

 

"It's... beautiful!“, she gasps, taking it out of the box before looking at Himchan. "Would you...?“

 

"Oh... oh, sure!“

 

Getting up from his chair he takes the necklace out of her hand, stepping behind her. Hyosung smiles as she holds back her hair so that Himchan could put the necklace around her slender neck.

 

"You forgot to tell me why you bought it though.“

 

"I... did?“, he swallows as he sits down again.

 

"Well, you kinda forgot to mention it.“

 

"I bought it...“, he clears his throat again. "Well, I bought it because I love the way silver looks around your neck.... but not just that. I also... I also love the way you slightly move your lips when you read silently. I love the way you wear your hair on Mondays when it's up in a pretty ponytail. I love how you try new methods in cooking class and how the result is always so perfect. I love that the shoelaces of your school uniform always match your nail polish. I love how pretty you look wearing an apron. I love how you put small circles instead of dots in the I's in your private notes but not in school. I love how your eyes almost disappear when you smile. I love that you pick your little brother up from elementary school every day. I love how you roll a pen between your fingers when you're listening during a lecture. I constantly fall in love with everything you're doing and my life would be so plain without having you and because of that I think I love you.“

 

Just like that it was out, lingering around them as they stare at each other. Hyosung was as deep red as Himchan by now. Without saying another word she suddenly leans over the table, kissing him deeply. Someone trips in the kitchen but none of them hears it.

 

 

 

---

 

 

 

It's almost midnight when Yongguk hears the apartment door open and close. Stopping his video game he turns around on the couch to look at his best friend.

 

"You're beaming like a nuclear reactor.“

 

Dropping down next to him Himchan grins.

 

"It was absolute perfection“, he sighs. "Everything was so great, no mistakes, no accidents, nothing. Speaking of it, remind me that I need to buy Daehyun flowers or something. He gave me great advice and helped a lot and I couldn't even stay to help him clean up.“

 

"Oh, we did that already, don't worry. And now... tell me everything. EVERYTHING.“

 

 

 

 

 

 

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First of all I'm sorry that this chapter is more Himchan/Hyosung than Yongguk/Jieun XD But you asked for it ^^

Chapter 5 will have a very important moment for Yongguk, because Christmas Eve will be very special for his relationship with Jieun! Stay tuned, it will get very cheesy and XD

Oh, and chapter 6 is also already kinda planned... it will focus on Daehyun! Hehehe~ so I'm fullfilling all your wishes~

And also... any idea how I could get Youngjae into the story? I feel like I abandoned him somewhere lol

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