SooHyun's eyes leave his picture data processing and he sets his gaze on the ceiling. February has started... Already ! Usually, he doesn't care, February was the same month as others, but this year he has to admit he is a little bit troubled. For most of people of his age, February means Valentin. Usually, he doesn't have any trouble about spending this day alone but this year really is different.

"Excuse me."

The dark-haired man turns his head and sees one of his colleagues tenderly smiling at him. He knows her pretty well and knows he attracts her, still he is too polite to ask her to leave him alone. He smiles to give her a clue that he listens to her. She blushes and starts to play with her locks.

"SooHyun. Are you free on Friday evening next week?"

He was clever enough to remember wich day it was: Valentine Day, couple Day. He quickly understands why she invited him, he politely smiles and scratches the back of his head.

"I already have plans."
"Oh. Er... OK. Have a good night."
"Thank you."

He is not sure this evening would be that good, in reality he still doesn't know if he will spend it alone or with his friend... The young woman leaves, letting him free to think. He grabs his hair to express his frustration. Why did he fell in love?! Moreover within two months! He doesn't know perfectly HoonMin but their closeness and complicity quickly changed his feelings into something much deeper, into love. Luckily his working day ends because he is pretty sure he won't be able to focus longer.

He ends his case file, closes all his softwares and puts back his jacket. He drives slowly and thinks while coming back home. When he opens the door, he sees Kevin on the sofa, typing on his computer, obviously enjoying himself.

"Hyun! How was your day?"
"So so."

He doesn't say anything more and goes to his room, takes his phone and calls one of his other friends. He waits few seconds and Eli finally picks up his phone to answer.

"Yep?"
"SooHyun here."
"Ooh! You don't often call! How can I help you?"
"I'd like to speak about HoonMin."
"Really? But you're his best friend among us."
"It doesn't matter, I need you."
"Got it, I come to see you after work?"
"Thank you."

The older goes to the living room and switches on the TV, almost convinced that his roommate won't want to talk because of that. He might seem selfish but he really doesn't want to talk before meeting Eli, he already has trouble to clearly think and he would be even more troubled if Kevin dared to ask him anything, even unconsciously. Around 8:00pm, someone rings their bell and the elder opens it immediately.

"Hey!"
"Come."

He guides Eli in his room without losing a single second nor looking at Kevin. He closes the door behind them and shows his bed at Eli where the half american sits whereas he sits at his desk. They spend few seconds, just looking in the other's eyes.

"SooHyun, tell me."
"But... It's hard!"
"What's hard? Telling me you like him?"

The older clears his throat, he knows his friend isn't judging him but he's not used anymore to having such deep feelings for someone and it's even more troublesome because he knows HoonMin for two months. Since the young man came into his life, he feels complete. HoonMin brought more gentleness to their group and SooHyun feels naturally happy. The simplest things create more pleasure than before.

"Can I just know how I could help you whereas you, obviously, are the closest to him."
"Hum... You see... You often meet at the gym and... I was wondering... Does he occasionally talk about me?"

Eli laughs after hearing this question and finds his older friend so cute. According to him, it was obvious that HoonMin and SooHyun were made for each other, their mutual attraction was so strong!

"More than occasionally."
"Is it a good thing?"
"SooHyun, I won't beat around the bush and speak blantly. It's more than obvious that he likes you, I know it because he confesses to me when we work out, but I also understood he won't dare to make the first step. It's not because he has doubts about himself or anything, it's just that he enjoys things in a way I've never seen. He's so simple it's disarming."

The younger lets his friend thinking about it but pays attention to his expression. KiSeop would certainly reproach him for being too blunt, interfering in their relationship but he really wants to see SooHyun's smile, a sincere smile. He always takes care of them so he wanted to pay him back if he could.

SooHyun understands what his friend says. He wanted to be reassured about HoonMin's feelings even if his instincts told him he was also attracted. He couldn't restrain a grin when he eventually hears Eli's last sentence, he was right. HoonMin makes the most of everything, always seeing the positive and it was natural for him. Everything in him was so genuine it's touching and desarming. It's one of the many reasons why he feels comfortable with him.

"So... If I ask him... out..."
"He would say yes. Don't hesitate."

Eli grins, without an ounce of teasing, and SooHyun imitates him. The dark-haired man gets up and hugs his friend before opening the door, a slight smile on the lips.

"You should ask him out on Valentine day."
"In fact... I was thinking about it."
"Oh! You will get down on your knees and proposes him?"
"I didn't think about it."

Eli hits him kindly on the shoulder and he goes to the living room in order to speak with Kevin. SooHyun stays at his bedroom door and dreams. Now, he was decided. He will confess to HoonMin on Valentine Day, he just has to find a way to do it. Laughters come from the living room and get him out of his dream land and he joins his friends.

Lately SooHyun hasn't text HoonMin much, except from their customary exchanges during evenings. He knows the younger still works at the hugs bar so he decided to go there after his work and waits until his boss announces him HoonMin is free. He follows her in the right room and meets the younger's warm smile.

"SooHyunie! It's been a long time since you came here!!"
"Yes, it's more pleasant to meet outside."
"So why did you come today?"
"I just... wanted to see you."

The elder slightly lies, indeed he came here on impulse, because he wanted to see HoonMin, to live like him, but also to ask him out on Valentine day before anyone else gets the same idea. The caramel color-haired man catches his friend's arm and makes him sitting on the sofa with him.

"Hug?"

SooHyun thinks for a single second and agrees, leaning on his shoulder. His friend puts his arms around him, giving him a beautiful smile, and affectionately his shoulder, it was a reflex for the younger. The dark haired man enjoys this hug and makes the best of this warmth. Eli was right, he feels, deep inside of him, HoonMin won't reject him but he still wants to relish those moments together. The younger stays still, respecting the other's choice and leans his head on SooHyun's, nuzzling slowly his hair. They didn't move for the whole hour, they only move when the employee's phone buzzes, thus announces them their time is over. 

"You wanted to talk about someting, didn't you?"
"I wanted to ask if you were free next Friday night?"

HoonMin's brain was big enough to remember which date it'll be and understand why SooHyun invited him for this day. The elder comes back home with a relieved and satisfied feeling. Kevin was already at home but this time he won't ignore him. He goes to the kitchen to join him and sits, still smiling. Kevin gives him an inquiring look with an understanding grin, Eli certainly told him everything. This brat.

"You arrive late, don't you?"
"I went to see HoonMin at his work place." He answers casually.
"Oh, how's he?"
"Fine."
"You'll meet again soon?"

The younger speaks with this teasing grin, both men know where this discussion is going so SooHyun decides to speak honestly.

"I asked him out for Valentine."
"You finally did it!"

Kevin's pitch is teasing yet not naughty. They sit together and eat in a pleasant atmosphere.

"Yes, I know. It was time."
"How will you do it?"
"I don't know. It's my first time asking, not being asked."
"The best thing to do is a romantic dinner."  

The dark haired man pouts and drinks his water before he confesses with a vexed tone:

"I can't cook! I'm going to kill him. I don't want him to be sick."
"Ooooh! You're not his boyfriend yet but you're worried about him.

The elder throws one of his chopsticks at his roommate's face who protects himself while laughing. SooHyun might be awkward, he's glad to see how easily Kevin accepts him being in love with HoonMin. He knew for a long time his friends accepted his uality but now, he notices at Kevin's look that he only wants him to blossom through this relationship. The younger's eyes goes from joy to seriousness.

"You see, it'll sound a little bit cliché but... He's a perfect fit for you. I've never seen you enjoying your life more than now, you finally think about your own happiness."

SooHyun doesn't know what to reply and only smiles. These words really are significant and really touch him. His friends are the family he chose, the relatives his heart his closed to that's why receiving their blessing is important. He stands and hugs his friend's figure.

"Will you help me cooking?"
"Sorry, my schedule is packed. I meet KiSeop and DongHo."
"I think I only have to pray."
"You can order."

The elder spent his whole week to prepare this dinner with HoonMin. He talked with his roommate and they both agreed on the perfect menu for this date. On Thursday, he saw KiSeop with Kevin in their living room. It was late, after his work he went to buy a chocolate box for the caramel color haired man.

"Hey! How are you?"
"Really, really fine. And you?"
"A little bit tired but the week is over tomorrow so I can't wait."
"Yeah, and you'll get a boyfriend." KiSeop says with a wink.
"Is it me or everybody knows it?!"
"Almost. Why do you think I came here?"
"It was my second question."
"I'm here to help you being handsome."

The elder doesn't have choice but obeys to the fashion addict who takes him to bathroom and makes him sitting on a stool. His friend refuses to answer when he asks what is he doing and it was driving him anxious, moreover he sees him applying a product on his whole hair. Once they're covered, the younger takes him to his bedroom, sits him on the bed and looks inside his wardrobe.

"So... No... No... No.... Hum, beautiful but not for this date... Oh!"

The smaller one turns over, shows him a suit jacket, a grey close-fitting T-shirt with a fold low-cut. He puts them near from SooHyun and also takes a pair of skinny black trousers before looking for jewels. He finds a set of wide red bracelets which fit his outfit.

"Here we are! You'll wear that and HoonMin'll find you soooo awesome he'll jump on you as soon as you open the door."
"It's nice but what are you doing to my poor hair?"
"You'll see!"

Fifteen minutes later, KiSeop rinses the elder's hair and uncovers the mirror for him to discover his bleached out hair. He's blond. He doesn't have his natural color anymore. And it's beautiful. Disturbing because unusual, it ligthens up his face and he's quite handsome.

"Oh my god! You're awesome! you're gonna rock everything!"
"Are you sure I had to change that much?"
"Believe me, it'll be even more difficult for him to resist. I'm glad I can help you too. You're so beautiful together, you'll be the most beautiful couple on Earth."

The elder hits him with his shoulder to hide his embarrassment. He looks his reflection and gazes at his hair, still amazed. He's never talked with HoonMin about their ideal type, just aware they fell in love with each other.

"Did you buy him chocolate?"
"I did."
"How are they?"

The newly blond takes a squared box in his bag. It's golden, closed by a dark brown ribbon and marked by a well known chocolatier's name.  The box is elegant, not excessively romantic but it shows the one offering really cares about the other one. KiSeop is proud of his friend, he really chose well. The fashion addict smiles and ruffles SooHyun's hair. He wishes him good luck for his confession and leaves.

On D-Day, SooHyun keeps thinking about his evening. He ordered a complete meal on the morning, it was full of diverse Japanese dishes because he knew HoonMin was in fond of it. He received several gifts from his colleagues. For once, he came back immediately after his work, he grew anxious along the day because he knew at the end of it, he would say what he truly feels at HoonMin. He doesn't waste his time, takes a shower, takes care of his skin, his hair, and follows KiSeop's advice. He wears what he gave him and waits, anxiously. He goes to the door, pays for the meal and quickly sets the table.

He is alone during half an hour before his guest comes. He takes a deep breath and looks at his apartment to check if everything is alright. He checks his appearance, settles his hair and opens the door. His lips part in order to greet HoonMin but his voice is stuck in his throat.

Both of them try to recover from their shock and the blond lets the younger enters, checking his appearance. He is fabulous. His hair aren't caramel anymore but red, he has a little bit of make up on his eyes, he wears a long black cardigan, with a belt on his waist, he wears a T-shirt similar to his, and skinny black trousers. HoonMin clears his throat, catching SooHyun's attention.

"Your new hairstyle is beautiful."
"Yours too."
"Thanks. KiSeop did it. He chose my outfit too."

The older smiles after this. All his friends really wanted to help them, help them to have a wonderful evening. He makes a sign for HoonMin to sit on the sofa and sits beside him, leaning on the back of the sofa. He couldn't restrain his grin when looking at him. He's used to see him confident but now, HoonMin doesn't dare to look at him and is playing with his belt. He finally sighs and looks at SooHyun with a desperate gaze.

"! I'm so sorry!"

The blond frowns, bewildered by his reaction. He doesn't even try to fight his urges and slides his hand in his red hair. HoonMin looks at him, his cheeks blush and he sighs again.

"What's happening?"
"I'm... so anxious! I'm different usually! It's... I mean... I'm so embarrassed... I mean... We are here, both of us and..."

The younger's sudden embarrassment gives him courage. He wants to make the most of their date, to be the brave one, to make HoonMin feeling safe with him. 

"May as well ending the awkward situation right now?" He offers with a slight grin.
"It would be great..."
"HoonMin, would you like to"
"Yes!" He answers urgently.

Their eyes meet, they smile and laugh because of the younger's haste. The latter stops laughing and approaches their faces. The older's expression becomes serious ans slowly, really slowly, he slides his lips against HoonMin's ones. The blond's thin fingers play with HoonMin's hair when this one tiltes his head and takes SooHyun's bottom lips between his. He steps backwards few seconds, opens his eyes and meet the older's sparkling gaze. A wide smile draws on his lips and he also guides his hand in the blond's hair before kissing him again.

Their exchange is soft, their tongues caress the other's and they feel so, so well like that, in this thin but intimate contact. The kiss is broken, the elder stands, takes his hand and sits him at the table. He sits in front of him and they eat, hand in hand. HoonMin finally is relaxed, he smiles, he laughes. In SooHyun's eyes he is shining, they speak so freely, the younger makes all his insecurities disappear, he just has to dive his gaze in HoonMin's black orbs to smile. Understanding the blond isn't hearing him anymore, the red headed man draws patterns on the other's wrist.

"What are you thinking about?"
"Nothing?"
"Though it seems to make you happy"

The older looks at his boyfriend taking a chocolate, enclosing it between his teeth and approaches their faces. He feels a warmths inside of him, this idea never crossed his mind but he finds it y. The sweet chocolate brushes his lips and he parts them. The maneuver is destabilizing, the chocolate and raspberry ganache blow up in his mouth, HoonMin's soft tongue is distracting him so much. They sit on the sofa, watch a famous comedy and cuddle.

SooHyun feels like their relationship didn't change, they might just be more tactile, HoonMin might just allow himself to kiss his neck from time to time and plays with his hair. SooHyun massages his own shoulders, leaves a kiss on the younger's neck and yawns.

"I'm sorry."
"It's alright. I'll go back home."
"Do you want to sleep here?"
"Oh... I'd like to."

That's how HoonMin ends wearing his boxer and one of his boyfriend's T-shirt. He removes his make up while singing. The older is tenderly looking at him from the bathroom door. He eventually enters the room and puts his arms around his waist. The younger smiles and tilts his head to give him more space to kiss him.

"I'll go in bed, you join me?"
"Yeah, yeah."

The blond lays in his bed and looks at the ceiling with a smile plastered on his face until the door is closed. HoonMin climbs on the mattress, lays beside him and nestles against him. They spend the whole night like that, cuddling is enough.

Kevin gives a clue to KiSeop and Eli to come without any sound. There is no sound  in the living room so the roommate goes to the kitchen and he has a heart attack so he screams.

"INTRUDER! INTRUDER!!"

The intruder turns back with a jump clutching his T-shirt at his heart level. Kevin's eyes widden when he recognizes him and notices his react is also Eli's one, only KiSeop doesn't seem surprised by HoonMin's new hairstyle.

"Waw! ! I didn't recognized you like that!"
"Hello."

HoonMin tries to calm his heartbeat. SooHyun hears some noise from the kitchen and goes there. He doesn't care about the others' presence and hugs his boyfriend in his arms, he likes skinship with him, he likes his scent, he loves him. He feels his fingers tenderly caressing his neck and closes his eyes while hiding his head in the crook of his neck.

"I think we're burden for them."
"We'll let you alone."
"We'll take our breakfast outside. See you soon."

After this, the two lovers hear the front door being closed and don't even bother to move, stay close.

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This is it ! This two-shot is over, I hope you also liked the sequel ~ HoonMin and SooHyun are such a cute couple !