I really appreciate you guys, really. Y'all are still reading my story even though it's not all that good *shrugs* I'm trying to practicing my writing, because there's a lot of things I leave out whenever I, y'know, write. I'm trying hard for you guys! So, by the next fanfic, I'll be a little better. JUST A LITTLE!! 

But seriously, the few of you that are actually reading this story (TT^TT) I really, really, really APPRECIATE IT! I especially appreciate the comments. You guys make me want to finish the story (because on other sites i've abandoned ever story ever) But, I don't care how long it takes! I will finish this for you guys.

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After being comforted by that tall idiot, Taeil was now alone. It was just him, and his thoughts. Those damned, terrifying thoughts. So, there the boy sat, on the edge of his bed, thinking about everything that happened within the past few days. "How could I be so stupid?" He asked aloud. He actually thought Jaehyo cared for him, even if he didn't show it. He thought that maybe Jaehyo didn't know how to express it, which would have been perfectly fine with the small boy. He would've perferred that over the actual reason. Taeil couldn't understand how people could be so cruel without even feeling a little guilty. I never mattered. He sighed and fell back onto his bed. Just remembering seeing Jiho and Jaehyo half upset him even more. He should have said more. He should have told Jaehyo everything he felt towards him. Like, how much he loved that man, and how he'd stick around no matter what. He should've gotten Jiho back for punching him in the face, and he should've got Jaehyo too. But instead, he left. Not feeding into the drama. Not bothering to fight. Just leaving, with no intentions of ever coming back. Thinking like this made the small boy's skin hot, and brought fresh tears. I'm so stupid! He belittled himself for hours, until he heard a knocking in the distance. He slowly stood up and went to answer the door.

"Hey... how're you feeling?" Jihoon scratched the back of his head nervously.

"Like , to be honest." Taeil wiped the few tears from his eyes, and took in a deep shaky breath. "Have you ever been hurt like this before?" He asked, randomly.

Jihoon tensed at the question. "If i'm going to answer that, can I at least come in?"

Taeil gave a simple nod and invited Jihoon inside. Once he closed the door behind him, they took a seat on the couch. 

The two sat in silence for a long time before Jihoon opened his mouth to speak. "I've been hurt before, yes," He looked down at the floor. "I've been cheated on a number of times, but I've never had that happen to me. At least I don't think so."

"It's just not fair, Jihoon." The small boy covered his face, now being overwhelmed with emotions. "I put so much time and effort into that relationship, and he just.. he just didn't care.. How could I be so stupid?"

"You're not stupid, and you never were." The tall boy averted his gaze to the crying boy. "Don't mistake being oblivious, with being stupid. You just didn't know, Taeil. He's a piece of , and now you know that. So, lighten up. It'll get better, kid."

Taeil continued to cry. He was a mess. Hiccuping, and whining. He just couldn't hold it back anymore. There was so much he wanted to say to the taller, but couldn't stop crying long enough to speak. His sobbing came to a halt when the idiot Jihoon wrapped his long arms around the small boy. 

"You shouldn't waste your tears on someone like him. You shouldn't give him the benefit of the doubt."

"I-I know, but I-I can't help it.." 

"Okay, I've got a deal!" Jihoon tried changing the atmosphere.

"W-what k-kind of deal?"

"If you stop crying, them I promise to make the rest of the day, a good one." 

"O-okay.. I'm trusting you."

"Yes! Put all your faith in me, Taeilie! I won't let you down!"

"Wait, how do you plan to make today a good one?"

Jihoon said nothing. He only grinned and hugged the boy tighter.

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"Hit me!" Jihoon shouted loudly.

"But, you're already at seventeen!" Yukwon was nervous for the daring boy, even though it was a simple game of poker, but dealed the cards anyway.

"I don't care! Hit me!" 

Taeil was amazed at how Jihoon was in it to win it. It seemed that with him, it was all or nothing. "If you bust, I'm going to laugh so hard." 

The four were now gathered around the kitchen table of Jihoon's apartment. All was well. "Ohhh! Twenty!" Jihoon cheered. "I'm staying right where I am. Let's see you all beat that!"

"Hold on guys, let's make this interesting." Minhyuk grinned devilishly at Yukwon as he leaned over to him. "Let's see if we can get these two a little closer." He whispered to the cat-eyed boy. 

Yukwon returned his devilsh grin, and looked at the two across from them. "Okay, if either of us get twenty-one-"

"Which you won't." Jihoon interrupted.

"You have to kiss Taeil!" Yukwon finished, laughing uncontrollably afterwards. "How does that sound?"

"What?!" Taeil looked over at the tall Jihoon who was just as red as the small boy. "You're so evil." Taeil muttered, as he looked down at his shaking hands. He didn't want Jihoon to kiss him, did he? Why would those two come up with such an evil dare? Jihoon wouldn't want to kiss him either, right? "This isn't fair."

"Agreed!" Jihoon shouted, but then grinned just as devilishly as the odd couple. "But, if you don't get twenty-one," Jihoon nudged Taeil.

Taeil immediately caught on to what Jihoon was saying, and finished, "You two have to kiss!" 

Jihoon couldn't help but laugh at how red Yukwon had become.

"And you called us evil?! You guys are just as evil as we are!" Yukwon screamed, covering his face in a sad attempt to hide how red he was. 

"Lighten up, Yukwon. It won't be so bad." Minhyuk assured him, which caused Yukwon to get even more red.

"Oh! He's blushing so hard! Minhyuk's got the power to make Yukwon a hot pepper!" Jihoon teased.

Minhyuk laughed along with everyone else, and shortly Yukwon joined in with the laughter. It was nice that everyone knew how Yukwon felt about Minhyuk, but didn't try to force them to get together. Sure, they would always pull stunts like this one, but they never put him in a situation where he had to actually admit his feelings. Which was a huge relief. "Shut up you guys!" Yukwon began fanning himself with his hand. "Is it getting hot in here?"

"Nah, it's just me." Minhyuk smirked, and the other two couldn't help but cheer at how bold he was being.

"Ah~ So that's why It always feels like I'm in a sauna when I'm next to you." Yukwon returned the boldness.

Jihoon and Taeil looked at one another with wide eyes that said, Oh, my god is this happening? 

"Let's get on with the game and see what our fates will be." Jihoon watched as Yukwon dealt the cards.

"Ohhh! So close!" Jihoon shot up, walking around the table with his arms in the air. "Whoo! I knew you guys wouldn't hit twenty-one! Haha!" He rounded the table a few more time until returned to Taeil's side. "That was close." He let out a relieving sigh.

"So close." Taeil nodded. Not close enough. He thought to himself.

The two watched as the odd couple refused to look at one another. Taeil thought it was cute that they were this shy about kissing. The room was silent as the two finally looked each other in the eyes. Yukwon held his breath, not being able to believe that this was happening. Minhyuk, on the other hand, didn't mind that he had to kiss the cute kitty. It was all he wanted- all he thought about. And now that this was happening, dare or no dare, he couldn't be happier. Taeil and Jihoon watched Minhyuk brush Yukwon's cheek as if they were watching some stupid soap opera that was beyond interesting. The two chanted silently waiting for the odd couple's lips to meet. Once it happened, the two exploded with joy, cheering and all, while the odd couple continued to kiss.

"Okay!" Jihoon clapped. "Break it up you two.." Jihoon chuckled.

"Well, maybe we should give them a moment." Taeil spoke up, amazed that the odd couple were still locking lips. "You know how bad they've wanted this."

"Yeah, but.."

"Shh, come on." Taeil stood up, and pulled Jihoon down the hall, and into the room that belonged to the taller. "God, I hope they get together."

"Me too. They've been fighting their love for one another for like five years."

"What?!" Taeil plopped down on Jihoon's bed. "They've felt the same way towards each other for that long?!"

"Amazing, right?"

"Beyond amazing." Taeil sighed. "They've got serious self control."

"Yeah, so do I." Jihoon sat on the edge of his bed, and looked over at the small boy sprawled out.

"What do you mean?"

"I was kinda hoping they'd get twenty-one, y'know? So, I could kiss you." Jihoon shrugged and looked away from the boy. "That'd probably be the only way I'd get to kiss you, huh?"

Taeil didn't bother to sit up. "What are you saying all of a sudden?"

"It's just that....nothing." Jihoon shook his head.

"What?"

"I don't want to creep you out. I mean, I've liked you since the first day I met you and once I found out that you had a boyfriend, I was devastated. Though, I managed to keep my cool around you, I was falling apart when I was alone. Then, you came to me crying and as sick as it may sound, I was happy. I was excited when you finally broke up with him, because it was finally my time to shine. But, what kind of person would I be if I threw myself at you while you're so vulnerable? It seemed like it would be an okay thing, to me. But, what if you got over your boyfriend with my help, and no longer wanted or needed me? That would've been a painful experience." Jihoon admitted all of a sudden. "So, I figured to keep my feelings to myself and just help you with your situation, and maybe the universe would grant me with your affection, or something. I don't know."

"Jihoon... I had no idea." The small boy finally sat up.

"Because, I didn't want you to know. I didn't want you to be weirded out."

"I wouldn't be weirded out, you idiot." Taeil pushed him playfully. "But, I just wouldn't be able to... return those feelings."

"Yeah, that's why I kept quiet. I was worried about you more than I was worried about me." Jihoon shrugged again, and looked over his shoulder at the small boy. There was no smile on his face, no hint of joy or anything. The tall boy was more serious than earlier and that made the small boy nervous. "But now, you're not with that guy anymore, so I decided to confess."

Taeil didn't know what to do, nor did he know what to say. That tall idiot was sitting there, being painfully honest, and the small boy didn't know how to react. Never in his life did he have anyone confess their true feelings towards him. Of course, whatever Jaehyo had admitted years ago was no where near true. But there Jihoon was- telling his truths without a care if Taeil felt the same or not. "Jihoon... I-I think I like you too." He almost whispered. "I don't know. I just get really nervous around you, and my skin gets hot, and every time you hug me, it's enough to make me weak." The smaller reluctantly admitted. Then, without realizing, Taeil crawled over to the tall idiot known as Jihoon and wrapped his arms around his neck.

Jihoon was surprised by the actions of the boy that was now on his back. "So, how long have you felt that way?" He asked, looking down at his feet while small boy hugged him.

"The day you kissed my nose." Taeil laughed nervously.

"Ohh~ So that's why you were so red?" Jihoon snickered. "It was so cute, though."

"Yeah, but how crazy was that?! Another man made me blush! My own boy-.. that jerk couldn't even make me blush the way you do." The small boy sighed.

"Funny thing is, I was never actually trying to make you blush. It just happened." Jihoon frowned. "When I saw how hard you blushed that first time, I thought that maybe I had a chance, but then Minhyuk made me doubt that by saying you probably had a boyfriend.. Which you did. But, even after that I still managed to make you red, huh?" 

The small boy could hear how defeated Jihoon had sounded, so he gently kissed the nape of the taller's neck. "I guess there's just something about you."

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Hey, guys. There's another chapter. I hope you guys liked it. I really have no idea what should happen next in my story, so if you have any suggestions, feel free to share them!  Also, you guys should follow me on tumblr, i mean if you guys have one of course xD 

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OH! And so, I'm not really in the EXO fanclub but HOT DAMN! I'm excited for their album, because I think i'm starting to get obsessed with them >-< especially their song 'She's so dangerous' GOSH GOLLY IT'S GIVING ME HEART PALPITATIONS! Good lord! I guess, I'm just trying to distract myself while my Block B babies are on tour TT^TT I can't wait for them to release a new album too! All this kpop excitement is hurting me.

FUN FACT: I didn't really get into Kpop until last year. Though, I started listening to it back in 2012 I didn't listen to a lot of Kpop songs because I was still in my 'I only listen to j-pop' stage. And even then I only listened to like two Japanese artists asdfghjkl. So, I don't really know a lot of kpop groups *sob* I don't know a lot of kpop songs, but I'm trying my best! It's just that I have a hard time breaking away from a group I really like, just to check out a different group because I feel like I'm betraying them xD

OKAY THAT'S ENOUGH RAMBLING FROM ME.