Chapter 62: C-60

C-60

The patient in room 408 has been successfully resuscitated minutes ago, but it seems like Changbin's heart is the one who stopped beating as he kneels in front of me in desperation.

"Y/n, please! I'm begging you."

I sit on the floor with my face buried in my hands, trying to calm myself down.

"Please! I'm s-sorry, I-I didn't mean it--"

"Why would you scare me like that?" I lift my head and glare at him, and he scratches his head in cluelessness.

"I was just kidding, okay? Minho's gone to the restroom, that's why I can't take you to him!"

My lips quiver. "That's not something to joke about..."

"Oh, shoot. Please don't cry!" His eyes widen in shock. "I'm the one who'll be gone if Minho-hyung sees us!"

"Was it so hard to say that it's the wrong room? I-I was so worried."

Changbin turns pale when I start sniffling. "I-I just wanted to get back at him for always picking on me, but I guess I went too far! I thought you'd be funny--"

"I am what?!"

"I've been looking for the two of you-- oh, why's she crying?" Chan appears with crossed arms when he witnesses the two of us arguing like children on the floor by the hallway.

Changbin turns even paler as he stammers a reply. "I-I was just kidding! I didn't know she'd take it seriously!"

"He told me Minho's gone... Was I supposed to laugh?"

Chan shakes his head in disapproval. "I said check if Y/n's rested enough, not make her cry."

"B-But I didn't mean it--"

"Save your excuses. Minho's been going crazy in there and you just had to make his babygirl cry... You're already on his bad side for fatally mistaking six as nine."

I immediately stand up when I hear his name, startling the both of them who hurriedly support each of my arms. I glare at Changbin and move to Chan's side and he scratches his head frustratedly.

Chan cautiously puts his hands on my shoulders to steady me. "Is this okay?" I nod and he smiles.

"Can you take me to Minho now?"

Chan nods and leads me to room 406, and I finally get why Hyunjin and the others warned me about going here.

My jaw drops when I see Minho blindfolded on the bed with his wrists handcuffed to the bedpost. He's trying to wriggle away with balled fists and gritted teeth, groaning as the restraints wouldn't budge.

"Bang Christopher Chan! Where's the fvcking key?! Take this shit off me now!"

Chan smirks and puts his forefinger over his lips, telling me to stay silent. I'm already too stunned to speak anyway.

"The key is when you finally behave and obey me."

"How could you do this to me?! You can't even let me go to the goddamn toilet in peace!"

"You already went five minutes ago."

"Well, I need to fvcking go again!"

"So you can escape like a dumb boy and destroy your health in the process? This isn't Romeo and Juliet. We're far ahead of the game."

He sighs in defeat and his jaw tightens. "I didn't see her for a week physically."

"You saw her last night--"

"She's crying because of me... Do you know how much that hurts?"

I can't help it anymore and I just start crying like a baby.

Minho stops thrashing around and his ears seem to perk up in my direction. "Y/n?"

Chan's expression softens and he takes out the key from his pocket. He tosses it to Minho who magically catches it even with his eyes covered. He hurriedly takes his cuffs off, sitting up and blinking to adjust his eyes to the lights once the blindfold is gone. Minho's eyes immediately look for me.

"The whipped ass finally stopped his tantrum." Changbin snickers.

"The key was just next door all along." Chan pats my head before the both of them step out, and I'm left with the boy I've been dying to see the moment I open my eyes.

Minho's gaze lingers on my body from head to toe and he sighs in what seems like relief afterwards. The side of his lips quirks up as he looks back at me.

"Are you that eager to see me that you went in your socks?"

I bite my lower lip to stop a forming pout, my shoulders shaking as Minho makes his way to me with open arms. He engulfs me in a warm hug and I return the gesture with my arms around his waist, resting my head on his chest to hear his heartbeat. He pulls me as close as we can get, hands running on my back soothingly.

"You miss me that much?"

I nod quickly and I hear his soft laughter.

"Are you alright now?" I ask and he hums in response. "Are you really not dead?"

"Of course not. Who said that?"

"Changbin."

"Aish, that hobbit. Did he think I'll die with just a single blow on the head?" He scoffs.

"Why did you pass out then?"

"I just got a little dizzy and tired. Doc said it's just a mild concussion and nothing serious."

I raise my hand to touch his face. He has a little bruise on the side of his lips and a shallow scratch on his cheek which is secured with a bandaid.

"I'm sorry for being so gullible. Please don't get hurt because of me again." I caress his cheeks as gently as I can.

"Y/n, it's not your fault. You told me not to blame myself and you should do the same. We rescued you because we wanted to, so don't feel bad about it."

"When you fainted, I got so scared. I thought something bad happened, and then when I woke up Changbin said you're... g-gone..."

"I won't let that happen, okay?" He shakes his head and softly pats my hair. "You're not going to lose me."

"Are you sure you're okay now, like a hundred percent sure?"

He nods with a smile. "A hundred percent sure. No headaches, little body pains, just a bit hungry."

I finally sigh in relief. "I thought I was going to lose you and we're not even together yet! I was so excited for graduation day, but it didn't turn out like I expected. I thought I won't be single anymore!"

"You're worried because of that?" He chuckles, and my cheeks flush when I realise what I said.

"No-- I mean... w-weren't you?"

He pinches my cheeks. "Nope."

"Eh?"

"I know you'll come running to me like the good little kitty you are anyway." He smirks and kisses my nose.

I move away from him whilst he laughs at my flustered state. "I'm not a cat."

"Aww, but I love cats." He was chuckling for a moment, then his eyes widened a little like he was caught red-handed. His ears visibly reddens and he averts his gaze.

"What?"

"Nothing, I'm just suddenly tired." He clears his throat and stretches his arms that reach my shoulders, pulling me close again.

"You should rest."

Minho shakes his head and purses his lips. "I think I need CPR. Kiss please."

"W-What?"

"Quick, I'm running out of breath. Give me a mouth-to-mouth."

He looks so serious that I almost accepted the offer. I move my face away to avoid his sneaky advances and giggle when he whines like a candy-deprived kid.

"I'll go ahead so you can sleep--"

"Stay!" He encircles his arms around my waist and rests his head on my shoulder.

I can't help the smile that forms on my lips as Minho acts like a baby in front of me. "I need to rest too so we can get discharged at the same time."

He suddenly pulls me over to the sofa and I gasp when he puts the handcuff on my left wrist, throwing his left arm over my shoulder and cuffing it so we're now attached. He smirks and puts the key in his pocket, and then resumes clinging to me like a koala.

"You can't leave now. Just sleep here with me."

"You're something else..." I giggle and relax my body in his touch. "Where did you even get this?"

He shrugs. "I don't know. Bang Chan just came here with this ridiculous toy."

A comfortable silence engulfs us as I pat his cheek gently. Minho is giving me tummy rubs that cause drowsiness in my system. Our position is so romantic right now and it's making my heart flutter in delight.

"Minho?"

"Hmm?"

"Are you sure you're comfortable here?"

"Shall we move to the bed?"

"N-No..." I avert my eyes elsewhere as I feel my heart thumping loudly, but not in delight.

"Sure?"

My hands start to shake against my will. "No bed... please."

"Shit, of course." His eyes widen and he immediately nods, burying my head back into the crook of his neck. "I'm sorry... Fvck him."

"I'm okay... You're here now."

"Yes, I'm here now." His voice is soft with his lips on my temple.

"I'm sorry."

"Nuh-uh." He shakes his head. "What is my crybaby sorry for, hm?"

"You fought for me but I'm making you sleep on the sofa..."

"I'll be fine. Your badboy isn't that weak, you know?" he says in a light tone. I finally smile as the mood turns brighter just because of Minho. "Want me to build a pillow fort right now?"

I shake my head. "I'm fine, but are you sure the space is enough for you?"

"I don't want space, I just want you."

I scrunch my nose and pretend that his words didn't make the butterflies somersault in my tummy.

I'm such a sucker for Lee Minho.

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Lisa's palm comes in contact with Bambam's cheek as they face each other in the detention room. His already swollen cheeks turn even redder, and the cuts on his lips from Minho's punches start bleeding again.

"Why?"

"I just like you--"

"Bullshit!"

Bambam cowers when Lisa slams her hands on the table, her whole form shaking in rage. The boy in front of her has his head down in shame as his actions finally dawn on him.

"What have you done?"

"I d-don't know... I was so out of my mind, I didn't know what I was doing. All I knew was that I was blinded by anger and my feelings for you--"

"Don't you dare justify your actions with your fvcked up feelings! Kidnapping, assault, and attempted-- gosh! What is wrong with you?!"

Bambam knows that he fvcked up big time and he regrets every stupid decision he's made, but he didn't know it'd hurt so bad to hear the disappointment in Lisa's voice. He doesn't even want to look at her face because he'll just despise himself more.

"This is the reason why I left in the first place. You're too crazy for your own good! Can't you see that all you do is create trouble whenever or wherever--"

Lisa abruptly stops when she hears the boy in front of her sniffling, then her lips part when his shoulders shake as tears stream down his pitiful black-eyed face.

"I'm s-sorry... for everything."

Bambam's voice is small and weak. He looks so defeated, finally realising all of his heinous mistakes, and he feels so bad remembering how he had to drag an innocent girl into his mess.

"I'll gladly accept all the consequences of my actions, I'll pay the price of my stupidity, and I'll beg for forgiveness to Minho and especially to Sunny. Heck, I don't even deserve their forgiveness for causing such a big mess into their lives."

Guilt eats him up as he gets up from his chair, then he limps to Lisa's side and kneels before her.

"What are you doing? Stand up! Your knee is still in a bad condition, fool."

"Hear me out first."

Lisa sighs and nods when she sees the seriousness on his face.

"I might be crazy, but I really do like you. She told me that I might be obsessed, but I know my feelings are true. I know you told me many times before that we're just friends, that I'm not a lover and more like a brother to you, but I just can't unlike you for some reason. I guess I was just too caught up on proving what I'm feeling and thinking that maybe you'd change your mind. I'm not blaming you though. It's all me in my head, I'm the one who burned us down. That's why I want to apologise for ruining whatever we had. I'm so sorry, Lisa. Please forgive me..."

Lisa feels the sincerity in every word that comes out of his mouth and she just finds herself tearing up and hugging Bambam. She pats his back as her heart aches seeing him so broken and vulnerable.

"You're so stupid, you know?"

"I know..." Bambam sniffs as he treasures the warmth of Lisa's embrace.

"And also very crazy."

"Yes, that's why I'm also going to seek mental help after I settle all the punishments I deserve. Do you think I can go and ask her for forgiveness?"

Lisa breaks the hug and cups Bambam's face. "You can't, unless you want Neo to kill you. You can write her a letter though. If I was her I would've stabbed you to death already, so you definitely have to write her an apology now."

"What do you mean?"

"You got arrested for illegal possession of firearms and they didn't push for the other major offences, but they added a restraining order. Once you break that then they'll grill you for the crimes I mentioned earlier. Probably literally too."

"But why?"

"Minho is angry, which is an understatement, but Sunny thinks you need help more than being jailed. She said rehab would be better for your mental health too."

Bambam cries harder as his conscience throws daggers at his heart. He thinks that he doesn't deserve her kindness and understanding after all the pain he inflicted on her.

"I don't deserve this..."

"Yes, you don't. Don't waste the chance she's giving you and get your shit together so you can repay her kindness by changing into a better version of yourself."

Bambam looks at Lisa and hope blooms in his heart. Maybe he's not as twisted as he thought he was.

"Will you help me change into a better person?"

Lisa takes his hands and gives them a reassuring squeeze. "Every step of the way, best friend."

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Minho's POV

"Excuse me, but when did Moon Y/n become Lee Minho?"

I open my eyes and internally groan when I see four men entering my room. Kun and Yuta, who look very exhausted, immediately flop on the bed like they own it and browse through the television shows whilst eating the fruits that my friends bought. The other two surround the sofa with crossed arms and I roll my eyes because of their dramatic butts.

"We came to visit Y/n only to find her room with four boys shouting about chicken and dinner." Jungwoo sighs. "Why is she here anyway?"

I shrug. "Because we're hanging out?"

"Is cuddling the new way of hangout?" Ten snorts.

"Can't you wait until you two are discharged before getting all close and cutesy?"

I smirk. "You sound bitter."

Jungwoo scoffs. "Me? I'm not jealous! What are you talking about? I'm totally over my stupid crush, like duh?"

"I said bitter, not jealous."

"Oh..." His cheeks redden and he scratches his nape. "I-I'm just w-worried she might be uncomfortable, you know? She's p-paying for her room so might as well use it."

"Sure."

"R-Really!"

I look at the person sleeping beside me and discreetly move my hand to cover her face. She's resting her head on my shoulder whilst her hand is clasped on the hem of my shirt. Her soft breathing slightly tickles my neck and her lips would form into a little pout now and then. She looks so soft that it should be illegal. No one should be allowed to see her like this. Except for me, of course.

"Oh my goodness, is that a handcuff?" Ten gasps.

"Shoot." My eyes widen when I forgot about Chan's manacles. I unlock it as gently as possible and throw it across the room.

"Spicy~" Ten smirks. "Is that your kink--"

"Shut the fvck up." I glare at him and cover Y/n's ears.

He wiggles his eyebrows creepily. "Y/n won't understand it. She's our naïve little girl after all, don't you think so?"

I frown and pull her closer. "I don't share."

"This possessive shit." Jungwoo clicks his tongue.

I look at Y/n when I feel her moving. She stirs in her sleep, then her hands reach up to rub her eyes like a cat before yawning a little.

I think my heart just skipped a few beats.

"Hello, guys," she greets them. I see a blush creeping on her cheeks as she wriggles out of my embrace. I bite my lower lip to stop a smile remembering how shy she is when it comes to public display of affection.

"Hi, Y/n! We just came to check on you."

"I'm alright now. Thank you for your concern."

I let them talk to her and busy myself with eating fruits. Jungwoo and Ten pushed me out of the sofa, that's why I ended up with Kun and Yuta.

"Who would've thought handling legalities is as exhausting as going to a gang fight? I should've just gone with you so I didn't have to do the negotiations." Yuta massages his temples.

"How did it go?"

"It went better than we expected. Your bad guy's surprisingly obedient and submissive. He must've finally realised and regretted his actions."

"He better be, he doesn't even deserve the light penalties he's getting."

Kun pats my shoulder. "What can we do? Y/n is so understanding and stupidly kind."

I sigh as I look at her laughing at whatever Ten said. "So painfully naïve."

Kun chuckles. "That's our girl."

"Fine, your girl." Yuta smiles softly when my eyes nearly narrowed at Kun's words.

Y/n's gaze locks with mine and she smiles, making me smile too. I get up and go back to the sofa to stop the two boys from tiring her with their hyper energy.

"How do you do that? You only get taller and taller every time I see you." She pouts as she pats Jungwoo's head.

"I'm just lucky, I guess? You don't have to be tall because you're already perfect-- I mean your height is..." Jungwoo smiles and looks down. "...for Minho."

"But he's also so big compared to me." She points to my arms. "He's always working out with Chan and Changbin."

"You know what else is big?" Ten asks with a naughty grin.

"What?" she asks with genuine curiosity that it's almost painful to look at.

"His--"

"Okay, that's enough. Get the hell out of my room now."

I push them out the door to get rid of their annoying grins and Ten's laughter.

"Can we take her out for lunch later--"

"No, I'm taking her somewhere."

"Ohoho~ Use protection, dude." Ten winks.

"Get lost before I stuff your mouth with tissue--"

"--adios!"

I sigh in relief once the door closes. Those pricks are so exhausting to deal with, especially Ten's twisted thoughts. How can a guy as small as him have such wild imaginations?

I flop beside Y/n who looks very excited. I raise my eyebrow at her bright grin.

"You'll take me somewhere?"

The sides of my lips curve up as I look at her expectant face. I lift her chin with my index finger and smile proudly because I know she'll like what I prepared for her.

"Only if you're well enough already. Are we clear?"

"Yes, sir."

"Sir, huh?" I smirk, then it falters as I realise how dirty my mind went.

Damn it, I think Ten rubbed off on me!

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Y/n's POV

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After being discharged and getting permission from my parents, Minho and I immediately took off. We're currently walking side by side on the pavement towards his flat and I'm bouncing on my step in excitement on what awaits us.

"Just one clue."

"Nope." He does a zipping motion on his lips.

"Eh?"

He chuckles and pulls me to his side. I blush when he entwines our fingers together so we're now holding hands whilst walking. "I don't want to lose you."

"You won't."

"I know. You're my loyal kitty who always follows her master around." I blush harder at the nickname he gave me and his giggle is heard. "Let's run so we can get there faster."

"What if we fall?"

"At least we'll fall together."

"Wow, so reassuring."

Hand in hand, we make a run towards his apartment building whilst giggling like stray kids. People are looking at our silliness but it doesn't matter because I feel so happy at this moment.

When the elevator reaches his floor, my heart swells in excitement as he punches his code in. We enter the door and I look around with a big grin. His place looks the same, very Minho and the familiar scent of Febreze.

"You look crazy."

"I'm just happy, can't I smile?" I widen my grin. "Anyway, what are you going to show me?"

He shakes his head in amusement. "Here you go, my impatient girl." He takes out a blindfold and raises it in front of my face.

"That's what you're going to show me?" I look at him confusedly.

"You have to wear it so I can show you."

"How would I see if you're covering my eyes?"

He chuckles before finally putting the blindfold on. I reach for his hand as darkness consumes my vision. I feel his hot breath tickling my neck when he pulls me close to his body.

"Do you trust me, Y/n?" he whispers and a shiver runs down my spine when his nose grazes my ear ever so lightly. I nod and grip on his arm, then we start to walk as he guides me from behind.

He leads me to a different room and pushes me down on a soft surface. I feel his hands on my shoulders as he makes me face him, then his fingers dance along my skin until they reach my chin and tilt it up.

"Are you ready?"

"Y-Yes."

"Take it off on my cue, alright?" I nod and I feel his warmth going farther and farther.

"Open your eyes."

I take the blindfold off, but I see nothing as darkness still surrounds me. "Minho? Where's the--"

I hear a faint click, then dim lights scatter through the whole room like minuscule stars. My mouth gapes when I see the aesthetic effects of the fairy lights which are attached on the mirrors in the whole dance room. There's one pillow fort I'm currently sitting on and I suddenly feel like crying tears of joy when I remember the day he confessed to me.

"Minho..."

He smiles softly and stands in front of me whilst carrying a big box. "Here's the finale for the surprises."

"What's that?"

"Open it." He puts the box in front of me and I hurriedly untie the ribbon. I gasp when I see what's inside and immediately dive to get them.

"Soonie, Doongie, Dori!"

I cradle the three babies in my arms and they nuzzle their faces on my stomach. They're so soft and cuddly that I can't help cooing and tearing up a little.

"I know you'll like it, but keep in mind that this'll be the last time I'm doing clichéd stuff." Minho scoffs playfully. "The things I do for my crybaby, tsk."

I pout as I look around the whole room. I can't help my heart from beating erratically because of his efforts in making me happy. I gently lay the cats on the soft pillow fort and jump Minho in glee. "You're the best."

"I know," he says proudly and hugs me back. "But I'm not done yet."

He takes a small velvet box from his pocket, then he suddenly kneels in front of me. I cover my mouth in shock as he takes my hand with all seriousness.

"Will you marry me?"

"I do-- I mean, what?!"

"Marry me?" he repeats, but his serious facade falters and he drops on the floor whilst giggling like crazy.

"Huh?"

"I'm just kidding," he says after recovering from his laughing fit. "You looked so nervous, it's funny."

I glare and push his face away when he tries to hug me.

"Are you mad?"

"Stop giving me false hope! You and your friend's jokes are not funny."

"I was just practising." He opens the velvet box and shows me a pair of bracelet charms in it. "See?"

"Tch."

"I didn't complain when I received a friendship bracelet and you gave your friends keychains with charms on them, but now you'll just 'tch' at me?" He squints his eyes.

"But it's been a couple bracelet since we first went stargazing, even when we're not one yet..." I sulk. "I guess it's just one of those relationships with no labels..."

"Aww, come here." He puts his arm over my shoulder. "Do you remember the first time I brought you here?"

"Yeah! We danced and had a sleepover. You even made Jisung lie to my mum about a project."

He laughs. "That was so long ago but I can still remember it vividly. This is my special place and you're the first person I allowed here with me."

I feel warm as waves of nostalgia hit me. "I know, and I'm so happy that you opened up to me."

"You should be honoured because you beat my cats, and you know I love them a lot." He clears his throat and his ears redden. "You're the only person I'll show my intimate sides to, do you know what I mean?"

"You mean I'm superior to your cats?"

He sighs like he's about to facepalm. "No, you naïve girl. I mean be my girlfriend, officially."

"Oh! I thought your cats-- wait..."

I straighten up and stare at his face. He's sporting his pretty smile with soft eyes, a hint of bashfulness on his cheeks. My lips just quiver into a pout when he raises his eyebrow cheekily.

"Be my girlfriend." Minho points to our cats. "The only options are yes or yes."

I crouch down and check Soonie, Doongie, and Dori's tags. It has their names and contacts but when I flipped them, the back spell out the only right answer. Y-E-S.

"Yes!"

I hug him like a koala and we stumble on the floor because of the overflowing euphoria that I'm experiencing. The whole place seems to sparkle and I am left wonderstruck. It's so enchanting!

"What a crybaby."

"Oh my goodness, I have a boyfriend now!"

I immediately fix myself and sit up, opening my phone and giving it to him. He shakes his head and automatically clicks on the camera app.

"Am I your boyfriend or photographer? We should've tagged Seungmin along."

We took photos with Soonie, Doongie, and Dori. Everything will serve as magical memories I'll always go back to. This is the happiest day in my life so far and Minho is the reason why.

He returns my phone after a while and I just keep smiling at all the photos we took together. Minho rests on my shoulder with the cats on our laps. He's playing some chill songs on his phone that sets the relaxing vibe.

"Aren't you tired from smiling too much?"

"It's our family picture so it's worth my smile." I chuckle and set it as my wallpaper. "Oh, look! It's 11:11, time to make a wish."

"Really?" He snorts. "Isn't that at night?"

"That's actually 23:11 so this is the right time."

"Fine. I wish for my cats to live forever."

I shake my head so fast. "You shouldn't say your wish or it won't come true!"

"Just kidding, I take that back." He panics for a second before putting his thinking face on. "Uh... I wish for us to break up instead."

I frown. "We just got together..."

"Exactly. If you say your wish, it won't come true."

"O-Oh!" I scratch my head. "I totally forgot for a second."

Minho sighs and combs through his hair, looking so done with me. I laugh at his stressed face and kiss his cheeks just because I can, I'm the girlfriend. He cups my face with both hands, squishing my cheeks and planting a soft kiss on my lips just because he can, he's the boyfriend.

"You know you haven't given me my reward yet."

"Hmm?"

"When you forced me to hangout with those annoyances-- I mean your friends."

"Oh."

As if on cue, our cats run away from our laps and out through the small opening from the door, locking it as Soonie bumps it with his butt.

"Can I claim it now?" He smirks, raising his brow a little.

"Happy graduation, Happy Valentines, and happy friendship with them." I blush as I kiss his forehead, nose, and chin in quick succession.

"You think that's enough?" There's a hint of playfulness in his voice as he nudges his nose on my jaw. I shudder at the proximity, making him chuckle. "Just kidding. We won't do anything... unless you want to?"

"M-Minho!" I scoot away from him with a huff.

"Okay, okay!" He puts his hands up with a teasing grin. "I promise I'll keep my hands off."

"Sure?"

"Sure." He smiles, then pats his thighs. "Now come here."

I scoot closer with a pout, then he suddenly lifts me until I'm sitting on his lap. He tilts my chin up so that I'm properly facing him.

"Give me a real kiss this time."

"But I don't know how."

"Then I'll teach you." He moves his face closer. "Open your mouth."

"Like this?"

"Good girl." He runs his thumb across my bottom lip, parting it further... and then he crashes his lips with mine. Mouth to mouth, I gasp as I feel his tongue slipping in.

His hands move to my waist to pull me closer and I hold onto his shoulders, suddenly feeling weak. His lips are hot as they travel to my jaw, down my neck, and the butterflies explode in my entire system when I feel his teeth grazing my skin. He groans as I tug on his hair and I can't help the sounds that escape me, caused by the tingling sensation just above my collarbone.

"Why'd you bite me?" I pout, and then try to copy him.

I gently hold Minho's face, planting light kisses on his jaw. His arm tightens around my waist as my lips reach his neck. I'm not sure what to do and I don't want to hurt him, so I stick out the tip of my tongue and slide it across his skin before nipping lightly.

He grabs my jaw and claims my lips once again. I can't help my shaky sighs as he runs his fingers through my hair, pulling a little. Our lips part with a thin strip of saliva, but he follows mine to reconnect it once more. I grip the hem of his shirt and softly trace the exposed skin of his tummy.

"Mmn... F-Fvck." He gasps in my mouth, pulling away and taking my hands to kiss them. "Don't do that."

"Did I do something wrong?" I feel my eyes water, my whole body suddenly feeling sensitive all over and I don't know why.

"No..." He covers his lower face with the back of his hand.

"Why'd you stop?" I ask and my lips start to quiver.

His gaze softens, wiping the corners of my eyes with his thumb to stop the tears from falling.

"That's enough for now... I'm not that strong."

"But I want more!"

"Do you even know what more is?"

"We'll kiss more."

"And then?"

"Kiss again?"

"I think my girl's the one who needs to keep her hands to herself." He chuckles. "Can't get enough of me already?"

I blink as I realise what I've been saying. I immediately bury my face in the crook of his neck in shame. I hear the vibrations of his laughter as he pats my head reassuringly.

"No more." I pout.

"You're cute."

"Stop!"

Minho smiles as he attaches the charms on our bracelets: a sky-blue milk carton for me and a smirking cat for him. He takes my wrist and kisses it gently.

"You're so naïve, but I still want you."

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AND THAT'S IT FOR CLICHÉD STANDALONE VERSION! ♡

Here's the couple bracelets btw. Excuse my poor editing skills, my brain is currently fried from school stuff. You can just imagine a better one heh.