Twenty-Nine

                                    

                                          
"You're not going, Jisung" Seungmin grabbed him by his wrist and pulled him back "I am. I'll not leave him hanging. We don't know what is going on between Minho and Lacey."  
Seungmin scoffed "It was obvious what was going on between them. They are each other's ex for fuck sake. Do you really think that they were just ' hanging out'  when they were using nicknames like 'babe' and all??" Seungmin spoke, running a hand through his hair.
He eyed Jisung whose eyes were tearing up "That is the problem, Seung. I...still have hope. The way Minho looked for me when I went missing. The way he kissed me like I was a delicacy. The way he held me...Like- Like I was made of glass. And He seemed so genuine when he confessed. Those eyes...I don't think he lied, Seungmin." Jisung gulped, feeling a lump tightening in his throat. He sniffed "I will go. To confront him." Seungmin sighed defeated at Jisung's words.
"No, You'll not. But I will. I am scared he might manipulate you with his words. Let me confront him" 
"You don't understand-" 
"No, You do not understand Jisung. I am worried. Please Just...let me go and talk to him. If he really is genuine. Except for him at your door tonight. I'll take my leave" Seungmin stepped forward and wiped Jisung's tears "I am sorry for being so harsh" He whispered "No...I am sorry. You do nothing but think about my betterment-" Before Jisung could even complete his sentence, His eyes dilated when Seungmin engulfed him in a hug. 
Seungmin rarely hugged him and now that he did. A warmth bloomed in his chest. The coldness vanished when two hands kept him still. Might even the sunrise after the heavy rain. 
Seungmin pulled away and after bidding a small goodbye to Jisung made his way downstairs where Minho said would be there to pick Jisung up. 
He caught Minho's figure leaning on his motorcycle, engrossed in his phone. Seungmin's steps echoed making Minho's lips curve into a smile "Jisung-" His smile fell when he saw Seungmin with a cold expression "Where's...Jisung?" 
"Come with me" Without waiting for Minho's response Seungmin began moving. Minho broke out from his shock and followed the younger. "Seungmin, Where's Jisung?" 
Minho looked around when Seungmin stopped. 
A park.
Seungmin pointed at a swing beside him "Sit" And that's what he did. "We were at the mall today. We saw you with Lacey" Seungmin watched Minho's confused expression turn into a shocked one. "Are you playing with-" 
"Never!... Not again" Minho said, snapping his head in Seungmin's direction "Then why were you with her?? She even called you nicknamed like ' babe' and shit" 
"She is lesbian! God...and doesn't Felix call us that?? She is still my friend and we were just hanging out" Minho sighed when Seungmin's expression didn't budge " Look, I love him with all my heart. I would never... as in never fucking ever play with his heart" Seungmin's eyes widen and that only made Minho realize what he just said.
He loves Jisung.
"You love him??" Minho gulped "Yes. I do." Seungmin's expression softened and Minho smiled softly at him "I-is there something bothering you, Seungmin?" Seungmin raised his head, tears were filling his eyes. 
"You will not understand. Nor can you help me with it" 
"I am the second oldest. I can try." Minho gave him a reassuring look. Seungmin sighed
"I...Love Jisung too"