"felix, let's go! everyone is waiting on you!" chan yelled, his voice reaching the blonde upstairs who was getting dressed. felix giggled to hisself as he continued to do his makeup, dabbing a light pink blush over his freckled cheeks.
"i'm coming!!" he yelled, examining his makeup one more time in the mirror before sliding his shoes on. felix examined his outfit in the full length mirror, taking his hands and smoothing out the wrinkles.
"felix! now!" chan yelled again, anger lacing his voice. felix scrambled down the stairs, coming face to face with an agitated chan. insecurity washed over felix as chan looked him up and down, his eyes landing on the black skirt hugging felix's waist.
"you're not wearing that. change." chan spat, his glare boring into felix's innocent one.
"but why channie? i think it's pretty." felix complained, shooting his boyfriend puppy eyes. chan, on the other hand, was shooting him the opposite.
"change. i don't want everyone seeing my thighs." chan forced out through gritted teeth. felix didn't understand why chan was being this way, but he didn't enjoy being bossed around.
"no." felix said simply, walking to take the keys from the table. chan said nothing as felix exited the house and made his way to the car, not meeting chans glare.
"coming or not??" felix said, attitude lacing his tone as he didn't bother to look at chan for an answer. he continued all the way to the car, sliding in the drivers seat and starting it.
felix sat for a moment, and eventually the passenger side door opened, an aggravated chan sliding in.
no words were exchanged as felix began to drive to their destination, submersing the car in awkward silence. (CAW CAW CAW)
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after felix parked the car, both boys stepped out and shut their doors, looking around the parking lot for their friends.
felix was the first to spot them, taking off running towards his best friend.
"jisungie!!" felix said happily, all aggravation momentarily forgotten as he sprinted to jisungs outstretched arms. jisung ran forward as well, meeting felix in the middle as both boys tackled each other into a tight hug.
"i missed you lixie!" jisung exclaimed, hugging felix tight. felix giggled at his words, hugging the boy back tighter. when they pulled away, jisung examined felix's outfit, his eyes traveling down and then up again. felix felt a pit of worry form in his stomach, anxiously awaiting jisungs reaction.
"YOUR SKIRT IS SO CUTE OH EM GEE!!" jisung squealed, running his fingers over the smooth material. felix couldn't help but grin widely at his words, his smile lighting up the darkness of the night.
"thank you." felix whispered, trying his best not to anger the already upset chan more. jisung didn't catch onto his anxiety, and continued to obsess over it.
"i love how well it suits you!!" jisung said excitedly, bouncing around in the parking lot. felix smiled, but it soon dropped upon seeing jisung's face drop, his eyes focused on something behind felix.
anxiously, felix turned around slowly to reveal chan, hands on his hips as he bored holes into the back of felix's head.
"s-sorry hyung.." jisung practically whispered, going back to their car, where minho was watching. jisung welcomed himself into minho's arms, the older hugging him tightly immediately.
"let's go in now." chan commanded, causing felix to nervously make his way to him. chan snatched his hand up, beginning to almost drag felix into the building.
fighting tears, felix glanced up at the neon sign glowing above the building, cascading a bright pink glow over his face.
Seoul Bar & Club
upon entering the building, the stench of alcohol and sweat caused felix to scrunch his nose in disgust. the skin around his wrist was beginning to hurt from chan's grip, but he didn't dare say a word.
jisung and minho trailed behind, hand in hand as they observed the boys in front of them. a shared look told them that they realized what was going on, yet neither knew what to do.
chan finally sat down at the bar, releasing felix's wrist and motioning for him to sit next to him. felix did so immediately, desperately trying to avoid making chan more upset than he already was.
"what can i get you two tonight?" the bartender asked, looking between felix and chan. chan cleared his throat, sending felix a slight glare as he started to order.
"a shot of vodka for me, water for him." chan said, not sparing a glance towards the boy who he was supposed to love unconditionally. felix bit down on his lip, desperately trying to hold back his tears.
jisung sat at the stool next to felix, his hand immediately going to rub the younger's back comfortingly. felix smiled lightly at the gesture, sending jisung a grateful, yet barely visible smile.
the bartender slid chan's glass to him, to which the older immediately downed. felix sighed, knowing he'd be in for it once they got home.
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30 minutes later and chan had consumed 10 more shots, showing no signs of stopping. all felix could do was sit there, occasionally glancing around the area to watch people dance, or to nod his head to the loud music.
chan had now practically discarded felix, talking to anyone who presented themselves to him. numerous girls were crowded around chan, yet felix could do nothing about it but watch.
his heart broke every time chan laughed at one of the girl's jokes, or pulled them slightly closer. jisung and minho had left for a few minutes to dance, which felix insisted they do instead of babysitting him.
why doesn't he want anything to do with me? felix thought, the question once again bringing tears to his eyes, to which he forced away.
he was brought out of his thoughts as chan stood up, leaning against the counter for balance.
"i'm going to the bathroom, don't move or we'll have problems." chan spat, glaring at felix as he began to walk away. felix nodded quickly, keeping his gaze on the floor beneath him.
soon enough, chan disappeared from his sight, leaving an oddly calming sense in his chest.
as felix sat, staring at the ground, he didn't notice the short male that had sat himself at chan's barstool.
"ahem." the male cleared his throat, causing felix to look up. immediately panic set over his body, realizing chan would return soon and wonder why felix was conversing with someone who wasn't him.
"i, um, that's- that seat is taken.." felix stuttered out, praying chan wouldn't return so soon. the male just chuckled, inching closer to felix until his hand was resting on felix's bare thigh.
felix screwed his eyes shut, now praying that chan would return and rescue him. the male continued to move his hand, making it increasingly uncomfortable for felix.
"your thighs are so pretty, baby boy." the man said seductively, only making felix want to screw his eyes shut tighter.
"felix? what the fuck are you doing??"
chan.
felix's eyes shot open, meeting the same male's. when he turned, he saw chan, anger fueling in his glare. immediately the male made his leave, turning back once to look at felix, then disappearing into the crowd.
anxiety stirred in felix's stomach, his hands immediately going to play with the hem of his skirt; the skirt he now regretted wearing.
"who the fuck w-was that??" chan spat, the alcohol slurring his speech. felix tried his best to calm himself before answering, taking a few deep breaths in.
"h-hyung i don't know, he just sat down, and was touching my thighs.." felix said, his voice small. chan sat down at his stool, slamming his fist down onto the bar.
"i told you not to wear that fucking skirt, youre practically asking for it! you, you slut!" chan yelled, his words crashing down on felix.
felix looked up at chan with wide eyes, tears brimming at the surface. he had no time to react before chan's hand met his cheek, a loud sound emitting from the impact. no sooner than he had sat down, chan was standing again, marching away from the younger.
as felix's hand lifted to touch his stinging cheek, the tears finally released, rushing down his pretty face. people were staring at him, shock evident on their faces. some didn't care, looking at him with critical gazes.
felix sat on his stool, his small hand cupping his cheek as all he could do was release silent tears.
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felix sat there for what felt like eternity, staring mindlessly into the crowd, the same thoughts coursing through his mind.
slut.
worthless.
whore.
was he asking for it?
the scratching of a stool could be heard, but felix didn't seem to hear.
after what felt like hours, felix turned back to the empty stool, only to see a body seated in front of him. shock overtook his expression as he met the male's face, wondering why he chose here of all places to sit.
it was a boy with long blonde hair, and an angelic face. felix frantically wiped his tears, trying to seem less obvious about crying to this stranger.
"you don't have to wipe them." the stranger said, gazing at felix with an unknown expression. felix stopped, looking to the male in front of him in confusion.
"w-why?" felix mumbled, sucking in his bottom lip to refrain from crying more.
"we're both human." he said simply, his eyes never once leaving felix's.
"was there something you n-needed?" felix managed to ask, his tears finally stopping for the moment. the stranger shook his head, a small smile gracing his full lips.
"im hyunjin." he said, sticking out his hand for felix to presumably take. felix glanced down to it, hesitantly bringing his small hand to shake the large one.
"felix." felix said, finding his voice for the moment.
"cute." hyunjin claimed, sending a blush across the youngers face.
"yknow, what are the chances that everyone is dancing, and he's not with you?" hyunjin inquired, placing his hand back on his own lap. felix looked at him, trying to figure out what he meant, soon realizing he meant chan.
"oh.. you saw that..?" felix asked, suddenly feeling the urge to cry again. hyunjin nodded, never once seeming to make fun of the boy.
"the universe must've divined it, then." hyunjin said, standing up and reaching out his hand for felix to take once more. felix glanced down at it, his mind flashing back to chan.
within seconds, felix was being led to the dance floor, his hand laced with hyunjin's.
as they submersed themselves in the crowd, hyunjin hesitantly placed his hand on felix's waist.
"can i hold you here?" he asked, watching to make sure felix wasn't uncomfortable. felix nodded, smiling for the first time since he had left his house. hyunjin took his chance and looped his arm around felix's waist, pulling him closer as they began to sway to the loud music.
as felix became more comfortable, he rested his head against hyunjin's chest, their bodies in sync as they moved to the beat.
after a few moments of dancing, felix heard hyunjin's voice right by his ear.
"you know, i could be a better boyfriend than him." hyunjin whispered, sending shivers down felix's body despite being warm.
"and i could do all the shit that he never did." hyunjin continued, holding felix slightly closer to him. felix nuzzled into his touch, wrapping his arm around hyunjins waist.
"i'm thinking im gonna steal you from him, i could be such a gentleman.." hyunjin whispered once more, his words causing felix to smile into his chest.
"how would you do that, hm?" felix decided to ask, pulling away from hyunjin's chest ever so slightly, just to see his face. hyunjin smiled, almost as if he had already thought about this question.
"well, i wouldn't have left you all alone, for someone else to take you home." he cooed, now resting his head on felix's shoulder comfortably. felix placed his head back on hyunjin's chest, feeling the vibrations of his heart.
"yeah, i'm gonna steal you from him." hyunjin said triumphantly, pulling felix into a full hug. felix smiled as he returned the hug, a warm feeling filling his stomach.
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