chapter thirty-nine (1/2)

It takes over a week to get the plan ready, but Byunghun has it all sorted out, across the room he catches Jonghyun's eyes and nods, and Jonghyun nods back before turning back to his table.

Jonghyun leans into whisper something to Changhyun, and Changhyun nods, grinning. He hits Niel, wiggles his finger and whispers something in Niel's ear. Niel gives him a wary look, but Changhyun just smiles, batting his eyelashes and pulling his aegyo. Niel purses his lips and looks at Chanhee, then sighs, nodding.

Chanhee narrows his eyes at his friends, "What are you guys talking about?"

Niel pats his shoulder, "Nothing important, hyung. Let's go home."

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"Hyung, I have a surprise for you." Niel says, sitting on Chanhee's bed.

Chanhee looks at him, "Oh?"

"Yes, but it's outside and you'll have to be blindfolded."

Chanhee raises an eyebrow, "Well. That escalated quickly."

Niel leans forward, "So, come here so I can tie you up."

Chanhee laughs, "No way."

He's bitten in the arm, and he knows it's gonna bruise, and tied against his will.

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Byunghun's shaking so much Jonghyun has to help him walk to the park. His fingers are clasped so tight around the box, his knuckles are white and they're beginning to hurt.

He takes in a shaky deep breath when he sees Niel sit Chanhee on the swing.