Stranger Connections

Chapter 3

A/N I do not know or own the characters beyond Jacob in this story. Which begs the question, why are the original characters I create jerks? No clue but anyway moving on. This story is fiction and any resemblance to reality is purely coincidental. If you want to be alerted when I update any of my stories you can follow _eyes_wideshut on twitter. No I have not stopped writing either Distant Dreams nor Love is A Sneaky Bitch, I'm just inspired on this one right now. Please forgive me. I will get back to them soon.

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Chapter 3

Felix got up and left his bed, somewhat reluctantly. Showering and going to make his morning cup of tea, he caught only quiet in his head and guessed that the distance had indeed proved too great for their connection. He was sad of the loss and now that Hyunjin wasn't in his head he allowed himself to feel it as he powered up his work computer and put in his airpods. He clocked in to work and opened apple music and played the latest album by Stray Kids as he pulled up his triage worklist. His head moved along to the music as he worked the first few hours genuinely enjoying the music.

Jacob woke up and came into his home office. "I was planning on coming over tonight too. I miss you." He said and kissed Felix's neck. Felix took out his earbud and looked over his shoulder at Jacob and smiled.

"Ok. Sounds good. After I get off work, I will go get steak for dinner, how does that sound?" Felix said and ran a hand over Jacobs arm.

"Sounds great. You know how I like my meat." Jacob said and winked. Felix laughed. "I'll see you tonight babe." He kissed Felix and left.

Felix allowed himself to focus on work until lunchtime. Then he decided to take a long lunch since he set his own hours. He went ahead and headed to the store. He got the steaks, some potatoes and stuff for a salad. On a whim after he paid and loaded the groceries into his car, he went into the music store at the end of the block and purchased the latest Stray Kids album. He headed home and stowed the groceries and made another cup of tea. He opened the album and was excited to find a poster inside. He quickly hung it up where he could look up at it as he worked and after he clocked back in he looked at the picture cards that were included. He had one of Hyunjin! Felix indulged himself to stare into the man's face for a few minutes. Felix wondered if he had any idea how handsome he was.

Kind of you to think so. HYUNJIN? Yep, still here. Felix felt a wave of joy that they still had their connection and contrary to what he had thought, Hyunjin was happy about it too. Looks like you are stuck with me Lix. That's ok. It's kind of comforting to have you here. Oh no, was I too loud? Did I wake you? No. I could hear things when I kind of woke but until I actually woke up it was more like background noise. I'm sure if you were screaming or something it would wake me but it seems we have to be somewhat conscious at some level to connect. He could feel how relieved Felix was to not have disturbed him and it warmed his heart. Felix appeared to be a very caring man. Felix glanced up at the poster almost looking at Hyunjin as they talked; as if he was standing right there. Hyunjin looked with him and got a small smile. You got our poster? Yeah. I bought your album. Felix answered sheepishly and blushed. You're cute when you blush. He was slightly taken aback, realizing just how much he was completely open with Felix, he had no option to pick and choose his thoughts the way he normally did. It was a bit scary and somehow liberating at the same time.

They both heard a knock on Hyunjin's door. "Come in." He called out and looked up at Minho standing there. "Hey, Min. What's up?"

"I was going to head to dance in an hour or so." He paused and thought for a minute. "Sungie wants us to come to the studio to give our lines for that new song he was working on. I didn't know if you had any other lessons today or not." He finally said.