Wrapped?✅

Routine (oend)

Hwanwoong hummed happily as he twirled his eyeliner while waiting for his shoot. He had made plans with Dongju to get together for dinner. It had been awhile since they hung out in public together. He couldn't help but notice he was overly excited about it. Why? He never got excited to see anyone besides...

"Yoon..." muttered Hwanwoong as he finally made the connection.

He dropped the eyeliner as he stared at himself in disbelief. He simply thought it was a passing feeling due to having being touched that day. He screamed. Hangil came rushing in and was confused as everything seemed fine. A few more people came in and reached the same conclusion.

"Hwan, is there something wrong...?" Hangil asked.

"No. I simply spooked myself. Sorry to worry you all." mumbled Hwanwoong as he lowered his head.

Hangil sent the others out before closing the door. He approached Hwanwoong then started to massage his shoulders.

"Everything is going to be okay. Whatever is bothering you will clear up and reveal the rainbow you've been looking for." said Hangil with a smile.

Hwanwoong relaxed then smiled. Hangil was right. There was always a storm before the rainbow. His feelings were just a passing storm. He held Hangil's hands then whispered a few thank yous before asking him to leave.

여환

Keonhee quietly watched as Dongju did sit ups. He had suddenly decided to get into exercise. A part of him wanted to know as it affected him as well.

"So, you're going to become a health buff?" questioned Keonhee as he held his feet.

"No, just trying to become fit. You never know when someone might try to attack Hwanwoong." replied Dongju in between breaths.

"Is that concern I hear?" teased Keonhee.

Dongju stopped then managed to lift his foot and hit him in the face. Keonhee whimpered as he could feel blood threatening to drip.

"Next time I'll take your eye out." spat Dongju before continuing.

"I wished you'd stop being so closed off with your softer emotions..." mumbled Keonhee as he babied his face.

"Look, he's my friend. It's natural for a friend to care isn't it?" Dongju countered.

"Please, you go beyond what's expected of a friend. Don't think I've forgotten when you suddenly left after hearing he was sick." said Keonhee, holding back other times he went beyond the friend limit.

"Shut up. You talk too much sometimes." grumbled Dongju as he didn't want to be reminded of the nice things he's done.

"Well, I hope you have fun on your dinner date. Ten bucks says he dresses up." said Keonhee with a chuckle.

"I'll take you up on that." Dongju replies with a smirk.

"And you won't be able to cheat. I'll ask him about it." Keonhee said.

Dongju sucked his teeth as he reached over for his cup of water.

여환

"Hwan, may I have a word with you?" asked Hangil as the last shoot for the day ended.

"What's up?" responded Hwanwoong as they entered his dressing room.

"You seem so vibrant these days. Are you... seeing someone without my knowledge?" Hangil asked.

Hwanwoong froze. What would his answer be? Obviously to deny it, but what would his lie be? Hangil patiently waited as his mind worked.

"I'm not. I've really just been happy that I've been blessed with such a life. I'm happy to be alive." lied Hwanwoong.

"That's valid I guess... Maybe I was overthinking. I'll have your driver come around, okay?" said Hangil with a smile.

Hwanwoong nodded then watched him leave. He sat by the mirror then took out his eyeliner. Geonhak wasn't wrong when he commented on his use of eyeliner when he was interested. It didn't make much sense to him how he could feel anything for Dongju, so tonight was going to either prove him right or wrong.

He changed shirts then buttoned it up, leaving the top two unbuttoned. He leaned in close as he put on earrings. Was he going overboard? He shook his head. Overboard would be adding a few necklaces and bracelets. He checked himself over before deeming himself ready. He fixed his hair a bit before grabbing his things and leaving.

여환

Dongju quietly waited outside of the restaurant while keeping an eye out for Hwanwoong. He knew he wouldn't come out without at least some coverage to keep fans from recognizing him. A car stopped in front of the restaurant and Hwanwoong had stepped out. He was only wearing a mask and sunglasses. People around them had their doubts but made no sudden moves.

They were immediately seated as Hwanwoong had called in a reservation ahead of time. Most of the area around was empty. Dongju noticed this.

"You're probably wondering why no one's around us. Simple. I reserved the other seats as well so we could eat in peace." said Hwanwoong as he took his mask off.

"Money talks huh?" said Dongju slightly impressed.

Their waitress had finally worked up the courage to walk over and introduce herself. The other staff members had warned her beforehand not to take photos or tell anyone Hwanwoong was there until he left. She couldn't mention who his guest was either.

"Hi, I'll be your servant today, I mean server." she said nervously.

"Ah, a girl with humor. That's always a plus." said Hwanwoong as he looked through the menu. "Have you decided or do you want to start off with drinks?"

She nervously wrote down their orders before walking away. Dongju continued to watch the corner she disappeared around before looking back at Hwanwoong.

"So, what made you decide to eat out? With me at that." asked Dongju curiously.

"It's been a while since we ate out, so I figured why not?" replied Hwanwoong.

He felt his heart skip beats while it raced at the sight of Dongju's eyes staring into his. Were his feelings the storm? Or were they the rainbow he's been looking for? He looked away from Dongju then stole a glance. They were the rainbow after all. He didn't want to believe it, but there was no denying what he felt.

Dongju quietly watched Hwanwoong and wondered when he started feeling different about him. He hated it when Keonhee would hit the nail on the head. Hwanwoong had changed him. He never thought of himself as anything other than a murderer. He rested his cheek against his hand as he stared at him. It wasn't so bad, caring about someone. He worried mostly about losing that someone he held close and cared about.

Hwanwoong had become someone important to him. He was willing to kill again if it meant protecting him. Hwanwoong met his eyes then gave him a smile. His heart thumped loud and hard. What exactly was this feeling? Their server had come back and delivered their drinks.

"Ah, I wish I could drink alcohol. Seems fun." whined Hwanwoong as he eyed his drink.

"Ah, not in public. We don't want your fans to see this terrible side of you." said Dongju sternly.

Hwanwoong laughed softly as he didn't think Dongju cared about his image. Knowing this once more reaffirmed his feelings. He liked Dongju. He liked him despite his true nature being a psychopathic murderer. Though, he wasn't sure if he could ever tell him his true feelings. He probably didn't feel the same way, no, he certainly didn't feel the same way.

Dongju thought of telling him what he was feeling then decided against it. He'd prefer Keonhee learn of it first and help him figure out how to deal with it. They both closed their eyes and nodded, confirming that they'd stay firm with their decisions. Both had developed a decent amount of attraction towards the other, but in fear of being rejected, decided to keep a low profile and never be open about it. A missed chance indeed.