The words sent a shiver down EJ’s spine. “Well… I’m gonna die,” he murmured, tucking a strand of hair behind his ear before adding shyly, “But not if I make you die first~”

K grinned, his gaze turning more playful. “If you keep going like this, you’ll kill me for sure. But I could always fake it and win more easily.” He leaned in slightly, his voice dropping to a low, teasing tone.

Euijoo tried to smirk back but felt like laughing instead. “Thanks for sharing your strategy,”

K winked at him and took a sip of his drink. “I’m very satisfied. You chose well, my leader. Ready to leave?” He called for the waiter to settle the bill, the exhaustion from a long day of training starting to creep in.

Once they left the restaurant, the night air felt refreshing. The stars twinkled above, casting a faint romantic glow over the quiet streets. Their walk back was mostly silent, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. Each step felt like a small, precious moment shared between them.

....

Before crawling into bed like Euijoo had, K decided to change into his comfy pajamas while Euijoo wasn't looking. "So... you think I'm sexy? Which part?" he teased, a mischievous grin on his lips as he glanced at Euijoo from the corner of his eye.

As soon as Euijoo was about to smile, he covered his own face with a pillow. "I didn’t pay that much attention... You were so close. It happened fast," Euijoo mumbled into the pillow, his voice muffled but tinged with embarrassment.

"Want to see it again? I can show you right now. You can even touch it if you want," K replied, his bold words catching Euijoo off guard. Embarrassed by his own daring comment, K threw himself onto the bed, burying his face into his pillow like Euijoo had done moments before.

Euijoo’s eyes widened under the pillow, butterflies fluttering in his stomach. Yet he dared not confess his true thoughts. Instead, he laughed nervously. "I- I'm flattered by your offer. Really. But it might be safer for you to keep your clothes on."

The unexpected response left K speechless, chills running up his spine. He was usually the playful tease, but suddenly, he felt like the one being cornered. That shift intrigued him, tempting him even more. Unable to suppress his growing frustration, K groaned quietly into his pillow, remaining silent as if defeated.

Euijoo smirked under his pillow, proud of the reaction he got. Perhaps he wasn’t the only one caught in this whirlwind of emotions.

Finally, K broke the silence, saying, "You’re so mean... You can kill me easily." Gathering his courage, K moved to Euijoo's bed and sat beside him, removing the pillow and brushing a hand against his cheekbone as he bit his lower lip. "I like the good EJ, but the bad one... looks even better."

Euijoo looked up at K, his mind racing. "Really?" he murmured, placing his hand over K’s on his cheek. "Do you act like this with the other members too? Or just me?"

Closing his eyes briefly, K let EJ’s touch sink in. "Have you ever seen me be like that with any of them? I’ve never teased anyone like I tease you." His thumb brushed over EJ’s lower lip, drawing him in deeper, the tension between them growing undeniable.

Euijoo’s breath hitched at K's touch, his gaze locking onto K's. The moment felt surreal, electric. Unable to hold back any longer, K leaned in, pressing his lips to Euijoo's for the first time. A soft, gentle kiss that left them both breathless. When he pulled back, his face burned with embarrassment, but the kiss said everything he couldn’t put into words.

Euijoo's heart raced as he processed the kiss. It had been brief yet monumental, his first kiss.. their first kiss. Neither of them spoke afterward, lost in their thoughts.

Exhaustion soon lulled them to sleep, though the memory of the kiss replayed in their minds throughout the night.

The next morning, K woke early, determined to watch Euijoo as he slept. His peaceful face reminded K of a child, his cheeks irresistibly soft.

Euijoo’s eyes fluttered open and met his.

“G-Good morning...” K greeted shyly, a soft smile lighting up his face.

“Good morning,” Euijoo replied groggily, his voice still heavy with sleep. As he rubbed his eyes, the memory of the previous night hit him, making his heart race. It hadn’t been a dream. It was real.

Both felt the awkward tension but chose to ignore it for now. “You’re going to be very busy today, huh?” K asked with a sweet smile, approaching Euijoo and running a hand through his tousled hair. “I’m going to miss you. Do your best.”

Euijoo hummed softly under K's touch. “I will... and I’ll miss you too.” Stretching his arms, he added, “What about you? What are you doing today?” Grateful K hadn’t brought up the kiss, he still knew it was something they’d need to address eventually.

“I don’t have much, just some photos and then training. I’ll see which members are around to keep me company,” K replied casually. “Don’t be late. Take a hot shower; I’ll make you breakfast.” Without thinking, K leaned down and kissed Euijoo’s forehead before rushing out of the room, his face glowing with blush.

Euijoo froze in surprise at the gesture, his cheeks heating up as he watched K leave. After a moment, he got up and headed to the bathroom, staring at his reflection in the mirror. He couldn’t help but smile as he remembered the kiss. Everything about K made his heart race.

Meanwhile, K hurried to the kitchen, greeting a few members who were already there. Realizing he didn’t know Euijoo’s breakfast preferences, he paused, unsure.

"What's wrong?" Asked Nicholas, sensing something was off.

"Uh.. what does EJ like to eat for breakfast?" He hesitated.

To his surprise, Nicholas knew every detail of Euijoo's preferences. Relief mixed with a twinge of jealousy as K listened to him explain.

“How do you know so much about him?” K asked curiously.

Nicholas smiled. “We trained together. We’re the same age.” Though the explanation made sense, it still bothered K slightly.