ten || the start of an unexpected couple

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"...Choi Beomgyu and I are dating."

When those six words came out of Kang Taehyun's mouth, it was the official turning point of Beomgyu's oh so perfect life.

"Wh-What...?" Beomgyu stuttered out in disbelief, staring at Taehyun as if he had just said the most messed up thing ever.

The silence that immediately crashed down onto the once talkative loud classroom was so deafening it made Beomgyu's ears start to hurt. Those eyes that were on them, staring at them as if they were comedic circus clowns who had just made a mistake in the ring, it made Beomgyu's skin crawl with uncomfort and fear.

"K-Kang Taehyun, are you serious?—"

"WHAT. DO. YOU. MEAN. DATING?!"

All eyes that were once on Taehyun and Beomgyu immediately shifted to the loud sound of the door crashing open along with the powerful voice of anger mixing in.

Beomgyu's eyes widened seeing Yeonjun crash through the door, staring at both him and Taehyun as if they had just committed a murder. The pure look of confusion, anger, and betrayal...? Were swirling around in Yeonjun's eyes as he stood there huffing loudly.

Wait a minute...

Now that Beomgyu was staring properly, he noticed Choi Soobin right behind Yeonjun who also had a shocked expression.

"Yeonjun hyung?!" Beomgyu gasped out, stepping away from Taehyun when he saw his best friend giving the pink head literal death glared. "You got here early! What—"

"Don't you dare try to simple conversation me, Choi Beomgyu!" Yeonjun growled angrily, his glares sending daggers straight into Beomgyu's soul. "What the fuck do you mean you and Kang Taehyun are going out?!" He exclaimed, pointing at the pinkette who stood there bored.

"Uhm—"

"It means we're dating, are you that stupid?" Taehyun interrupted Beomgyu swiftly, stepping forward so he was standing right in front of Beomgyu who just stared at him like he were crazy for calling Yeonjun stupid.

Yeonjun's eyes ignited with flames even more, Beomgyu could tell that the elder was too angry to process anything. "Who even are you?! Out of everyone in the whole entire classroom, let alone school, you chose him?!" He scoffed, his tone very aggressive, giving Taehyun the most disgusted look ever.

"It's not my fault," Beomgyu weakly said, all of the stares his classmates were giving him really did make him uncomfortable. "I-I just..."

"YOU WHAT?!—"

"Alright!" Soobin suddenly budded in, appearing behind Yeonjun swiftly. "I think we should all continue to go back to what we were doing before this, hyung! Let me take you to go get ice cream!"

"Ice cream?! Soobin! You can't be—"

"Let's go!" Soobin immediately cut Yeonjun off, smiling brightly as he grabbed the males wrist and practically ran out of the classroom as Yeonjun protested loudly, yet he paused just for a split second to glance over at Beomgyu.

Maybe it was Beomgyu just overthinking, but why did that small glance look so...sad?

"Well! That was quite the show, wasn't it?"

Beomgyu glanced away from the door and looked over at who had just spoken up. His eyes landed on Seong-jin, who had a somewhat suspicious looking smile on his lips, it felt awkward too since everyone was also staring at the male.

"Choi Beomgyu, the most popular, smartest, and beautiful boy in the school is dating the Kang Taehyun! Can you all believe that? And here I was thinking that you and Choi Soobin would be together."

What is he doing...? Beomgyu was starting to get a little irritated, but he knew that Seong-jin didn't mean harm, he knew that most students in the school had thought him and Soobin would end up together.

But unfortunately, not this time.

"You're acting like it's a problem, by the way have you always sounded so squeaky and annoying? Your voice hurts my head, so can you shut up and all go back to your seats?" Taehyun spoke up, glaring at Seong-jin with a disgusted look. It sent straight chills down the males spine and a wave of embarrassment when he had commented on his voice.

"You!—"

"Shut up, my god. Your voice is giving me a headache. How do people even put up with you? You're an annoying piece of—"

"Taehyun! I think it's time we go back to our seats, class is going to start soon so we should uhm! Go!" Huening Kai immediately covered the males mouth, preventing him from adding more fuel to the flame that was emitting throughout the classroom.

Dragging away a very annoyed Taehyun, the two of them went back to their seats which meant they had left Beomgyu all alone in front of the crowd of people.

What should I do? Everyone is staring at me... should I explain myself? Tell them it was a joke? Would they believe me...?

Clenching his jaw tightly, he couldn't help but look down feeling an odd uncomfortable emotion in his chest, he felt scared. Usually Soobin or Yeonjun be by his side to scatter any crowd around them away, but the two were gone. He was one hundred percent sure that Yeonjun would yell at him after school too.

Looking over at Seong-jin, he could tell that the male was giving him a death glare. He understood it though, he would be a bit mad too if Taehyun had come at him like that for no reason.

"Seon—"

"Hey! All of you get back to your seats, what are you all doing crowding the back like that?" Mr. Han announced suddenly, causing all of the students to flinch and rush back to their seats.

But thankfully it freed Beomgyu from any other possible questions that were about to be thrown at him after he apologized to Seong-jin.

Weakly walking over to his seat, he heard a pair of footsteps rushing behind him, and he immediately knew who they belonged to. Taking the chance to glance behind him, he made eye contact with Yeonjun who was still as angry as before.

he's definitely not going to be happy when he talks to me. Beomgyu shuddered, just the thought of Yeonjun exploding at him just made him want to burst out in tears.

But this was for the sake of Yeonjun, right? He was doing the right thing. Now that everyone knew that he was...

Taking a glance over toward where Taehyun sat at, he couldn't help but stare at the pink head who was staring boredly at his best friend who seemed to be ranting on and on about something which he figured was the news Taehyun had announced.

He couldn't help but feel this weird uncomfortable feeling bubble up in his stomach.

Soobin's gaze that was filled with disappointment and sadness, Yeonjun's tone full of anger and betrayal — something he had never heard before, and all of the stares from his classmates.

It made him want to puke.

Maybe they're just shocked, it was sudden. He bit the bottom of his lip anxiously, he had never felt so anxious in his entire life but right now? He wanted to sob.

Wait! What am I doing?! He groaned under his breath softly, looking back at his teacher. If I miss this lesson then mother will be upset if I don't score an 100%.

Taking a deep breath, Beomgyu glanced down at his notebook and started taking notes.

Surely everything will be okay after a few days...

...right...?

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Beomgyu couldn't help but feel so drowsy throughout the day.

Even though Yeonjun was insanely mad at him that didn't stop the elder from sitting with him during lunch and break time, but instead of their usual conversations about random topics it was replaced with very tense awkward silence.

I get that he's upset, maybe it's my fault because I didn't initiate any conversation... Beomgyu frowned, maybe he was just trying to cheer himself up but it really did seem like his fault for not trying to talk to Yeonjun.

He just wanted to go home, after today with all of the strange stares and whispers he's been hearing it made him have a headache, and he was certain that Yeonjun left with Soobin already.

Soobin and Yeonjun...

Seeing the two together and the way Soobin had taken away Yeonjun so quickly, it made Beomgyu feel a bit saddened but happy. Maybe the two did become closer again, perhaps Yeonjun confessed to Soobin or will confess?

It wasn't strange seeing the two together without him, but it just made him wonder... had they gone to school together? Did Yeonjun tell Soobin anything? He prays that the elder didn't tell Soobin the truth, it made his guts twist in fear at the thought of Soobin knowing the truth about everything.

He was just doing what was right! It was always Yeonjun and Soobin who were perfect for each other, not him and Soobin. Even if he had to push all of his feelings into the trash it was for the best! Yeonjun deserved to be happy.

it was the right thing.

...right...?

"Hey, Choi Beomgyu, are you done?"

Snapping out of his gloomy thoughts, he glanced to his side and unexpectedly saw Kang Taehyun standing near the door way, staring at him with a bored like expression as his backpack was hanging around one arm.

"Kang Taehyun...?" Beomgyu breathed out, confusion laced in his voice. "Why are you here? Where is Huening Kai?"

Taehyun yawned softly and leaned his head onto the doorframe. "He left without me, he needed to go attend his sisters volleyball game. All of the students should be out of the building by now, you'll get in trouble if you're caught."

Beomgyu didn't even realize he took that long packing up, he should've figured it out when he didn't see Mr. Han in the room anymore.

"Won't you get in trouble too?" Beomgyu asked worriedly, if Taehyun were to get in trouble because of him he would mentally punch himself, especially after what happened today too. "You can just leave without me, I might take my time anyway."

Taehyun stayed silent and stared at the male with blank eyes, it started to make Beomgyu confused why the male didn't budge from his spot at all.

Was Kang Taehyun really waiting for him?

If so, then he shouldn't take his time! What if Taehyun was impatient and got annoyed easily? It made him shiver at the thought of another person being upset at him again today.

"I'll hurry along then," He mumbled softly, grabbing all of the things on his desk before messily shoving them into his backpack. He could just feel the intense stare on him, it sent shivers down his spine.

After zipping his backpack closed, the male quickly slipped it onto his back and looked up at Taehyun who was still staring at him like a hawk. Is he usually like this? I don't really know him that well but it just feels so strange... this isn't the first time I'm left alone with him though, maybe I should start conversation and be nice? Perhaps apologize first...?

The two of them stepped out into the hallway as Beomgyu carefully closed the classroom door behind them, glancing around the halls to make sure no teachers saw them.

"It's fine, all of the teachers are on the third floor. We have enough time to make it out." Taehyun spoke up, startling Beomgyu.

"Oh! That's good to know, thank you for telling me." Beomgyu smiled softly, relieved that they had a chance to not get in trouble.

The two of them began to walk down the hallway in silence, maybe it was only Beomgyu who felt awkward but the way it was just all silent made his skin crawl. He wanted to speak up and say something but he had absolutely nothing to say at all.

Maybe he could start off with what had happened today.

"Kang Taehyun?" Beomgyu called out for the latter who didn't even spare him a glance. "Are you sure this is okay?"

"What are you talking about?"

"...this..." Beomgyu repeated, straining his voice as he awkwardly pointed his finger at Taehyun before pointing at himself, praying that the male would catch what he was aiming for.

"You're asking me if me dating you is okay?" Taehyun asked, glancing at the male with a small teasing smirk.

It made Beomgyu flush slightly.

"Don't say it like that! You know it's...it's..."

"Fake?" Taehyun answered for him, a soft chuckle was faintly made when he saw how flustered Beomgyu was. "Don't worry, I know. It's not like I'd actually date you."

Ouch?

Beomgyu's jaw dropped slightly as he stared at the male feeling deeply offended. Personally, the male didn't have any problems with people not being interested in him romantically but the way Taehyun put it in? He couldn't help but feel offended!

"I wouldn't date you either!"

"Glad to know we're on the same page."

Man! He's really starting to irritate me... Beomgyu huffed, turning his head away from the male, instead, he decided to stare at what was in front of him.

"I'm sorry for getting you involved in all of this," He spoke up, even though he was slightly annoyed he knew apologizing was the right thing. "If I had known that us announcing we are... dating would cause such an uproar I wouldn't had gotten you involved."

"I don't understand why you are apologizing." Taehyun scoffed, staring at the male as if he were stupid. "It was a mutual agreement, plus the whole thing was my idea."

"I know but I..." The brunette paused, licking the bottom of his lip in guilt. "I just don't want others to think of us so badly..."

"Why do you care what others think?" Taehyun paused his movements, causing Beomgyu to stop along with him as he looked over at the pinkette in shock.

"I'm doing you a favor by convincing the school that you don't have feelings for Choi Soobin. Who cares if others are upset or disgusted? They will always judge, but this is your life, you do what you feels best without letting people judge you. They only judge because they're jealous."

"Are you implying that they're jealous of me dating you?" Beomgyu asked him, making Taehyun snort softly.

"I think they're jealous that I'm dating you."

"But don't let that affect you, after all they're just people who have no life anyway." Taehyun said, shrugging his shoulders.

Beomgyu stared at the male in shock, he didn't expect Taehyun to be so...

comforting in a rude way?

"I guess so..." Beomgyu sighed softly. It was true though, he was very grateful that Taehyun is helping him out despite them not being close at all. "I was just worried."

"Then stop worrying." Taehyun replied dryly and began walking again.

It was starting to become difficult for Beomgyu, he was certain that if he had apologized the two of them could've became closer but instead all he got was a slight lecture from the male and still a cold shoulder. Usually it would be easy for him to get along with someone but it was like Taehyun just didn't seem interested on befriending him despite the two of them fake dating!

So what's the best option Beomgyu can choose now?

Giving up, of course!

So with that, the male slouched his shoulders slightly and pouted, if he stayed around Taehyun longer he was certain he would lose a couple of his sanity cells.

The two of them walked down the stairs swiftly and down the hallway in silence, keeping up a steady pace so neither of them was left behind they both exited out of the school and was greeted by the warm refreshing spring air.

Both of them pausing, Beomgyu glanced over at Taehyun and bit his lip nervously. They did just leave the school, so that meant he had no reason to keep being around Taehyun anymore, he was certain that the male wanted to go home as badly as he did.

"Uhm," Beomgyu spoke up quietly, "Thank you for—"

"Choi Beomgyu don't you dare move!"

The male pursed his lips shut instantly hearing that familiar voice, glancing over at the direction he heard the voice his eyes widened seeing a fuming Yeonjun stomping towards them.

He was absolutely screwed.

"Hyung? I thought you left! Why are you still here?"

"That doesn't matter, why are you here with him?!" What's going on Beomgyu, tell me the truth now!" Yeonjun scoffed, grabbing the males wrist and gently pulling him away from Taehyun who was just side eyeing him.

"What are you talking about? Nothing is—"

"Don't act stupid!" Yeonjun interrupted Beomgyu, grabbing the male by the shoulders and forced him to stare at him.

It gave Beomgyu the chance to properly see how upset Yeonjun was.

"Why are you with him? Matter of fact, why are you dating him?!"

"Uh..." Beomgyu croaked out, feeling that same guilty lump forming in his throat, forbidding him from saying anything.

"I was the one who asked him to walk with me, I was busy cleaning the art room and saw him passing by so I asked if I could tag along." Taehyun replied swiftly, causing both boys to look at him with mixed expressions.

"I'm also the one who asked him out, I started to like him after spending time with him during club."

What are you... What is he saying?! He told me I was supposed to be the one to tell everyone I asked him out! Beomgyu began to panic slightly, seeing how Yeonjun's eyebrows furrowed angrily.

"Are you serious? Beomgyu! Please say you're both lying, I thought..." Yeonjun paused himself, glancing over at Taehyun before lowering his voice down softly. "I thought you liked Soobin, please tell me you're just faking this?"

Beomgyu stayed silent after hearing that, the desperation and frustration were showcased so strongly in Yeonjun's eyes, as if they were begging Beomgyu to just spit out the truth and get it all over with.

But knowing that his best friend liked the same guy as him...

how could he ever ignore that?

"I'm sorry hyung..."

"...but Kang Taehyun really is my boyfriend..."

After he had said that, it was like the whole world had gone silent.

With Yeonjun's grip on his shoulder loosening softly, he saw how the male was practically registering what he had said in his mind.

"But why...?" Yeonjun mumbled softly, he was so certain that Beomgyu and Soobin liked each other, there were so many obvious signs! "What do you even like about him...?"

Beomgyu chuckled awkwardly and glanced over at Taehyun who had his arms crossed and an impatient expression on his face.

Taehyun was quite handsome, he would admit that.

But what did he like about the male...that was considered romantic?

"Uhm..." Beomgyu mumbled softly, "His personality?" He replied awkwardly, seeing how Taehyun's face scrunched up after cringing.

Yeonjun scoffed softly and stared at the two, he couldn't help but feel a little bit suspicious of what was going on, but nevertheless...

"Fine, be that way," Yeonjun groaned defeated.

Beomgyu held back a relieved sigh, knowing that the elder had given up on interrogating the both of them.

"Invite your boyfriend and his friend to our hang out this Saturday."

What?

Both Beomgyu and Taehyun's eyes widened slightly from what Yeonjun had just said. The brunette stared at his best friend in disbelief, completely taken aback by what he had just told him to do.

"Wh-What?! What do you mean?!" Beomgyu gasped out, quite panicked by what he said, it made Yeonjun raise his eyebrow suspiciously.

"You heard me,"

"Invite Kang Taehyun and his friend to our hang out on Saturday."

Beomgyu's mouth went dry hearing that, this was something he didn't expect at all. He didn't expect Yeonjun to go this far on trying to believe that he didn't like Soobin at all.

"My best friend has a boyfriend," Yeonjun crossed his arms, glaring at the two who stared at him like he was crazy.

"It would be right to get along with him, right?"

Beomgyu gulped heavily, glancing back over at Taehyun who stared at him with slight confusion in his eyes. He couldn't help but have a wave of panic wash through him.

He was starting to think that this whole fake dating thing may be harder than he expected.

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