3 years had passed.

  You, Mingyu and Joshua are studying in different universities and though walking through separated roads, the three of you are still together. Mingyu so far is anti-social because his rude way of speaking, yet he is popular due to his undeniable good looks. On the other side, Joshua has gained haters. Unlike his highschool's days, he has showed his true colors which sometimes caused him trouble with people around.

  It's been years since you had been received confession by these two guys: the former black demon and white prince. But they have continued treating you the same way before. So in the process, you are forgetting their feelings bit by bit. A day just came when you had told to yourself that  Joshua and Mingyu have already unloved you. Is it really the case?

  Whatever the circumstance is, you've been dealing them inside of your friend zone.

  "I'm here!" you announced by the apartment's closed door.

  Joshua is living alone in a small apartment so occasionally, he hangs out with Mingyu and you in his place.

  "Oh sh*t," Mingyu complained upon hearing your voice. When you have arrived at the kitchen, you saw them sitting in front of the table while watching porn. Joshua turned the video off but was too late.

  "What the hell are you doing!?" You shouted at these two men whose brows are frowning. "Exams are near! I told you that we should focus on our studies yet you two were watching porn?!"

  "My grades are great," Mingyu pouted. Joshua followed his statement, "Me too. You, (y/n), is the only one who needs to upgrade. You should study more."

  It's true. Even they were just chilling, they had done academically well. That pisses you more.

  "I know that!" You shouted. "You fuc-" You stopped your sentence.

  "(Y/n) was about to curse," Mingyu said with nonchalant look.

  Joshua agreed with a nod. "She is turning into a monster. She might exceeds us bro." Then they looked at each other.

  Blushing, you uttered, "P-P-Packing tape. I was about to say packing tape."

  They narrowed their eyes, doubting. "Why did you call us packing tape? It doesn't make any sense," Joshua inquired although he knows the answer

  You rolled your eyes and continued, "whatever. Let's go study." Then you walked towards the living room with books on your arms.

  Reason why you always go here to study is because it is quiet here. Second, Joshua and Mingyu are better than any dictionaries or a google when you couldn't understand something in your self-studies.

  'These smart guys. Tsssk,' you said to yourself while looking at them sitting around the center table.

  "How could you watch those? You are not high schoolers anymore," you complained as you play a pen on your fingers. They diverted their eyes from their textbooks towards yours. "The f*ck (y/n). We are above 18 and have more rights than minors," Mingyu calmly answered. "It is because (y/n) doesn't see us... as a man. Right?" Joshua commented, placing his chin above his hand.

  Do you?

  Don't you really consider either of them as a man?

  "Maybe?" You hesitated. "We're friends."

  The two paused for seconds. Then, they spits curses one after another.

  "Damn."

  "Sh*t."

  "F*ck."

  "F*ck*ng sh*t."

  It irritated you and so you complained, "Stop cursing will you?! It's bad for your health."

  Like little kids, Joshua and Mingyu looked away while pouting. Silence conquered the air. Until someone's phone suddenly rings.

  "Hello? Why mom? Okay. I'll go home," Mingyu spoke politely. He hanged up the call and said, "Mom said there is a package for me and I need to sign it. I'll be back. Don't you f*cking eat the pizza all by yourselves." He picked up his wallet and left the apartment.

  "Yesterday, he finished the fries all by himself," you murmured while looking at the back of the door.

  Joshua then knocked the center table to catch your attention. As soon as you looked back, he shows a grin. "What do you mean by that?" He asked with playful tone.

  "What?" You frowned.

  "When you said that you don't see us, me, as a guy."

  "Well..." You scratched your forehead. "I mean. We're friends. So..."

  "So?"

  "If I say that I see you two as a guy then you might misunderstand it."

  "Of what?"

  "That I have romantic feelings towards any of you."

  Joshua leaned his back on the gray sofa behind him. "Your are an idiot," he sighed.

  "What do you mean?"

   "Have you forgot our confessions three years ago? We clearly told you that we like you more than a friend."

   "I do r-remember," you stuttered. "But that was from a very long time ago. We won't remain like this if you both still like me. Your feelings already subsided."

  He pulled back his smile and gazes you intently. "Said by whom? We didn't change. Mingyu and I still love you."

  Not believing his statement, you chuckled words, "Impossible. After you confessed three years ago, neither of you and Mingyu made a move. You've been treating me like a normal friend."

  "It is because we are resisting from doing so. We respected your feeling for damn three years (y/n). And it wasn't easy." His eyes went from your gaze down to your moist lips. "Don't you know how much I tried to stop myself from kissing you?" Then you noticed his gaze downcast on your neck. "I am holding back this lust of mine," he whispered in husky tone.

  His voice, his words and his stare; These put you in cumbersome situation. You can feel the heat at the atmosphere created by him. So to avoid trouble, you stood up. "I'm thirsty. Gonna get some water to drink." Then you went to the kitchen.

  'They still like me?' You gasped inside your head while searching drinks in the fridge. And because you aren't really thirsty, you closed it empty handed. But the moment you shut it, two hands leaned on the fridge door and cornered you in between.

  "You should see me as a man," Joshua whispered behind your back.

  You are unable to look back. Joshua's chest is against your back shoulders and if you ever turned around, you'll face him up close.

  "Look at me," he commanded.

  "I don't like to," you declined with sharp breaths.

  "Why? Afraid I'll kiss you?"

  "Hmmm."

  Joshua leaned more closer that you can feel his breath warming your nape. It sent you shivers. "If you don't look back, you'll regret it. I'm counting to three. One..."

  "Joshua. Please don't-"

  "Two."

   "Just...argh... go awa-"

   "Three. Time is over," he uttered before he licks your ear right ear.

  When he said you'll regret, he means it.

  "Oh sh-" a moan escaped from your trembling lips. Though you are against of it, you can't deny the pleasure you have felt.

  It is your instinct to turn around and to push him away but before you could ponder his chest, he caught your wrists with one hand. Joshua stared at you for a moment. "You should had listen," he murmured then sucks your index finger.

  You stood frozen and let him wash your mind away. After wetting your finger, he pulled you closer. He then tilted his head, opening the seam of his lips. But before he can kiss you, a memory of the past, flash backed on him.

  Three years ago, Mingyu and Joshua made a deal.

  "Let's make a rule," Mingyu suggested to his friend. "Until (y/n) has come to like either one of us, we won't make a move on her. As much as I like her, I also wanted to remain this kind of friendship among us. Joshua, I treasure you as my friend. You and I understand each other more than anybody. That's why, let's be cool about it. Deal?"

With that, Joshua moved away and pulled back his hand.

  "Go," he said as he gulped. "Go now when I can still stop myself."

His words woke up your senses. Without reply, you dashed out from his apartment and left him alone.

Joshua fetched a sigh while brushing his lips. "F*ck. I made a mistake, Mingyu."

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