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ding! ding!

Slowly bringing his bike to an abrupt stop near the side of the sidewalk, the male grabbed his phone from the back of his pocket and looked at the notification that had distracted him from his bike ride home.

Father? The male thought, his mind filled with confusion. Usually, his father would be at work around this time leaving him home alone with his younger brother, had something happened to make him text him so early?

Swiping the message open, it took a few seconds for it to fully load since where he was in town had the most shit data ever.

« Father 😨 »

Taehyun!

Can you stop by the flower shop really quickly?

For some reason Sunoo really wants to plant some new flowers in his new small garden your mother made him. I already sent the money to your account so make sure to buy plenty to keep his mouth shut for a few weeks!

"A flower shop?" Taehyun said in disbelief out loud, it wasn't the first time his father sent him around town to do little errands that either involved him or his brother, but sending him to a flower shop? He knew he disliked flowers!

Sighing softly, his thoughts shifted at the possibility of seeing a bright smile on his little brother's face, and Taehyun being the best sibling he is in the whole wide world, he had no choice but to go.

Placing his phone safely back in his pocket, he sat up straight on his bike and began to take off down the sidewalk. It was a good thing that he somehow memorized each and every store he passed by when he would bike ride home, it would probably take him a good ten minutes to reach where the flower shop was.

Alright, let's get Sunoo some random flowers and go straight home, I'm absolutely exhausted.

Peddling down the busy sidewalk was a tough job for Taehyun. It was so frustrating when there would be those type of people who don't know when to fucking get out of the way when you call out to them, and then there are the other type of people who just try and trip your bike, like do these dumbasses really want him to run over their goofy asses?!

Don't get so mad Taehyun, you cannot inherit mothers road rage... The male thought, shaking his head to snap out of his upcoming angry thoughts. It would've been a waste of energy if he were to get angry at someone who doesn't know how to get out of the way.

After a bit, he started to notice that the sidewalk began to become busier, which definitely meant he was on the more active side of town which unfortunately was where the flower shop was located.

I should be arriving by now, if only there weren't so many people in the way! Taehyun thought, getting frustrated by how fast he had to swerve his bike just to not hit people who were busy on his phone and kids who didn't know how to slow down!

Taking a quick glance up to the side he saw the flower shop, it wasn't hard to not notice it, not when the color schemes were so bright and there were flowers everywhere around the windows and entrance.

Just a bit more and then I can go home! Damn Sunoo, you're already sixteen. Why couldn't you just go by yourself?

A spark of needing to rush flew through him, biting down on his lips, he sighed and sped up his speed on the bike. He just wanted to get this done and over with so he can go home and have a nice nap at home!

"Please be careful! You're damaging the flowers, hyung!"

A voice that stood out from the whole crowd echoed in Taehyun's ears. A weird fuzzy feeling began to form in his stomach, that was the first time someone's voice had made him feel that way! It was so strange too, how could he hear it amongst the loud crowd?

Looking over to where that voice came from, his eyes landed on two people who were standing outside of the flower shop. Even though he was quite far he could still make out their faces, well...only one of their faces since the other one was turned around.

Slowly getting a clearer look, his eyes widened as it felt like time itself had stopped turning everything into a classical slow mo shot.

The male who had a worried expression looked so...

ethereal.

Light brown fluffy hair that went down mid length to his ear, it looked so soft that it looked like a fluffy bear fur.

Chocolatey eyes that just illuminated perfectly in the sunlight, turning into a light shade brown that looked so beautiful.

The most beautiful sculpted face he had ever seen, if he were to compare him to something then he would've compared him to a greek god. He looked so enchanting that it felt unreal, it was like a Greek god himself had taken his precious time making the male.

What mostly threw him off, were those very pretty pink lips that the male had. How was it possible that...

Someone this perfect existed?

It was like he was caught in a trance, the mere appearance of the male he laid his eyes on was like an alluring siren's melody. He couldn't break away, not when something about the male seemed so attractive, it made him want to just hop off of his bike and fall deeper into that trance he had on him.

"Wow..." Taehyun breathed out softly, his eyes never leaving the sight of the beautiful enchanting gorgeous amazing-

"HEY! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!"

In a flash, Taehyun's small little daydreaming came to a quick stop as he finally looked at what was in front of him. Gasping loudly when he realized that he was going a little too fast, his daydreaming had made him lose focus and started wobbling all over the place!

Looking up, his eyes widened seeing two kids running down his direction with not a care in the world that he was just zooming straight down the sidewalk. Glancing back at the male who had caught his attention, he hissed softly and closed his eyes preparing for what he was about to do.

"MOVE! PLEASE!" He screamed loudly at the two kids who finally looked in his direction, multiple people who were passing by quickly threw themselves away from the path of the bike as the two kids stood there STUPIDLY.

Fucking! Idiots! Taehyun swore angrily in his mind, though it was super bad and not nice to swear at kids, this time it didn't count because they were stupid!

This is gonna hurt.

Without a second thought, the male sharply turned the bike sideways, instantly causing him to lose balance and make the bike fall onto its side with a loud crash. In that split second, he had thrown himself off of the bike and away from the damage, landing harshly on his arm causing the male to hiss loudly.

It was like all the sound around him came to an abrupt stop after what he had done. Feeling too weak to even check, he just knew that everyone around him was staring at him like he was crazy, which he did feel like!

Fuck...Dads going to kill me... He thought, his body giving up as he stayed on the ground in pain. He was pretty sure that his bike is now fucked the fucked up.

It hurt, it really did hurt! It felt like there were small burns all over his arm, he could feel an oncoming migraine in his head, and his ankle definitely had a big fat bruise on it! If he didn't know any better, then he probably had a big giant bump growing  on his head like the bumps in those cartoons when the character gets hurt.

"Are you okay?!"

"Do you need an ambulance!"

"What a fool! How could he just recklessly throw his bike like that?"

"An idiot with no sense of direction, kids these days!"

a/n : mention of blood and cuts

Taehyun laid there with an annoyed frown, deciding to tune out all the words that were thrown at him, he slowly sat up and groaned, feeling the aching pain in his arm. Looking down, his eyes widened seeing a bunch of concrete scrapes on them with a bit of blood seeping out.

Turning his arm over, his eyes widened even more seeing two deep large cuts going down from his forearm all the way to his wrists. Oh god...That's definitely going to scar or something.

Weakly turning his ankle over, he glanced down at the harsh dark purple and red bruises that formed around most of his ankle. He knew that this was a huge problem considering he needed his ankle power to ride his bike.

"Hey move! Oh my god, are you okay?"

Taehyun's eyes widened hearing that dreamy honey like voice again, turning his head he felt all of the air in his lungs disappear as the pain he felt all over the place suddenly turned numb. What now hurt was the harsh butterfly-like feeling forming in his stomach when he saw that same Greek god-like person from a few minutes before running down in his direction, more specifically, towards him!

"You're bleeding! All of these people just staring like lost scared sheep! My god, let me help you!" The enchanting male said worriedly, his sweet chocolate colored eyes stared down at Taehyun in such a panicked manner it almost made the male just want to stand up and show he was okay.

The beautiful being that made Taehyun speechless crouched down and looked closely at his injuries, holding out his hand as if he were expecting something, Taehyun stared at him dumbfounded.

Does he need something? He thought to himself, seeing how the pretty gorgeous dude in front of him held his hand out again with an even more concerned face. "I-I...I'm sorry I don't have anything to give to you, I need to spend my money on something else..."

"What?" The spectacular male said in shock, completely taken aback by what Taehyun had just said. "Are you?- No!! I don't want your money, I want your arm!- Wait, not like that, I want to look at your arm!"

Blinking a few times to register the words he had heard in his head, Taehyun instantly flushed red in embarrassment at what the astonishing guy in front of him had just said! Did he really just do that? He had gotten injured for fucks sake and the first thing he says is something that involves money or something?!

Slowly lifting his arm, Taehyun hissed loudly from how sore it felt. I can't do this, I'm going to be late and Sunoo is definitely going to snitch! But then again, mother would kill me if I came home looking like I just fought a raccoon...

Feeling a soft warm hand touch his arm, Taehyun's eyes widened once again seeing the magnificent male lean down to examine his arm. He was so close that he could smell the faint chestnut and vanilla scent on him.

holyshitholyshitholyshitholyshit- Taehyun began to internally panic, his face turning even more red just by the soft touch of the charming prince in front of him.

"You must be in so much pain, so much for help right?" The male in front of him said, glancing back at the crowd of people who stayed and watched what was happening as some began to leave.

"I'll heal you up, let me take care of you okay?" He said, looking up at Taehyun as the two immediately made eye contact, causing Taehyun to NEARLY pass out on the spot.

How could someone be so...ethereal...?

"Ah! You must really be in pain! Your face is as red as a rose! Let's hurry so these wounds don't get infected!"

Without a chance to even process any more random thoughts, Taehyun felt an arm gently wrap around his waist and was instantly pulled up, causing him to yelp loudly from the harsh pressure on his ankle.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you, I just can't stand it when there are people around who just stand there like idiots when there is an injured person!" The pretty male said, throwing Taehyun's arm around his shoulders and began to walk towards where the flower shop was.

Think of something to say Taehyun! Fuck! I can't! My heart won't stop racing oh my god he feels so warm what if I just throw myself in front of a car right now!?!:/?!:$;$;&3

"Hyung! Go get the medkit supplies, it's in my office under the desk!"

Looking up to who he was talking to, his eyes landed on a blondette who looked equally as worried for him. What's with these guys? They're acting like I almost died...

"Let's get you away from this crowd of seagulls who keep eyeing you, I'll heal you up I promise." The extraordinary male said, slowly bringing Taehyun inside of the flower shop. Allowing his blonde friend to close the door right on time and flip the sign to close.

"Seriously! Do people not know when to help others?! Agh! I hate it so much." The brunette vented out, carefully leading Taehyun towards a small beige couch near one of the windows.

He's very...emotional...? Taehyun thought, watching the pretty brunette stomp around the flower shop angrily, spewing a bunch of swear words under his breath before his friend finally came back with a medkit.

"Thank you," The male sighed softly, earning a soft hum from the blonde. "Why don't you go to your shop and bring him back a sweet drink?"

"Ah! Beomgyu you know I can't just give out drinks for free!"

"Please, Yeonjun hyung! He's hurt, have a little mercy? You should bring me one too, since I saved him and all!"

The blonde who's name was Yeonjun just sighed heavily, glancing over at Taehyun it was like he had contemplated it for a few seconds before walking towards the door and leaving the store.

Staring back at the brunette who was fiddling with the medkit, he couldn't help but repeat his name over and over again in his mind. How could a name fit someone so perfectly? beomgyu...beom..gyu...

"What kind of drink do you want? Milk tea? A milkshake?" Beomgyu spoke up, causing Taehyun to snap out of his daze.

"I...I don't need...A drink, it's okay..." Taehyun softly spoke up when the blonde left, causing the brunette to stare at him as if he were stupid.

Normally, if someone were to stare at him with a stupid expression he would get slightly pissed. But since it was the most beautiful person on earth giving him a stupid look it made him feel weak to his stomach.

"You'll be getting a drink, you're injured! It may help, now let me see your arm please."

Taehyun glanced down at his arm, the blisters that he had gotten were starting to turn a bright shade of red and he didn't even realize they were starting to feel like they were burning.

Bringing his arm up towards Beomgyu, the same warm feeling appeared once again when the brunette had gently wrapped his soft hand around his wrist. It sent a wave of butterflies down Taehyun's body.

He's so...Pretty...Up close... Taehyun thought, mesmerized by how beautiful Beomgyu was. How was it even possible that he had passed by the flower shop multiple times and not even caught a glimpse of the man?

"What's your name? I never got to ask that since I was in such a hurry to get these wounds of yours treated."

Taehyun's eyes widened slightly, he hadn't realized that this whole time he never properly introduced himself to Beomgyu. He was too busy admiring how fucking attractive he was!

"I-It's okay, I'm Kang Taehyun..." Dumbass! Quit stuttering!

A soft chuckle was made by Beomgyu, looking down at the male curious to see what was funny, the brunette had looked back up at Taehyun with the sweetest smile ever. It made his heart fucking EXPLODE!

"I'm Choi Beomgyu, you're lucky you crashed near my flower shop, if you were to crash by another shop you'd definitely would have gotten scolded." He said, bringing a cotton ball next to Taehyun's wound. "This will hurt a bit, I apologize."

Flower...Shop...? Taehyun thought to himself, looking up, examined the interior of the shop. He had totally forgotten that he was pulled into the flower shop after the little incident, and he had forgotten his original reason why he was here!

"This is your flower shop?" He gasped out softly, his eyes roaming around the multiple flowers lined up neatly, the hanging vines and pots on the ceiling, the cozy warm sun shining brightly onto the flowers just made it perfect. "Can I get a flower? For my brother!"

Beomgyu stared at the male with a somewhat shocked expression before shifting into a soft smile. "Of course you can, matter of fact I'll give it to you for free!"

"What?!" Taehyun gasped out, "No! You can't do that I have- OW!"

Before he could finish his desperate refusal, the harsh feeling of stinging pain bloomed on his wrist in an instant. Looking down at where the pain was, he saw how Beomgyu had gently started gently patting down what smelled like rubbing alcohol on him.

"I'm sorry, I should've warned you, but I wanted to distract you from the pain...But I doubt that'd work from how bad your cuts are." Beomgyu apologized, a frown slowly forming on his face from Taehyun's reaction to the pain.

"It's- It's okay! It doesn't hurt! Pain like this? Pfft! I can handle it!" Taehyun quickly said but right there and then he just wanted to smack himself into the ground from how dumb he sounds!

Beomgyu glanced up at him for a split second before smirking slightly, as if what Taehyun had said was amusing to him. That same smirk sent a wave of chills and butterflies down Taehyun's spine, just how could someone be so fine?!

"How old are you, Taehyun?"

Out of the blue? The male thought, a little taken aback by the sudden question. Maybe he shouldn't overthink it as much though, sometimes there are people who think he's way younger than the age he already is. "I-I'm eighteen, B-Beomgyu-ssi..."

"You don't have to be so polite, I'm only a year older than you, so call me hyung okay?" Beomgyu said, smiling softly.

He's nineteen and already running this whole shop by himself? Waaahh...Could he get any cooler? Taehyun thought, admiring Beomgyu even more. If he was honest, he had thought that the male was in his late twenties from how good looking he was, but knowing he was around his age that meant he definitely had a chance-

"You must be wondering how I managed to own a whole flower shop by myself despite being a year older than you, hm?" Beomgyu spoke up, making Taehyun embarrassingly snap out of his little delusion right there. "I graduated from Star Seekers Academy two years earlier than everyone else. It gave me an opportunity to study business and botany so it helped me take over my grandfather's flower shop."

Star Seekers Academy? That's one of the most top schools in the city... Taehyun was shocked, now learning that the magnificent man in front of him had graduated two years early? He just admired him even more! He's smart...Very smart and fine...How perfect can someone be...?

"What about you, Taehyun? Where do you study?"

"Uhm..." Is he trying to have a conversation with me? I mean...Not complaining, it would be better if my heart didn't race so damn much! "I currently attend Ito Academy! I'm in my final year..."

"Ito Academy? That's the same exact academy my friend Soobin attended!" Beomgyu said excitedly, which was shut down instantly when he saw the confused expression on Taehyun's face. "Soobin is Yeonjun's fiancé, the blonde airhead from earlier who should be coming back with our drinks by now..." He frowned slightly, glancing back over at the doors to see if Yeonjun was coming back, only to see nothing but the busy streets.

"Beomgyu-ssi I said-" A harsh glare was thrown at him. "I-I mean...Beomgyu hyung I said that it's okay! I don't need a drink, I really mean it!"

"You don't understand," Beomgyu signed disappointedly. "How could I not give someone adorable like you a sweet treat? Especially after being hurt?"

adorable...?

...ADORABLE?!?!?!?!?!??!

HE THINKS I'M ADORABLE?! Taehyun was for sure mentally freaking out this time. Knowing that Beomgyu found him adorable just sent a bunch of fireworks inside of his heart, was it really possible to fall for someone at first sight? It sounds insane!

"Alright! All done, hopefully that nasty bruise will go away...I unfortunately don't have any ice..." Beomgyu said happily, finishing up the bandage he wrapped around Taehyun's arm which the male didn't even notice or feel.

"It's okay...I'm sure when I get home my mother will give me one." Taehyun said softly, quite surprised Beomgyu had managed to disinfect everything and bandage it up that fast. Shit! I'm supposed to get Sunoo a flower, mom is gonna kill me if he snitches on me!

"I think I have to go now!" Taehyun breathed out, watching Beomgyu stand up and step away from him with wide eyes. "My brother is probably wondering where I am right now."

"Wait! Taehyun be-"

Right as Taehyun stood up, he felt his knees buckle in and instantly began to fall forward. Yelping out loudly, he closed his eyes helplessly and braced himself for the heavy impact of the ground. But instead, he found himself falling into a pair of arms that wrapped around him tightly.

"I told you to be careful! Now that you've sat down I'm pretty sure your legs are becoming weak from how badly you fell!" Beomgyu exclaimed worriedly, checking the man's face to make sure he wasn't hurt before checking his arm.

don't panic don't panic don't panic don't panic don't panic don't panic don't panic

It was safe to say Taehyun was nearly reaching his limit on how much he could take being around Beomgyu.

"Beomgyu! I'm back with your-..." Yeonjun called out loudly, walking into the flower shop holding what seemed to be milk tea before pausing to stare at the two who were very close despite just meeting. "That close already, You've just met!"

"What are you talking about? Get your mind out of the gutters." Beomgyu frowned hearing what Yeonjun said, looking back down at Taehyun his eyes widened seeing how red the male was and how much he was struggling to not let his face fall into Beomgyu's chest. "Oh! Sorry, Taehyun. I was just worried."

"It-It's fine! Now can I please- please get a flower for my brother..." Taehyun stuttered out quickly, he was way beyond flustered to even process what was going on. If he were to stay even longer he was certain he would pass out on the spot. I need to get home asap, being around Beomgyu makes my heart race too much.

"Ah, right." Beomgyu mumbled softly, but why did it sound like he was slightly disappointed? "I'll go get you a flower, stay here with Yeonjun! Introduce yourselves!"

And just like that, Beomgyu had left the two and went over to the back of the shop where Taehyun assumed he had all of the flower seed packets back there.

"What's your name?" Yeonjun asked the male politely, maybe it was because he saw how awkward and scared looking Taehyun had been. He wouldn't blame the male though, he would be scared too if he randomly crashed and fell off of his bike in front of a large group of people. "I'm Choi Yeonjun, I work just across the flower shop at the little cafe my fiancé owns."

It feels nice to have a proper conversation, he seems very nice. "Kang Taehyun, it's nice to meet you Yeonjun-ssi." He said politely, bowing towards the male who grinned cheekily.

"Finally, someone with respect. You see, Beomgyu over there is so mean to me! Don't be fooled by his angelic act he's actually the cruelest being on the planet!" Yeonjun exclaimed loudly, almost as if he were crying for help. It made Taehyun hold back a laugh from how scared he looked.

"Are you guys talking about me? I hope you didn't say anything rude, Yeonjun hyung." Beomgyu budded in, causing the two to look at him since he popped up out of nowhere. Eyeing Yeonjun with a suspicious look he turned his head towards Taehyun and smiled gently.

"Here you go Taehyun, I made sure to pick the prettiest and newly bloomed one for you." Beomgyu smiled widely, holding out a flower pot with a beautiful pink carnation flower in it.

Taehyun wasn't one that was interested in flowers or plants at all, that was all Sunoo's likings. But something about receiving a flower from Choi Beomgyu himself made his heart ping with a fuzzy feeling even though he knew it wasn't exactly for him. "Are you sure you don't want me to pay for it?"

"Of course! You've already had enough troubles for today, but are you sure you want to ride your bike home? I could drop you off at home if you'd like..." Beomgyu asked him, a worried expression forming on his face as Taehyun took the flower pot with a red face.

That would be nice... He considered it for a minute or two, but if Sunoo were to catch him being dropped off home by a random stranger who knows what he would say to their parents. He can't imagine the amount of interrogation his mother would put him through just to find out who dropped him off home. "It's okay, I think i've been enough of a burden today, plus if it weren't for you i'm pretty sure my wounds would've been infected. Thank you, hyung."

He swore he saw a light tint of pink spread across Beomgyu's cheeks.

"Well, if that's all, take your drink Taehyun and hurry up home. I'm sure your parents are wondering where you are right now." Yeonjun said, handing the male the milk tea cup he had made him earlier.

Smiling softly, Taehyun glanced down at the drink and the pretty flower the two gave him. Looking back over at Beomgyu who stared at him with an expression he couldn't make out, he turned away to hide his heavy blush that spread across his face.

"I-I'll be on my way...Farewell, h-hyung!" Taehyun stuttered out quickly, rushing out of the flower shop without another thought. He needed to get home right away and scream to himself about what the fuck had happened today.

Beomgyu chuckled softly, finding it adorable how fast Taehyun had left the shop. Watching closely from the window to make sure Taehyun left safely, he sighed and turned his head towards Yeonjun who gave him a knowing smirk.

"What's with that face?" He asked him, walking past the male to go pack up the medkit supplies he had left on the ground.

"You gave him a carnation on purpose, didn't you?"

Beomgyu remained silent, not bothering to even answer that question.

"I know you know every flower meaning, if I can remember correctly carnations mean-"

"I chose the flower that suited him the most, alright? Now get your mind out of the gutters, hyung seriously." Beomgyu interrupted him, his ears turning a light shade of red from how embarrassed he was knowing Yeonjun knew exactly what that flower meant.

A small chuckle came from the elder as he walked towards Beomgyu, patting the male's head. "You know, he couldn't stop blushing around you and he was extremely nervous, I'm pretty sure him receiving that flower from you made him freak the hell out."

Just thinking about how flustered Taehyun was made Beomgyu smile slightly, picking up the things on the floor he walked over to the back and sighed softly. His mind flooded with the image of the male's face for some reason.

"I really do hope I'll see him again."

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"Wait wait, so you're telling me that last week you crashed your bike in the middle of a sidewalk and injured yourself badly but all of a sudden this magical beautiful flower shop owner who's name was Beomgyu saved you?"

"Yes! Exactly that, he was so dreamy Huening Kai! Like I never felt this way towards anyone at our school but when I saw him my heart started racing so much...God I would do anything to see him again..."

Huening Kai couldn't help but snort loudly, earning a harsh glare from the male in front of him. "What?! Do you know how silly you sound right now? Do you even remember where his shop is?"

"Of course I do! It's just...It's been a little bit hard trying to visit lately since school has been so hectic and my parents don't really want me going out right now because of my injuries, like they're not even that bad my blisters healed up!" Taehyun complained loudly, falling back into his bed and stared up at the ceiling with a frown.

It's been an entire week since he had last seen Beomgyu, and he won't lie at all; it made him feel miserable. Something about the elder just fascinated him so much it made him want to go back everyday, but unfortunately he couldn't.

"I wonder if he's thinking about me..."

"Probably not, you were just another customer of hi- OW!" Huening Kai screeched loudly, jumping off of the bed when Taehyun had hit him on the shoulder a bit too hard.

"You're a bitch! This is why I never tell you anything!" Taehyun scoffed loudly, glaring at the male who was just dying laughing on the ground.

"Please! Don't tell me you're all sulky because you haven't seen your flower boy in a week! He's just a one time thing Taehyun, why not settle down for someone at our school?" Huening Kai cackled loudly, pulling himself up from the floor and plopping himself back on Taehyun's bed.

"As if I would, nobody at our school made my heart race like he did..." Taehyun sighed softly, throughout his three years in high school he hadn't really had a crush that made his heart race like Beomgyu did. "You should've seen him, Huening Kai! He had a face sculpted like a greek god, a smile so alluring it just makes you want to smile with him! He's so caring, you can just tell, and the way all of the flowers and plants in his shop were full of life, that's how you know he's passionate about what he does!"

Huening Kai stared at his best friend in shock, it was basically confirmed that Taehyun was now head over heels for a man he had just met and usually you'd see that in some movies like Frozen or something...

"But you only knew him for like what...An hour!" Huening Kai said in disbelief, only to earn a mocking scoff from the latter.

"It doesn't matter, all I wish is to see him again..." Taehyun sighed heavily, glancing over at Huening Kai who only gave him a disappointed head shake. "Don't give me that look!"

"You can lay in your room and be delusional all you want, buddy," Huening Kai chuckled, getting up from the bed and walking over to Taehyun's closet to get his shoes. "But my mom is here to pick me up, I have basketball practice soon if you didn't forget."

Taehyun stared at the male for a few seconds trying to recollect his memory before gasping loudly. "Oh right! I forgot, my head was full of Beomgyu I forgot you had to leave in a bit!"

Huening Kai rolled his eyes playfully and smiled, walking over to the door he glanced over at Taehyun for a second. "You reaaalllyy should consider having a new crush, possibly someone at our school."

"Get out!" Taehyun screeched loudly, throwing a pillow towards Huening Kai who swiftly dodged it by leaving the room in a flash, his loud laughter echoing out throughout the halls before becoming faint. Such a brat!

Slowly getting up from his bed, he couldn't help but frown slightly. He was really missing Beomgyu and he knew exactly why, there was no denial that he had slightly fallen for the elder. Even if it was just love at first sight (which Huening Kai deemed unreal) he couldn't help but feel a positive force between them when they were together, like his heart wanted to stay around Beomgyu.

Glancing over at the window, he walked towards it and looked down at the huge garden his mother had made, and just over by the side he saw his little brother tending to the singular carnation flower Taehyun had arrived home with. He was quite surprised it managed to last.

His flower looks lonely... Taehyun snickered before slowly realizing what he had said. Looking back at the flower, his eye sparked up with an amazing idea as he swiftly turned around and ran out of his bedroom and down the stairs to where the backyard door was.

"YAH! KANG SUNOO!" Taehyun screamed loudly when he practically slammed the door open, causing the pinkette to yelp loudly and drop his water can, his head snapping backwards to look at Taehyun with wide scared eyes.

"What the hell hyung! You don't just do that!" Sunoo exclaimed angrily, angry because he was scared and because he had dropped his perfectly cute Kirby water can.

"Whatever yadda yadda!" Taehyun brushed his anger off and quickly walked over to him, staring down at the flower he smiled softly. "Hyung is gonna get your flower a friend! It looks so lonely and boring, don't tell mom or dad I'm out though. Okay? okay! Bye!"

Before Sunoo could say anything else, Taehyun had already zoomed back into the house without a second glance.

What the hell is wrong with my brother... Sunoo thought, glancing back over to his pink carnation flower that looked very healthy. "Lonely...?"

"My flower is lonely...?" Sunoo mumbled softly, becoming a bit sad that his flower had no friends despite the huge flower garden in front of him.

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ding!~

Perhaps it was the butterfly feeling in his stomach that was making him nervous, but when he entered the flower shop again he had never felt so nervous yet excited at the same time.

It all looked the same before, even though it had been a week he could tell there were new flowers blooming on the aisles and the fresh smell of grass just invaded his nose.

"Taehyun?"

The male's eyes shot over to where the familiar voice came from, feeling his eyes lighten and soften up seeing the elder come out from the back he couldn't help but smile widely. He remembers my name?!

"What are you doing here? Did you get injured again?" Beomgyu asked worriedly, shaking his head a little to get his hair out of his face.

Normally, Taehyun would answer in a heartbeat, but right now he was way too focused on Beomgyu's appearance to properly say anything.

Even though those huge green gloves looked goofy, he couldn't help but be speechless by how the elder looked. A white shirt tucked into some black pants, sleeves rolled up to expose his forearms. Something about the dirt stains on his white shirt just made it even better and the way the elders hair was slightly messy along with the dirt stain on his cheek made him even more fine...

I'm about to fucking pass out.

"Taehyun? Are you okay? You're turning really red! Oh gosh don't tell me it's hot in here I swear I turned the air conditioning on!" Beomgyu panicked, peeling off the goofy green gloves and rushed towards the male, worriedly checking his face to see any injuries.

"N-No! I'm okay! I swear!" He quickly reassured, if Beomgyu were to worry about him again he would feel guilty! "I just... It's just a bit hot outside and I sweat easily, haha!" liar!!!

A deep relieved sigh left Beomgyu's mouth, staring at Taehyun for a few more seconds as a wide smile formed on his lips as he backed up. "Well what can I help you with, I assume that the carnation flower I gave your brother is doing well right?"

"Yeah...I-I'm surprised you remembered..." Taehyun said softly, following Beomgyu towards the front where the cashier was.

"Oh please, my memory is horrible." Beomgyu chuckled softly, grabbing the dirty green gloves and tossing them into a bin near the window. "I only remember people who I find...special."

"Special...?" Taehyun repeated, almost as if what Beomgyu had said didn't make sense. Staring at the elder for an explanation all he got in return was a cheeky grin. "Okay uhm, well, I-I'm here for another flower..."

"Oh really?" Beomgyu gasped out, his eyes lighting up excitedly from the mention of a flower. "What type of flower? Would you like the seeds or in season one?"

I don't know anything about flowers, don't people usually choose the prettiest and better smelling ones and go? Taehyun thought, glancing around the store to find a flower.

He could feel Beomgyu's eyes on him, it made his stomach bubble up with anxiety just knowing that he was waiting for him to choose. Feeling his hand shaking, he didn't want to look so dumb looking around the store, he immediately pointed towards a random flower.

"Th-That one!" He said a little bit too loudly out of panic.

Beomgyu tilted his head slightly and looked over towards where Taehyun was pointing at, his eyes landing on a peony flower that stood brightly in the sun. "A peony? That's a lovely choice, Taehyun!"

"It is?-" Taehyun cleared his throat. "It is! Haha! It's so pretty, yeah uhm I'll take that one!"

Beomgyu glanced at the male with a warm smile and nodded, walking over towards the flower pot Taehyun had pointed at, leaving the male to stand there by himself which was probably a good thing.

Just properly talk to him! Ask about his day! He scolded himself, sighing loudly so he could get his act together. It was the first time that he had been this hopeless when talking to a crush, it made him wonder whether he would actually make it out alive or not without accidentally blurting something he would regret. He seemed happy seeing me...Right...?

"It seems to be in great condition, no surprise if it's taken care by me." Beomgyu said out of nowhere, appearing right in front of the male like he had teleported. "Here you go, Taehyun-ah! It's for free!"

"For free?!" Taehyun gasped loudly. "But the last flower you gave me was for free, let me pay for it please!"

A long considering hum left the elders mouth before shaking his head. "Nope! It's already paid by me, consider it as a thank you for visiting me gift!" He said cheekily, a smile formed on his face that almost screamed 'you can't do anything about it'.

Glancing down at the flower pot with a frown, he hesitantly held his hands up and took it from the elder who was way beyond happy that he had accepted the flower.

For free... He thought, looking up at Beomgyu who nodded excitedly for him to take it. When will be the next time I see you again...?

His grip on the flower pot tightened slightly, feeling a wave of confidence rush through him Taehyun looked up at Beomgyu with a determined look.

"Beomgyu hyung! Please give me your num-"

ding!~

"One second Taehyun," Beomgyu interrupted him, he could tell the elder wanted to hear what he was going to say by the disappointment in his voice. "Welcome! What can I help you with?" He greeted the person who had entered the flower shop, walking past Taehyun who stood there completely embarrassed.

Idiot! Fucking idiot! Asking for his number when you've barely known him? He barely knows you! Taehyun was extremely upset with himself now. Looking back over at Beomgyu who was helping out an elderly lady with a plant she had brought in, he sighed softly and walked out of the shop, feeling a pair of eyes on him before shutting the door all of the way.

Exhaling a little too loudly he couldn't help but frown slightly, would there even be a chance where he could see Beomgyu again? He really could just come visit the next day but with his parents on his ass all of the time he was certain they would get a little too suspicious despite him being eighteen.

Plus, he was sure he had made it clear he wasn't interested in gardening at all. It was all Sunoo's interests.

"Kang Taehyun? Is that you?"

The male looked up, expecting to see a classmate from school he was taken aback when he saw that one familiar blonde dude Beomgyu was friends with... What was his name again...?

"Choi Yeonjun!" Yeonjun answered for him happily, it kinda freaked Taehyun out from how he knew what he was thinking. "Ah, sorry! You looked confused so I said my name again! How have you been, I see you visited Beomgyu?"

"I-I was getting a flower for my brother from him..." Taehyun responded shyly, he wouldn't deny that Yeonjun was fairly attractive as well, but he did know that the man had a fiancé and he was also loyal to Beomgyu! "I was just on my way to leave."

Yeonjun hummed softly and stared at the flower Taehyun had gotten, tilting his head, his eyebrows furrowed down slightly almost as if he was deep in thought about something.

"Did you choose this flower? Or did Beomgyu pick it out for you?"

"Oh! The p-peony? He mumbled softly, making sure he remembered the flower correctly because of how scrambled his brain was. "I chose it but B-Beomgyu hyung was really happy I did..."

Yeonjun nodded, his lips puckering out as his expression shifted into something like consideration. "Do you know the meaning of that flower?"

Flowers have meanings? Taehyun thought, quite shocked by that question. Usually he would just glance at a flower and shrug at it knowing it came from the ground. "No, I don't, does it mean something bad?"

"You're funny, Taehyun!" Yeonjun chuckled softly, stepping closer to the male he leaned down slightly towards his ear, causing Taehyun to flush a deep shade of red from how close they were. "Peonies usually mean-"

"Hey! Choi Yeonjun! Don't tell me you're trying to steal my customers! Just because your fiancé is overseas right now doesn't mean you should steal my customers!"

Immediately stepping back, the two looked over behind them and saw Beomgyu standing right there with what it seemed like an irritated smile?

"I'm not trying to steal anyone away from you, you flower maniac." Yeonjun sighed, walking past Taehyun and over to Beomgyu. "I was just paying you a visit until I saw Taehyun out here just about ready to leave, had to stop him to say hello."

"Would've been better if you had just walked past him!" Beomgyu smiled even wider, his tone becoming more aggressive word by word. It started to make Taehyun wonder what bothered the elder so much.

"Okay! Chill, I wasn't going to do anything to the poor dude. Anyways he's all yours, I'm going inside to grab a few flowers for Soobin's cafe, it's starting to look sad and bare without my love."

Without another word, Yeonjun walked past Beomgyu and entered the males shop, leaving the two of them outside staring at each other.

"Taehyun! I'm so sorry I interrupted you!" Beomgyu immediately pouted, his tone becoming softer as he stepped closer towards the male. It shocked Taehyun from how fast his expression changed. "I usually always make sure customers come first but you're also a customer and I'm-"

"It's okay, hyung!" It was Taehyun's turn to interrupt the male. "I totally get it, it's fine don't worry!"

A relieved sigh came from Beomgyu's mouth as he nodded, standing up straight and smiling widely. "So what did you want to tell me? Or ask me?"

Taehyun pursed his lips tightly, now that Beomgyu mentioned it he couldn't find the courage in himself to say that he was nearly about to ask the elder for his number.

"N-Nothing! It's nothing! I swear!"

"You sound a little suspicious, Taehyun-ah." Beomgyu teased, a slight way too attractive smirk form on his lips. "Are you certain you don't have anything you want to tell me?"

Picking at the hem of his shirt, Taehyun considered it for a few seconds. Would it be strange to ask the male for his number? He was certain that Beomgyu would find him weird for asking but right now it seemed like the elder wanted him to ask his question.

"U-Uhm..." Taehyun mumbled, closing his eyes tightly he breathed in deeply preparing himself.

"CanIpleasehaveyournumberBeomgyuhyungIdontknowhenI'llbeabletocomebacktotheflowershopbutireallywanttostayincontactwithyousopleaseletmehaveyournumber!"

oh yikes, he didn't mean to say it that fast.

Beomgyu stared at him dumbfounded, it made sense though, Taehyun had said his words way too fast to properly process! He would totally understand now if Beomgyu said no to his-

"Sure! Hand me your phone! I'll gladly give you my number!" Beomgyu said happily, holding out his hand.

What?

"You heard all of that clearly?!" Taehyun gasped out in shock, nearly dropping the peony pot in his hands from how shaky he was when he asked that incomprehensible question. "Even I had no idea what I said!"

"It's easy! Anyways, do you want my number or not?"

"Y-Yes!" Taehyun squeaked, shoving the flower pot in one arm as he fished out his phone from his pocket, unlocking it and handed it to Beomgyu who happily put his number in. "I-I thought you would be weirded out..."

"No worries! I usually don't accept people asking me for my number." Beomgyu said happily, as if what he had just said didn't make Taehyun's heart drop down to his stomach. "But...If someone is as pretty as you ask me? How could I say no?"

He's had others ask him for his number...? Taehyun thought, his face flushing a dark shade of red when Beomgyu had basically called him pretty. That's no surprise, he's the walking definition of perfect.

Beomgyu hummed softly, after putting his number into the male's phone he handed it back to Taehyun and smiled widely. "I hope you'll text me soon, okay? I have to go back inside and make sure Yeonjun didn't kill one of my flowers again. I'll..."

"I'll see you again, right?" He asked, but this time his tone was almost begging and hopeful, his eyes lingering with the emotion of hope.

Taehyun stood there dumbly, his heart was nearly ready to pop out of his chest and just wrap around Beomgyu like a bear. It was no doubt he had fallen hard for someone he barely knew, but this time he's going to change that.

"I-I honestly don't know," He said truthfully, making Beomgyu's hopeful eyes darken slightly. "I have a busy school schedule coming up and I don't think my brother wants anymore flowers either..."

Beomgyu stood there frowning, deeply saddened at what Taehyun had said. Taking a few minutes to think about it he gasped loudly causing the younger to flinch.

"You don't have to come visit me just for flowers, let's have a picnic together next Saturday!" He offered, making Taehyun's jaw drop.

Did he hear him correctly?

He wants to go on a picnic with him?!

That practically means a date right? He meant it as a date?!?!

"What do you say, Taehyunie?" Beomgyu grinned enthusiastically, making the younger blush even harder from the nickname.

It would be rude to say no... He thought, considering the pros and cons of doing this. but he looked so happy, and a p-picnic...date...?

"O-Okay! I accept it!" Taehyun said confidently, mentally slapping himself for stuttering again.

Maybe it was the way Beomgyu's eyes lit up excitedly like a little child getting their first ever birthday present or the sweet gaze he had on Taehyun, but it was enough to make his heart explode like a firework.

"Then it's official," Beomgyu said, his voice dripping with a honey like tone. "We'll be going on a picnic together!"

Just before Taehyun could say anything else, a customer had entered the store which immediately made Beomgyu snap his head back, glancing towards Taehyun with an awkward smile, the younger could only nod his head allowing him to leave.

"Well, I guess this is goodbye for now," Beomgyu sighed softly, practically dragging himself towards the door.

Taking one last glance at Taehyun, he couldn't help but smile softly knowing they'll meet up again later.

"I'll see you later, darling."

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It had been nine exact days since Taehyun had last seen Beomgyu and even though he had the elders number he couldn't bring himself to actually text him for once!

And on the downside the elder hasn't texted him at all! Maybe that's because Taehyun had to text him first in order to allow the male to have his number.

Groaning loudly into his pillow he huffed loudly and glanced at his phone that had no current notifications at all. The urge to text Beomgyu was undyingly strong, but what could he say? What if the chat dies right after?!

It was late at night too, what if he gets left on seen? He just couldn't bring himself to text him and if he were to text him this late at night it would break his heart if he was left on seen.

It's just texting, you text Huening Kai all of the time! Taehyun thought, trying to convince himself to just pick up the phone and send a couple messages to the elder who probably expected messages from him. but then again I don't have a down bad crush on my best friend...

This was his chance to finally become close to Beomgyu! Not just some flower shop owner he had only talked to twice now, but now that he accepted his feelings for Beomgyu he couldn't help but feel so giddy thinking about the elder.

Like the day he had called him pretty and darling in one day!

THAT'S A RECORD FOR HIM!!!

"WAAAhahsbfmfkf'' He squealed loudly like a childish teenage girl experiencing her first gift from a crush. Hugging his body tightly he couldn't help but giggle softly to himself, probably looking crazy.

"Taehyun hyung! Shut the hell up! I'm trying to take a nap!"

"You shut up, Sunoo!" Taehyun yelled back, rolling his eyes as he looked down back at his phone.

It wouldn't hurt...to text first... Trying to convince himself he picked his phone up and unlocked it, swiping to Beomgyu's contact he clicked on the message icon and stared at the blank chat that was waiting to be filled with messages.

« Beomgyu hyung ♡ »

Hello, Beomgyu it's Kang Taehyun haha you know the one from |

"No that won't do, that's too formal!" He mumbled softly, deleting the message and trying again.

Yooo what's up Choi Beomgyu! It's Kang Tae |

"What is wrong with you Taehyun?!" Slapping himself to get a grip of reality he sighed loudly and deleted the message again.

hi :D |

"You don't even text like that..."

hi beomgyu hyungie!
sent just now

.       .       .

"WHAAAAT?! I DIDN'T MEAN TO HIT SEND?! HOW DO I UNSEND OH MY GOD-" Taehyun screamed loudly, nearly throwing his phone out of the window when he accidentally hit send on the message he didn't want to send!

"Who even- WHO EVEN CALLS ANYONE HYUNGIE?!" He sobbed loudly, gripping his phone like his life depended on it. He had turned it off in a panic after accidentally sending his message.

Okay, just breathe, it's okay! He probably hasn't even seen it yet so if I delete it then I can-

bzzzt!

oh my god he saw it.

This was it, his life was over with. Beomgyu would text him to leave him alone and never come back to the shop, he knew it would end up like this so it was now or never to get the heartbreaking pain over with.

« Beomgyu hyung ♡ »

hi beomgyu hyungie!
seen

Taehyun? Is this you?I hope it is! I've been waiting for you to text me I'm so happy you found time to finally send a message! :D

"Oh my god he's so cute..." Taehyun cooed, he was a bit surprised Beomgyu didn't immediately block him because of his weird message. He was even more surprised that he knew it was Taehyun, kinda.

yes it's me hyung, sorry for texting you so late 😊

it's no problem at all, I wasn't really about to sleep anyway.

why? don't you have anything tomorrow that's important? ;^;

you forgot, tyunnie?

"TYUNNIE?!?!" He screeched loudly, staring at his phone with wide eyes as his face blushed a dark shade of red again. Even though Beomgyu wasn't in the room with him right now he could just hear that message in the elders soft soothing deep voice. It sent butterflies to his stomach right away.

uhm forgot about what?

tomorrow is our picnic! i can't believe you forgot :<

"Tomorrow?! It's tomorrow?!!" Taehyun gasped loudly, instantly swiping out of the messages app and onto the calendar to see if the elder was right, and unfortunately for his case...he was right. Tomorrow marks the day the two of them (more like beomgyu) planned their picnic together.

"It's been that long already?! And I just texted him now?!"

He really needed to slap himself for ghosting Beomgyu like that. Taking a deep breath he swiped back onto their messages again.

I must've forgotten, sorry hyung...busy with school and all haha...

it's okay tyun-ah, no worries I totally understand!

"He replies fast..." He mumbled softly, wondering if Beomgyu was just sitting there on his phone waiting for him to respond. It made him feel bad.

uhmmm...
what have you been up to?

nothing really...
just thinking about you :]

What the fuck.

WHAAATTT THEEE FUUUUCCKKK????

"This CAN'T BE REAL HE REALLY SAID THAT?!?!,!?!!," Taehyun screeched loudly for the eighth time tonight. Just rereading that message over and over again sent waves of fireworks down his stomach. "I'm going to lose my mind.."

It's a wonder how his parents or Sunoo haven't yelled at him yet.

Just answer! It's okay! No big deal, thinking about someone is normal! I think about Huening Kai all of the time but mostly it's about punching him! He thought, biting his thumbnail out of anxiety.

He can't answer Beomgyu, not after what he said! How could he ever top what the elder had just said?! It made his heart go kaboom! Maybe he should be nice...?

oh haha!! meee tooooo ^^

you've been thinking about me as well? I feel so honored ( ' ▽ ' )
what time would you like me to pick you up tomorrow?

"Oh Thank god he changed the subject..." Taehyun breathed out, thankful that the elder didn't push what he said further. If he was honest he had no idea what to say so he being oh so nice he told him he was thinking of him too, which wasn't wrong.

i don't mind anytime... maybe around 12 or 1 pm, is that okay hyung?

that's perfect, I can't wait to spend time with you

what about your flower shop? who will take care of it while you're out? or will you close it down for the day?

hmm..
my cousin Yang Jeongin is going to take care of that, he's also a big nerd about flowers like me

Taehyun couldn't help but giggle softly at how Beomgyu had practically called himself a nerd. He was starting to feel more comfortable now, still a little bit anxious but something about texting the elder just made his heart ease up.

are you sleepy, taehyun?

not really...If i'm honest I couldn't really sleep at all haha

then would you like to talk to me?

oh! sure! about what though?
seen

Taehyun tilted his head slightly in confusion, the elder had asked him to talk but he left him on seen? Maybe he was thinking about what topic to talk about, sometimes Taehyun had to do that when talking with new people just to make sure that really awkward silence didn't occur every time a conversation died down at the end.

bzzt! bzzt! bzzt!

"What the...?" Taehyun glanced down at his phone, who could be calling at this time? Tapping it a couple times his eyes widened seeing the contact that was calling him.

Beomgyu hyung ♡ is calling

answer?
yes                      no

. . .

"CAAAALL?!?!?!?!!!" Taehyun screeched loudly, throwing the phone away from him and backed away from it as he cupped his burning red cheeks. "He wants to call me?!"

"I look insane! All I've been doing was laying in bed!" He panicked, glancing at the mirror across the room which was placed in front of his bed. Squinting his eyes to get a better view of himself he messily tried fixing his hair before exhaling deeply.

Glancing back over at the phone, he slowly crawled over and shakily picked it up. It's okay if anything Beomgyu hyung would just hang up...

Taking a deep breath one more time, he pressed the accept call button and waited for the connection to work.

"Taehyun-ah?"

OH.

Holy shit...I know his voice is deep but th-this deep?! Taehyun covered his mouth with his hand, not allowing that loud gasp that almost came out to be heard. Something about hearing that deep tone made his stomach start to twist and turn even more than before.

"Don't tell me you fell asleep on me, why am I staring at the ceiling?" Beomgyu asked, chuckling softly which sent Taehyun into an even deeper panic.

"U-Uhm..." Taehyun croaked out hesitantly, grabbing the phone and positioning it to where Beomgyu could see his face correctly. "Sorry, I-I just...I didn't expect...you to call..."

Now that he had a proper view of Beomgyu, he couldn't help but blush even harder than before. He was certain his face would explode by the amount of blush he had on his face.

The elder was laying down in bed, yet what seemed like a lamp on the side illuminated his face perfectly. His hair was messy and lips looked swollen, most likely because he was about to fall asleep until he had texted him.

What sent him even further were those thin circle glasses that laid perfectly on his face.

"Yeah, I should've given you a heads up, sorry Taehyunie."

Taehyun bit his bottom lip slightly, trying to hold back another scream from how fucking attractive Beomgyu was. He couldn't believe he ended up so lucky meeting someone this fine.

"Did I wake you up...?"

"A little, but when I saw your message it woke me up right away. I waited for you all week you know? Just waiting when you'd send me a message."

"Oh..." Taehyun mumbled softly, he started to feel bad for being so scared for the past days. "I'm sorry hyung, if I'm honest...I was quite afraid to message you..."

"Afraid? Why so?" He could hear the worry in his tone.

Taehyun looked away for a minute, the corner ends expression the elder had on his face made his heart race way too much. It made him feel even more guilty, so maybe now was the chance to finally push past his scared thoughts and be honest.

"I thought you'd find me annoying and block me, we only talked in person only twice..." Taehyun said softly, his tone dripping his honesty as he pulled his legs closer to his chest. "I was just nervous about what you'd think of me..."

Beomgyu stared at him for a few seconds, the small frown on his lips slowly turning upright when Taehyun had said that, it was like he was happy the younger was being honest with him.

"It is true, we only did talk twice in person," Beomgyu started off, his tone was so soft and clear it almost felt like he was right next to Taehyun. "But I know you're a good person, Tyun."

Taehyun couldn't help but snort slightly, making Beomgyu's smile wider. "You know I'm a good person? How so? What if I'm like some scary serial killer?"

"Then you'd be an adorable serial killer," Beomgyu responded back smoothly, making Taehyun blush slightly. "I usually have a feeling when people are good or not. When I met you I immediately knew you were a good person."

That was sweet, sometimes people would avoid Taehyun because of his cold face but at heart he knew he was a lovable person, all he wanted to do was make sure his friends were safe. It was just hard to show that sometimes.

"Thank you hyung," Taehyun said happily, a small smile appearing on his lips as he stared at Beomgyu dreamily. "You're a good person too, you make me feel comfortable."

That fond sweet gaze appeared in Beomgyu's eyes again, even though it was a little difficult to see the elder properly he could tell that he was giving Taehyun the sweetest smile ever.

"You should sleep now, I don't want you to be all sleepy at our picnic tomorrow."

Taehyun thought about it for a second, the picnic really did mean a date right? That specific question had been bothering him for a really long time, so with a wave of confidence he bit his lip.

"Are you taking me on a date?" Taehyun asked suddenly, shocking both him and Beomgyu by his question.

The elder stared at Taehyun in shock, a shade of red slowly spreading across his cheeks. He probably didn't expect the male to be so straightforward, and he could tell Taehyun was getting anxious with his response.

"For now, let's consider it as a friend meetup." Beomgyu said, which made Taehyun's heart crack slightly.

Did he just get friend zoned?

Before he could say anything else to make it less awkward and painful for him Beomgyu had spoken up again.

"I'll take you on a date soon, but at a much better place."

Taehyun's eyes widened, his jaw dropped slightly when he heard Beomgyu say that. All of the heartbreaking pain that he almost experienced vanished swiftly as the familiar butterflies and euphoria came back.

Beomgyu wanted to take him on a date.

"I-I'll be looking forward t-to it!" He squeaked out, making Beomgyu laugh softly from his flustered reaction.

"Then, I'll see you tomorrow, goodnight Taehyun-ah."

Taehyun bit his lip softly, he knew Beomgyu could see the extreme happiness in his eyes.

"Goodnight, Beomgyu hyung."

୨♡୧

"You're going out with someone?! Today?!" Taehyun's mother said in shock, nearly dropping the plate of delicious macarons she had just made a few minutes ago.

"You never told us you'd be going out!" Sunoo gasped along with his mother, staring at Taehyun as if he were joking.

The male chuckled softly, scratching the back of his neck awkwardly as his mother and brother began asking a lot of questions. He didn't mean to make them shocked, he had just forgotten to remind them beforehand. He was so thankful his father was at work right now cause if he were here it would be ten times worse than this.

"It's just a friend I met when I visited the flower shop..." More like a two week long crush.

"Visited the flower shop? That was two weeks ago hyung! Are you sure he isn't some scary serial killer?" Sunoo asked worriedly, placing down a macaron that their mother made and went up to Taehyun with a wide frown.

"I can guarantee I'll be fine, he's most likely going to stop by the house soon to pick me up so if you just stay by the window and see-"

"And meet him? How lovely! I'll be waiting!" His mother said happily, yet that evil smile on her face told a whole different story.

"What?! No! No stay inside-"

Knock! Knock!

"Ah that must be him!" His mother smiled excitedly, placing the tray of macarons down and walking over to the door as Taehyun protested loudly.

Talk about great timing. Taehyun grumbled quite irritated that Beomgyu just had to appear right now when his brother and mother were being nosy!

Holding Sunoo back, Taehyun stared at the door in fear when his mother opened it, revealing the figure of a Beomgyu who looked way too fine.

"Oh my..." He heard his mother say, her tone full of astonishment when she saw Beomgyu at the door with a warm smile.

"H-Hyung!" Taehyun stumbled out, throwing Sunoo to the side as he ran towards the door where his mother was.

"Taehyun! It's nice to see you, I'm glad this is the right house, I assume this beautiful woman right here is your mother? I definitely know where his beautiful looks come from." Beomgyu said, looking over at his mother who had a happy approving smile at what he said.

"What a lovely and charming boy you are!" His mother said happily, stretching her hand out which was gladly accepted by Beomgyu. "I assume you're the one taking my son out?"

"Yes I am, Mrs. Kang," Beomgyu said politely, gently letting go of her hand as he he turned his head and looked at Taehyun with a fond smile. "I've been thinking about today for days. I'm so glad I can finally make this day come true."

"Such a proper and polite boy! Your parents taught you well." His mother cooed, it kinda made him a bit scared by how fake she was being right now. Usually she would've been over the moon if one of her sons were going out with someone she doesn't know. "Very well! Just bring my son back before midnight, wouldn't want his father up and about."

"No worries, Mrs. Kang, I'll take well care of him." Beomgyu said truthfully, holding his hand out for Taehyun to take.

The male glanced over at his mother who gave him an exciting approving smile, hesitantly reaching out he felt the elders warm hand wrap around his before being pulled out of the house.

"Hyung!" Taehyun yelped out, completely startled by the sudden action. Looking back at his mother all he saw was her waving happily before closing the door fortunately leaving the two alone. "How'd you swoon my mother over? I was certain she would send you away!"

"Just a little compliment would do." Beomgyu smiled, "Now shall we go on our picnic?"

Taehyun couldn't help but giggle
softly, looking down at their hands he felt the elder intertwine them, making his heartbeat increase even more.

"Of course, hyung! You lead the way."

୨♡୧

Maybe Taehyun should've done a background check on Beomgyu, just to make sure the elder wasn't secretly a serial killer.

It shocked him a little when the elder had parked somewhere near a forest on the more rural side of Seoul, and when the elder said that they would be traveling through those woods...

It made Taehyun just a little bit suspicious.

"I know this place is on the more less busier side of the city, more like a whole hour away, but I promise you that it'll be worth it." Beomgyu reassured him for the eighth time now, which was understandable since it was quite creepy to take someone you just met through some creepy woods.

"Don't worry hyung, I trust you." Taehyun replied. It was true though, he really did trust Beomgyu despite knowing him for only two weeks, it was the caring honest nature that the elder had that made him feel trustworthy. Even though this forest looks like where my death scene will take place...

"By the way, your mother is really kind." Beomgyu spoke up, trying to change the subject and ease the tight tension circling between the two.

"Please don't mention her, I feel so embarrassed, I was certain she would've chased you away." He groaned embarrassingly, looking away from Beomgyu as the elder just laughed loudly from his reaction.

After a few more minutes of comfortable small talk here and there, the two finally arrived towards an open wildflower meadow which took Taehyun's breath away instantly.

"How did you find this place hyung?" Taehyun gasped out, his eyes roaming around the large meadow that was just beaming with liveliness.

"I used to come here with my grandfather once a week when I was little, say about eight? It's stuck with me ever since." Beomgyu said, slowly going down hill before looking back up at Taehyun who stared at him.

"What are you waiting for, dummy?" Beomgyu teased, extending his hand out. "Take my hand, let's go."

This can't just be a simple crush anymore. Taehyun thought, his heartbeat increasing by the second as thousands of fireworks felt like they were going off in his heart. Bringing his hand out, Beomgyu immediately intertwined them and pulled Taehyun down with a wide smile. I really do like...him.

The two carefully walked down the hill, almost slipping time to time. Eventually, they both made it to a nice open flat space in the meadow where the flower and grass weren't too long, it was perfect to finally set up for their picnic.

"Hey hyung?" Taehyun called out for the elder when he finished setting up the picnic mat nicely. "Can I ask a question?"

"Sure! What's up?" Beomgyu replied happily, swatting away some bugs that were flying around them before placing the picnic basket down on the mat so it wouldn't fly away.

"Yeonjun-ssi had mentioned something about the meaning of flowers, and when he saw that I had gotten a peony from you he said it had a meaning..." Taehyun said, mentioning the blondette who had stopped him when he was about to go home.

It was like the mention of Yeonjun made Beomgyu tense up slightly.

"I was wondering if you knew? I mean I'm not really into all this flower plant stuff but it really did make me curious..."

Beomgyu sighed softly, glancing down at the flowers in front of them he looked over back at Taehyun who stared at him with wide curious eyes. Just how could he ever say no?

"There are a lot of people who just view flowers as random plant life that comes out of the ground," Beomgyu started off, looking over at a daisy and plucked it off from the ground and showed Taehyun who stared at him curiously. "Daisies represent different things for everyone, but to me, they represent purity, innocence, and joy."

Taehyun glanced down at the daisy Beomgyu had plucked, he would see them everyday outside or inside of shops and he wouldn't mind them - they were just flowers after all. But now that the elder had told him the meaning behind the flower it changed his perspective a little bit more.

He wanted to learn more about it, he saw the way Beomgyu's eyes lit up when talking about it.

"What about that flower over there?" Taehyun pointed at a random direction which landed on a bunch of daffodils.

"Daffodils?" Beomgyu chuckled, knowing the male just randomly pointed somewhere. "It's been a while since I've looked into them, I'm most likely sure they mean new beginnings and rebirth."

Taehyun nodded, fascinated by how Beomgyu didn't even need to search up the meanings behind every flower. He could've been suspicious that the elder was just spewing nonsense but the adoration in his eyes was enough to make Taehyun know he was trustworthy about this knowledge.

"Do all flowers mean something positive?" Taehyun asked him, looking at the picnic basket and opened it, pulling out some delicious looking fruit sandwiches. Handing the elder a strawberry one, Beomgyu hummed softly thinking of his answer.

"No, not at all, there are flowers that mainly signify death. Take the red spider lily as an example, that flower is used to signify death." He said sadly, almost as if talking about it didn't bring him much joy.

"When it's valentine's day do you get a lot of red roses requests?" Taehyun asked him, directing the topic.

Beomgyu snorted loudly before covering his mouth, looking away in embarrassment he couldn't hold back his laugh. It made Taehyun want to laugh as well.

"Of course, that whole week is filled with red roses requests. Red roses mean love and passion, so it's a classic to get it for a special beloved one on that day."

"Red roses? So specific, does that mean different colored flowers have different meanings?"

"Most of them," Beomgyu hummed, taking a bite out of the sweet strawberry sandwich that he totally made (he forced Yeonjun). "Even though most are different colors there are some that mean the same thing, quite boring for a beauty."

"Can you tell me?" Taehyun asked, his eyes wide, full of curiosity and fascination by the amount of new knowledge he was getting.

"Of course, anything for you." He said smoothly, causing Taehyun to blush heavily.

"Let's see. Yellow roses represent youth and friendship, you'd usually see people give them to friends." Beomgyu started off, causing Taehyun to nod. "Pale pink roses represent admiration and elegance, white roses represent purity and loyalty, orange represents desire and enthusiasm..."

Taehyun would've guessed most people would've tuned out Beomgyu's talking by now, there are some people who would get exhausted of hearing the same thing over and over again, but him? He was intrigued and fascinated. So much deep meanings behind simple flowers that he never knew about were circling his head, and knowing i was Beomgyu the one telling him all of it? He couldn't help but fall deeper into an ocean of desire, a desire to learn more.

"Do you have a favorite rose?" Taehyun asked him when Beomgyu finished talking, it seemed that question made Beomgyu think about it for a second by the way his lips perked out.

"I'd say my favorite is lavender roses, they interest me the most."

"Do lavender roses have a meaning as well?"

"Of course!"

"What does it mean?"

Beomgyu stayed silent for a moment, glancing over at Taehyun a tender smile spread over his lips, giving the male an expression he had seen many times.

"Love at first sight and enchantment."

Taehyun couldn't help but have his heart race rapidly, when the male had said the meaning of lavender roses he did not expect that answer at all, and when he said it to him while containing eye contact?

He couldn't help but feel it meant more than that.

"Do you have a favorite flower or flowers?" Taehyun asked, suddenly wanting to know more about Beomgyu's interests.

"You already know the first one," Beomgyu said, looking down at the space between their hands. Taking a few seconds to think about it, the elder had gently lifted it and placed it over Taehyun's, causing the younger to blush even harder from the sudden touch. "I'd have to say my other favorite flower is white carnations."

"Carnation...? Oh! I remember, you gave me a pink one for my brother! What does the pink one mean?"

Beomgyu mouthed dropped slightly as an awkward embarrassed like expression showed on his face, looking away from Taehyun he couldn't help but cover his mouth from how shy he was.

"Gratitude and...Love..."

Taehyun nodded happily, taking in the new information he had gotten his mind wandered over to the second flower he had gotten from Beomgyu. "What about that peony I had gotten?"

"Love and honor..."

"A lot of flowers signify love, I guess that's why they're such a popular gift to give to a loved one." Taehyun hummed, glancing down at their intertwined hands. "What about white carnations, what do they mean?"

Beomgyu opened his mouth as if he were about to say it, yet there was clear hesitance in his actions.

"Pure love."

Taehyun nodded once again, taking in the new information.

After a bit, a comfortable silence began to swirl around the two as they began eating the picnic treats Beomgyu had packed. It was nice and comforting, Taehyun hadn't felt this comfortable around someone who wasn't Huening Kai or his family members. Looking over at Beomgyu with a curious look, he just wanted to know more about the elder.

"Since you're a flower shop owner, does it feel good giving people flowers to give to others?" Taehyun asked out of the blue, making Beomgyu pause his movements.

"Somewhat, sometimes it feels a bit lonely you know? I'd like to know how it feels to be given flowers by a loved one."

"What?!" Taehyun gasped out in shock, startling Beomgyu. "You've never gotten flowers from someone? Like at all?! Not even from Choi Yeonjun-ssi?!"

"Ew! Gross! If Yeonjun gave me flowers i'm certain his fiancé would beat me to the ground! Soobin is a possessive guy and plus getting flowers from Yeonjun is the last person i'd want flowers from." Beomgyu said, a disgusted playful tone teased in his voice as he mimicked a grossed out expression, causing Taehyun to giggle.

"It shocks me, you're just so handsome I'd expect you to have a lot of people come up to you with flowers and gifts."

"You think i'm handsome?" Beomgyu smirked, making Taehyun flush a dark shade of red. "However, you'd be shocked."

"I did get asked out a lot, but I always rejected people. But each time they'd ask me they would bring a card or some candy, no flowers at all. Ironic since I'm always surrounded by flowers and never gotten them myself."

Taehyun started to feel bad for the elder, he figured that the male was a popular one from how handsome he was but never receiving flowers? That shocked him a lot, but what made him more curious was when he had said he rejected many people, so it started to make him wonder...

"Why didn't you reject me...?" Taehyun asked out loud, causing the both of them to stare at each other in shock from his question. "I-I mean I didn't mean-"

"Because you're special Taehyun-ah, you're not like the others that asked me out, you've made your way into my heart the moment I met you." Beomgyu answered honestly, causing Taehyun to literally black out for a second on the spot.

Did he just confess...without actually confessing? Taehyun was full on panicking to himself at this point, staring at Beomgyu who gave him a warm smile, squeezing his hand tighter he couldn't help but immediately feel protective.

You've never gotten flowers... He thought, looking away from the elder and in front of him where two beautiful butterflies began dancing.

Looking down, he kept thinking about the flowers he had mentioned that were his favorite, taking a second to think about it a plan formed in his head immediately.

Don't worry hyung-ah, i'll be the first one to give you them.

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(this won't be an accurate time estimate for when flowers grow.)

week one

"What are you browsing over there for?
Are you buying new bear slippers for mom?" Sunoo asked the male, walking over towards Taehyun's desk and checked his laptop screen which displayed different kinds of flower seeds on it.

"Flowers?!" Sunoo gasped out, causing Taehyun to side eye him irritatedly. "I thought you hated flowers?"

"Yeah well, they're not for me they're for someone else. I'm going to plant them and give them to him." Taehyun answered straightforwardly, putting the lavender roses seeds and white carnation seeds in his cart.

"Beomgyu, right?" Sunoo smirked, successfully making Taehyun blush. "Ewww! Hyung you're so gross, anyways you've only known the dude for a month, you're already asking him out? You guys went on one date!"

"It wasn't even a date, plus we made plans to go out with each other every Saturday so until the flowers are bloomed I think that'll give me enough time to learn about him more and then boom I'll confess!"

Sunoo stared at his brother in shock, it was the first time he was seeing him act this way towards a crush. It made him happy though, if his annoying airhead brother was happy then he was happy too.

"You know you'll have to tell mom and dad right?" Sunoo said, pulling out a random extra chair from under Taehyun's desk that he had whenever Sunoo wanted to hang out with him.

"Be quiet, are you going to help me or no? You know I don't know shit about flowers."

"Of course I'll help you hyung!"

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week two

"Wait so you're planting flowers for Beomgyu because he had never gotten flowers himself despite owning that lovely flower shop?" Taehyun's mother repeated, staring at the male with a shocked expression.

Taehyun scratched the back of his neck and nodded awkwardly, glancing down at the flower seed bags he had in his hand he knew it was time to tell his parents he had fallen for Beomgyu.

"I'm sorry if you're angry at me, but I would really appreciate the help if you're okay with that..."

"I mean, it is strange but..." His father spoke up, placing his cup of coffee down on the table. "If it makes you happy then we'll help out, he's a kind guy anyway so I'd definitely like for him to be part of the family."

"I'm sure your mom doesn't mind helping either knowing her green thumb."

His mother sighed softly and nodded, giving into her sons request, all a mother wants is for their child to be happy. "Fine I'll help out but this will mostly rely on you, okay?"

Taehyun's eyes lit up excitedly hearing that his parents were willing to help him out. Looking over at Sunoo who gave him an enthusiastic thumbs up he couldn't help but bite back a giddy smile.

Flowers for Beomgyu, that's all I want.

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week three

"Taehyun what are you doing?! You don't bury them like that!" His mother exclaimed loudly, rushing over to her sons side who was trying to stack each seed on top of each other.

"What? This is how you do it in minecraft?"

"Dumbass! This isn't like minecraft." Sunoo smacked the back of his head, causing the male to yelp loudly and glare at him.

Taking a deep sigh he paid attention to his mothers strict teaching of how to plant the flowers correctly.

This won't be easy at all... But he knew Beomgyu's reaction would be worth it.

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week four

Shakily balancing the heavy totoro water can and the giant bag of soil was not an easy task for Taehyun to handle.

He thought gardening would be easy, but instead it wasn't. There were so much strict directions to follow just to make sure your flowers don't die on the spot it was so stressful for the male!

But seeing how happy Beomgyu was when he had told the male he was gardening on his own made it all worth it.

"Taehyun! Look out there's a giant possum!"

The male screamed loudly and instantly dropped all of the things in his arms, causing the water filled totoro to spill all over the flower seeds.

Oh shit! Over watered it! Taehyun panicked, turning around he glared angrily at Sunoo who stood there equally as shocked before running back inside of the house in fear.

"YOU FUCKER GET BACK HERE! I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!"

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week eight

Taehyun sighed softly, it had been eight weeks since he had planted the roses and carnations yet there was no sign of bloom, it started to make him wonder if he really did grow them right.

"What's with the sad look?" His father popped up besides him, startling the male from how random he was.

"I'm just upset that they're not blooming faster, it's been eight weeks dad! I want to give it to him soon, he's been so sweet to me I want to do it before he's taken from me." Taehyun pouted, staring at the damp dirt in front of him.

His father hummed softly and nodded, "Well you shouldn't be all pouty, because I think a special someone is at the door waiting for you."

"What?!" Taehyun gasped out, grabbing his phone he checked the date and saw that it was Saturday, the usual day where he and Beomgyu would hang out for majority of the day. "Shit! I'll see you later dad!"

"Be safe! Use protection!"

what the fuck?

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week twelve

"TAEHYUN! TAEHYUN HYUNG WAKE UP!"

The males eyes shot open when he heard Sunoo practically screaming his throat out, lifting himself up from his very comfortable nap the pinkette bursted through the door in a panic.

"What is wrong with you?!" Taehyun grumbled, getting out of bed as Sunoo approached him rapidly, grabbing the males wrist he raced down the stairs with Taehyun behind who was yelling in confusion at what he was doing.

"You need to- See it! It's- Your flowers!" Sunoo said out of breath, yet it was clear enough for the male to process.

Gasping loudly, he immediately ran out to the backyard and stumble down, tripping over his own foot he yelped loudly and fell onto his face like a complete idiot. However, ignoring that embarrassing moment, the male pushed himself up and looked over where he planted the lavender roses and white carnations, and to his shock there laid the beautiful enchanting fully bloomed flowers that just looked so beautiful in the sunlight.

"Oh my god..." Taehyun gasped out, lifting himself up as he walked closer to the flowers that just looked so perfect.

He actually did it.

He managed to grow Beomgyu his favorite flowers.

"SUNOO GET ME A FLOWER WRAP!"

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ding!~

Beomgyu glanced up from his phone and over towards the door to see who had walked in. Realizing it was Taehyun his eyes lit up in excitement as he tossed his phone to the side and eagerly walked over towards the male.

"Taehyun! My favorite being on the planet, what are you doing here?" Beomgyu asked him, which was obvious since it was a Sunday and usually Taehyun would busy himself with work on Sundays.

But not this Sunday.

"Are you here to buy another flower for your brother? I'm guessing gardening didn't go as well?" Beomgyu teased the male, making Taehyun roll his eyes.

"I'm actually here for you Beomgyu hyung." Taehyun said, causing the elder to instantly go silent.

"Wh-What?" Beomgyu stuttered out, feeling flustered by what Taehyun had just said.

The younger smiled widely as his grip on the bouquet tightened slightly. He felt nervous, very nervous. But he did not wait almost two months just for these flowers to go to waste, and he knew two months was enough to grow closer to Beomgyu.

If he was honest, he felt like he found his other half.

Months of hopelessly crushing over the elder will be no more.

"Hyung, I actually got flowers for you!" Taehyun said excitedly, bringing his hand out and showcased the beautiful lavender roses and white carnations flower bouquet that was wrapped in a white flower wrap and tied around with a blue ribbon.

Beomgyu's mouth dropped to the floor as his eyes widened, staring at the flower bouquet in shock it started to make Taehyun nervous by how quiet the elder was.

Did he not like the flowers...?

Maybe this-

"I love you." Beomgyu breathed out, grabbing the flowers from Taehyun who stood there in frozen in shock at what he said.

"Wh-What did you...?"

"I love you so much Taehyun-ah!" Beomgyu repeated, yet louder this time. His shocked expression morphed into a heartfelt gratitude expression, a wide smile displaying on his face as his eyes began to tear up as he shakily held the bouquet he received.

Taehyun stood there frozen like a chicken, he did not expect for Beomgyu to straight up sat that at all. He had a feeling that there would be a chance that the elder might've reciprocated his feelings but hearing it now and clearly?

It sent his heart into mayhem.

"I-I..." Taehyun croaked out, he couldn't withstand his happiness no longer. "I love you too, Beomgyu hyung!"

It was now Beomgyu's turn to have a shocked face, despite knowing the younger had a crush on him he couldn't help but feel surprised hearing it as well.

Smiling widely, the elder gently placed the flowers down before turning towards Taehyun who stared at him curiously.

"Come here, darling." Beomgyu said, grabbing the males wrist before pulling him into a deep passionate kiss full of love and desire.

A kiss that almost made Taehyun black out.

Holy shit, this cant be real. Taehyun panicked, his hand flailing everywhere before landing on Beomgyu's shoulder. When he felt the elder push deeper into the kiss he couldn't help but close his eyes and kiss back as thousands of fireworks went off in his heart.

Weeks of crushing on the elder.

When he had met Beomgyu he didn't expect to be so obsessed with him, he honestly thought he was infatuated with the elder. But as time went on and when he got to know the elder more, when he would actually show interest in what he says and what his interest are. Saying reassuring words to comfort him throughout nights that were so tough.

He knew he had fallen deeply in love for Choi Beomgyu.

After a few more minutes of kissing each other, the two pulled away briefly due to the lack of oxygen.

"Are you...Crying?" Beomgyu spoke up, teasing the younger who had small tears running down his face that he didn't even realize were running.

"I-I guess so, I guess I've been so in love with you for the longest time it feels unreal that...You love me back." Taehyun confessed, shyly looking away towards the elder who chuckled softly.

Pulling the younger closer, he hugged Taehyun tightly and buried his face into the crook of his neck.

"I'm so grateful that you were the first to give me flowers," Beomgyu mumbled. "I've also been in love with you from the start. I've been falling deeply in love with you the more we were around each other."

Just hearing that was enough to make Taehyun burst out in the most happiest tears ever. Shakily pulling Beomgyu away from him he looked up at the elder who also had teary eyes, perhaps from happiness as well.

He had finally did it.

The flower shop owner he had been crushing on for months loved him back.

"Come here my darling, don't cry." Beomgyu mumbled softly, cupping Taehyun's face and pulled him into a soft kiss which he gladly accepted.

Thank you fate, for allowing me to crash near his flower shop on that day.

Beomgyu pulled away from the kiss and smiled softly, leaning his forehead on Taehyun's he stared into the males eyes and wiped away the tears that were falling down his face.

"I love you, Taehyun."

Taehyun felt himself choke up hearing those three words again. He knew he was never going to get tired of hearing them, falling deeper into Beomgyu's embrace, he felt himself overwhelmed by happiness knowing he had finally made Beomgyu his.

"I love you too, my beautiful flower boy."

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