As the bus slowly pulled to a stop, Ja-Won shuffled off with a few others and walked down the street. He approached a small shop that sold food and small gifts. He walked inside, looking for something special he could buy.
"Can I help you, dear?" A woman's voice said from behind the counter. Ja-Won looked up, slightly startled, and shook his head. "No thanks, just looking ma'am." The portly woman nodded and went about her business, sweeping and dusting the shop.
He walked to a section of the store that sold clothing. He looked at the hats and saw one he thought was really cool. It was a black, snug fitting beanie type hat, with black cat ears on it. 'How cute!' He thought, smiling. He picked it up and tried it on, making various faces in the small mirror. He laughed and took it off. 'Jung-Woo would look adorable in this!'
He blinked a few times, his cheeks turning slightly pink. He looked at his reflection, "Did I just think that? About... Jung-Woo?!" He said softly. Shaking his head, he held onto the hat and went to the coolers.
He picked out two cherry Popsicles. Walking to the counter, he set the hat and the Popsicles down. The young man at the counter looked at Ja-Won, at the hat, at Ja-Won, then shrugged, ringing up the hat and Popsicles.
After paying, Ja-Won walked out of the store, carrying the bag in one arm. He got to his house, his parents still at work, and unlocked the front door.
Stepping inside, he set down the bag, pulling the Popsicles out of the bag. Walking into the kitchen, he put them in the freezer then walked to the living room and sat on the couch. Picking up the clicker, he turned on the Television. 'Nothing good's ever on...'
He turned the Television off and looked at the clock that hung on the wall. 3:48. Ja-Won shrugged. 'Close enough..' Picking up his phone, he dug in his pocket for Jung-Woo's number. Finding it, he punched in the numbers, and put the phone to his ear. Ring... Ring... Ring...
Just as Ja-Won was about to hang up, a familiar voice came from the other end. "Hello?!" Jung-Woo said, sounding out of breath. "Hey," Ja-Won said, laughing softly, "It's me." Jung-Woo flopped onto his bed. "Hey. You called early." Ja-Won shrugged, "Yeah. Sorry, were you busy?" "No, not really. I had to run inside, though. I was washing the windows when you called. I have to clean up a little bit..."
Ja-Won grinned, "Oh. I bought you something!" Excitement flooded Jung-Woo's voice, "Really?! What?" Ja-Won 'tsk-tsked'. "Can't tell ya! It's a surprise. I'm sure you'll love it." Jung-Woo laughed, "Okay. Will I get it when you come over?" Ja-Won laid on the couch, "Yup! What time should I come over?" Jung-Woo sneezed. "Bless you, Jung-Woo." "Thanks. Um... How about... 6? Or whenever you want."
Ja-Won smiled, "Okay. I'll come over now!" Jung-Woo coughed. "Now?! But I'm not done cleaning!" Ja-Won rolled his eyes. "Oh well! Um... Meet me at Hamasaki Park, okay?" Jung-Woo arched a brow, "Why?" Ja-Won blushed a little. "I don't know where you live, silly." Jung-Woo mentally slapped himself. "Duh. How stupid of me. Okay. Hamasaki Park it is. 10 minutes?" Ja-Won looked at the clock, "10 minutes is fine. See ya soon!"
"Okay! Bye!" Jung-Woo said, then hung up the phone. Ja-Won quickly scribbled a note, saying where he was, and left the phone number. He ran to his room, packing a backpack with sleeping clothes, some magazines, and a change of clothing. He went to his bathroom and grabbed his toothbrush as well. Putting the backpack over his shoulder, he went to the hall closet and got out some tissue paper and a gift bag. Slipping the hat into the bag, he put the paper on top and ran for the door, picking up his cell phone on the way out. He shut the door, only to open it back up and grab the Popsicles from the freezer.
Jung-Woo ran to the park, getting there just before Ja-Won rounded the corner. Jung-Woo smiled and waved. "Hey, Ja-Won! Over here!" Ja-Won saw him and ran over, holding out the bag. "What is it?" Jung-Woo asked, taking the bag from Ja-Won. "Look inside, duh!" Jung-Woo blushed and peeked inside, pushing the bright coloured paper out of the way. His face brightened as he pulled out the hat. "Aww!! It's adorable!" Jung-Woo exclaimed, setting the bag down. He pulled the hat on and grinned, flashing a peace sign. Ja-Won smiled, 'Wow... I can't believe he's so happy.' Jung-Woo hugged him, "Thank you so so so so much! I love it!"
Ja-Won blushed, returning the embrace, "Y-you're welcome. After all, we are friends, right? And I just knew you'd look adora- I mean. I thought it was really cool looking." Ja-Won hoped Jung-Woo hadn't heard what he had almost said. Jung-Woo was still grinning, so Ja-Won didn't think he had heard.
"Oh! Here. This too." Ja-Won said, holding out the Popsicle. "Oooh! Yummy! Thanks! I love cherry flavour." Ja-Won smiled as they unwrapped them. Jung-Woo slipped the tip of his into his mouth, sucking softly. Ja-Won stood and admired how Jung-Woo's lips looked in the 'O' shape, and how his cheeks came in slightly as he sucked. Jung-Woo licked the Popsicle tip and looked at Ja-Won, smiling.
Ja-Won blushed deeply and licked his, picking up the gift bag. "Well, we should head to your house, right?" Jung-Woo shrugged, sucking on his again. "I suppose. Yeah." Ja-Won stared again as Jung-Woo sucked the cherry Popsicle, slowly biting his.
They began walking, ignoring the strange looks people were giving them. Partly because of the hat Jung-Woo was wearing, and partly because of the suggestive way he was sucking the Popsicle.
"What a weirdo..."
"That hat is so strange!"
"Why is he sucking that Popsicle like that? Is he imagining it's that other guy's...? Ow! Hey! Mimi! I was just asking..."
"Oh mi God! Totally cute hat!"
Jung-Woo seemed to be off in his own little dreamland. Suddenly, he blinked. "Oh! We're here." He said, stopping in front of a large building. He walked up the stairs, Ja-Won tagging along behind him. Upon reaching the door which was his, he opened it, and stepped inside, waiting for Ja-Won to follow. Ja-Won stepped inside, "Thank you." He said with a smile. Jung-Woo nodded, smiling back, and shut the door.
"My rooms down the hall to the right, go ahead and set your bag in there." Ja-Won nodded and quickly went to the room instructed, setting his bag down. He came back on as Jung-Woo was throwing away the Popsicle stick. "Want me to take yours, too?" He asked, gesturing towards Ja-Won's. "Huh? Oh! Yeah, sure. If you don't mind." Jung-Woo only smiled and took the stick from Ja-Won's sticky hands.
He threw it out and grabbed Ja-Won by the hand. "Uh?" Ja-Won said, confused. Jung-Woo dragged him down the hallway to a room. He opened the door and flicked on the light. "Here you go! The bathroom. Wash your hands; don't want to get the house sticky." Jung-Woo turned on the water and pushed Ja-Won to the sink. Ja-Won looked down at his hands as the red dye slowly made it's way off of his fingers. His cheeks were a bit red, like the dye. 'Why do I get that feeling whenever Jung-Woo touches me...?'
Jung-Woo stood behind him, pressed against his back, and Ja-Won mentally gulped. 'What the...?' Jung-Woo rested his chin on Ja-Won's shoulder and reached to the sink, washing his own hands. He pumped some soap out of the bottle and rubbed his hands together with Ja-Won's, making suds. He then rinsed their hands and went to the towel rack. The whole while, Ja-Won's cheeks were a furious red. Jung-Woo turned back around with a towel and grabbed Ja-Won's hands again, rubbing then gently to dry them. Ja-Won looked away, his cheeks getting darker.
After their hands were dry, Jung-Woo grinned, "All done! Clean hands are a must have, you know." He then walked into the living room, expecting Ja-Won to follow, acting as though nothing had happened.
Hours passed, and soon it was 11 o'clock. They had listened to popular American music, watched TV, talked, read magazines, played a few board games.
Jung-Woo stood up and pushed a movie into the VCR. "What are we watching?" Ja-Won asked from the couch as Jung-Woo returned to sitting beside him. "You'll see." He said with a smile.
'A Walk To Remember' started playing. Ja-Won groaned, "This movie...?" Jung-Woo rolled his eyes, "Yes, this movie. It's really good. And sad. I cried!" Ja-Won sighed and settled in. Soon, he was caught up in the movie.
'Landon! I'm sick.'
'What? Then do you want me to take you home or what? We could go inside-'
'No! Landon! I'm sick. I have leukemia.'
Ja-Won gasped. "No. Jamie can't be sick! She isn't, really, is she?" He asked, looking to Jung-Woo. He was asleep. Ja-Won smiled a little. 'Oh well...' He slowly stood up and picked up Jung-Woo, which was no problem, because he didn't weigh much. Entering his bed room, he walked to the bed and set Jung-Woo down gently. He stirred but didn't wake.
After pulling the covers up to his chin, Ja-Won sat beside Jung-Woo. 'He looks so peaceful... Why do I... Want to... Kiss him?' Ja-Won arched a brow, biting his lip. 'Maybe just once... On the cheek. No one will know!' He nodded, reassuring himself, and leaned towards the sleeping boy. He pressed his lips softly to the pale, soft cheek of his friend. He quickly sat up, blushing. "Good night, Jung-Woo. Sweet dreams..." He said, walking to the door. He slowly shut it. Jung-Woo smiled and turned over, drifting off to sleep, for real this time.
Ja-Won finished watching the movie, and cried some more. After a while, he changed into his pajamas and brushed his teeth before re-entering Jung-Woo's room. A blanket and pillow had been laid on the floor. Ja-Won smiled slightly and laid down. He nearly jumped when Jung-Woo said, "You can sleep in the bed, ya know." Ja-Won blushed. "J-Jung-Woo. I didn't think you were still up. Did I wake you?" Jung-Woo shook his head. "Nope, come up here with me. Please? I'd hate to have a guest uncomfortable." How could he say no? Ja-Won nodded and got up, sliding into the bed with Jung-Woo. Jung-Woo smiled, turning on his side. He put a long arm over Ja-Won's broad chest and snuggled close. "G'night." He said. Ja-Won's cheeks were bright red, "G-Good night, Jung-Woo."
A/N: So? What did you think? Good? Bad? OMG that sucked? Please r and r. Thanks! BTW: I quoted the movie A Walk To Remember from memory, sorri if I messed up the part. . I try... Anyway. Yeah.
