12| Spicy (Hyunjin)

"Alright, that's a wrap for us!" Sua, the leader of Miyeon's group, calls out, stretching her arms overhead as the practice winds down. A wave of relief washes over everyone.

"Your choreography is sick," Changbin says, grinning at her with genuine admiration

Sua's face lights up as she returns his smile "Thanks! We've been working hard on it"

Han, checking his phone, sighs and nibbles his lower lip "Do we have much longer here? I kinda need to head home"

Lee Know glances at him, eyebrows raised "Why?"

"Hm, a-a package arrived" he flashes his phone screen toward him

"Ahh, makes sense," Lee Know smirks knowingly "We can call it here too if you guys are cool with that"

Sua perks up "Actually, do any of you want to join us for snacks? We always hit up the snack bar nearby after practice—they've got tteokbokki that'll blow your mind"

"Sounds tempting, but I'll have to pass. I've got work waiting at the studio," Chan says, nodding appreciatively at the invitation as he heads for the door

"I'm leaving," Han says rushing out

"I'm coming with you" Lee Know goes after him

Changbin watches them go, then turns back to Sua with a grin "I'm up for tteokbokki. Count me in"

"Same here!" Felix chimes in, with Seungmin and I.N nodding in agreement beside him

Sua turns to the remaining girls in Miyeon's group "What do you say, ladies?"

A few of them shake their heads with polite excuses, slipping out the door. But most agree, chatting excitedly as they gather their bags and make plans.

Miyeon glances over at Hyunjin, who is crouched in the corner, wiping the sweat from his brow with a napkin, catching his breath. Their eyes meet, and her heart skips a beat.

"I should probably stay back, Sua. I wanted to go over a few things," Miyeon starts, half-heartedly

"Oh, come on!" Sua protests, hands on her hips "You never join us anymore! And, it's your turn to pay, remember?"

Miyeon shifts her gaze nervously "I—"

She glances over at Hyunjin again, as if looking for a sign. Felix catches the exchange and calls out, "Hyunie, you coming?"

"Hm?" Hyunjin raises his head, still slightly out of breath

"Come on. We can hit up the internet café later," I.N says, offering Hyunjin a hand to help him up

Hyunjin hesitates, but with a small sigh, he accepts the offer. "Alright," he says, getting to his feet with I.N's help

"Miyeon, let's go already!" Sua laughs, ushering the group toward the door

Everyone grabs their things and starts filing out, but Miyeon and Hyunjin linger for a moment, exchanging a quick, silent glance. She's just about to ask if he wants to meet up later when Felix's head pops back through the doorway.

"Hey, you two! What's taking so long?" Felix stretches out his hand playfully toward Hyunjin

"I'm coming, I'm coming," Hyunjin says, breaking the tension as he takes Felix's hand, letting himself be dragged out. He sends Miyeon one last look, and she responds with a slight nod before following them out.

Once they arrive at the snack bar, the familiar sizzle and aroma of cooking spices fill the air. Miyeon places her order for the spiciest dish they offer, surprising a few of the group. She takes a seat, and everyone gradually joins her around the table. Hyunjin ends up directly across from her, their gazes meeting across cups filled with soda and other drinks.

Soon, their orders arrive, steaming hot and perfectly arranged. The group thanks the servers and digs in almost immediately, the table falling silent but for the sounds of satisfied chewing and appreciative hums.

"Wow, this really hits the spot," Changbin mumbles through a mouthful, breaking the silence

"It's amazing," I.N nods, reaching for more

Felix, however, is already waving his hand in front of his mouth, his cheeks flushed "Mine is a bit too spicy," he says, taking a long drink from his soda

Sua chuckles, nudging him "If you think that's spicy, you should try Miyeon's!"

Felix eyes Miyeon's plate, the dark red sauce looking as intense as it smells "Do... like spicy food?" he asks, both impressed and intimidated

Miyeon laughs "I love it. Want a taste?"

Felix stares at the piece of rice cake she holds out, gulping. He gives a little shake of his head, smiling sheepishly as she laughs again. She's just about to eat it herself when Hyunjin speaks up from across the table.

"I'll try," he says, surprising everyone

Changbin raises an eyebrow, clearly amused "Hyunjin, you sure about that? We both know you're not exactly king of spice"

Hyunjin flashes a playful smile at Miyeon "I'm curious," he says simply

She smiles back and brings the chopstick closer, watching as he blows on it to cool it down before placing it between his lips. His eyes close as he takes a tentative bite, chewing as everyone waits, intrigued. Suddenly, his eyes fly open wide, and he starts coughing, desperately reaching for his drink.

The table erupts in laughter, everyone delighted by his reaction.

"Oh my god," he gasps, his face red as he fans his mouth "How can you eat that?"

Miyeon just shrugs, chuckling "I guess I'm used to it"

"Her tongue must be dead or something," Sua laughs, shaking her head

With the tension gone, the group continues eating, laughing and talking easily, the food and the warm atmosphere bringing everyone closer together. Every now and then, Miyeon sneaks a glance at Hyunjin, whose lips are slightly swollen from the spice, feeling a small pang of guilt but also an odd sense of satisfaction at his bravery.

A few people start to head out once they're finished, murmuring goodbyes and gathering their things. Miyeon shifts, wanting to leave too, but since she's the one footing the bill, she stays until the end. They order a few more drinks, sharing stories and laughter until the night finally draws them out into the cooling evening air, satisfied and full.

"It was fun talking tonight. Thank you all for coming" Sua bows politely to the group

"Of course, thank you for inviting us," Felix replies with a warm smile

Turning to her bandmates, Sua says, "I called a cab for us"

"Oh, I'll stay behind to work on a few things I mentioned earlier," Miyeon says, glancing at Hyunjin briefly

Sua gives her a playful nudge "Just don't get home too late," she warns, tapping Miyeon's shoulder before saying goodbye to the boys

As they all start to part ways, Felix turns to Hyunjin "Wanna head to the internet café to meet I.N and Seungmin?"

Hyunjin shakes his head "Not tonight. I need to ask Chan about something, then I'll head straight home"

"Alright, see you tomorrow" Felix waves before heading off

Now alone, Miyeon and Hyunjin stand quietly, neither sure of what to say or do next. Miyeon stares down at the floor, nervously swaying a bit and fidgeting with the hem of her shirt.

"My mouth still kinda hurts from that bite of your food earlier," Hyunjin chuckles, breaking the silence "I didn't know you were that into spicy food"

She glances up at him, concerned "Is it hurting too much?"

Her gaze falls to his lips, still faintly irritated. Without even noticing, she steps closer, guilt flickering in her eyes as she takes in his discomfort. Her teeth catch her lower lip, her worry evident as she searches his face.

Hyunjin's hand rises, gently lifting her chin and freeing her lip from between her teeth. Miyeon jumps back, startled, and quickly looks around to see if anyone noticed. He glances around too, clearing his throat before nodding for her to follow.

Curious, she trails behind as he walks a short distance, entering a building nearby. After a few flights up, he leads her to a small door, pulling out a key and unlocking it. Inside, he switches on the light, gesturing for her to step in.

Miyeon enters, taking in the cozy studio. The floor is covered in craft paper, and canvases rest against one wall. Paints hang from little hooks, and a half-finished painting sits on an easel with a palette and stool arranged in front. The room is infused with the pleasant scent of fresh paint.

"I started renting this space a while ago to use as an art studio," Hyunjin says, closing the door behind them

"Wow" she smiles, clearly impressed "It's tiny, but I love it. And it's so close to the company!"

"Yeah, it's convenient. I can come here on breaks," he says, blushing slightly "Actually, you're the first person I've brought here"

"Really?" she takes a step closer to him, touched

He nods, glancing down at her lips "Yeah. I wanted to be somewhere a little more... private"

"And why is that?" her voice softens, a slight edge of playfulness entering her tone as she steps closer

Without hesitation, he wraps his arm around her waist, pulling her gently into him. His other hand rises to her neck, tracing the line of her jaw. She slips her arms around his neck, biting her lip as she gazes up at him.

His fingers brush her chin, releasing her lip from between her teeth "What a terrible habit you have"

He leans in, his lips brushing hers softly, lingering for a moment before pulling back just as she begins to respond. She opens her eyes to find him watching her, an apologetic glint in his gaze.

"Sorry," he chuckles softly "My lips are still a bit sensitive"

"Oh, we don't have to—"

"No," he interrupts, giving her a quick peck "I want to"

This time, he kisses her more fully, his lips warm against hers. She responds slowly, mindful not to aggravate his irritation, but he deepens the kiss, his hand pressing against her back as he draws her closer, his tongue grazing hers. She feels his hand clench slightly, the warmth of his touch both grounding and thrilling.

She pulls back after a moment, concern flickering in her eyes "Are you sure it's okay?"

He blinks, his eyes watering slightly, and chuckles, his voice choked "It's just... still a bit spicy"

Her cheeks flush, and she stumbles back, covering her mouth in embarrassment "Oh no, I'm so sorry!"

He laughs, trying to blink back the sting, wiping at his eyes "No, really, I'm okay. Just wasn't prepared for the extra kick"

Mortified, she covers her face, feeling her cheeks burn "I knew I shouldn't have eaten something so spicy before meeting you. Now I feel terrible"

"Miyeon, look at me" he reaches for her shoulders, squeezing them gently "It's okay, it's not your fault"

"Yes, it is!" she groans, her voice muffled by her hands "Me and my dead tongue"

Hyunjin chuckles, pulling her into a hug and swaying gently, his arms wrapping securely around her. She lets out a small, reluctant laugh as she relaxes in his embrace, her cheek resting against his chest.

They stay like that for a moment, her heartbeat steadying, until he whispers reassuringly, "Really, it's okay"

"I'm sorry if you're disappointed that we can't... do anything," Miyeon says, her gaze drifting up to meet his "Especially after what I said earlier in the practice room"

Hyunjin shakes his head, reaching out to brush a soft thumb along her cheek "Hey, no, never. I don't expect anything like that from you"

She pouts, a sad glimmer in her eyes "Can we still hang out a little?"

He chuckles, unable to resist her charm "Of course, I'd love to"

"Can you show me your paintings?"

"Yeah, come here" he gently takes her hand and guides her to the other corner of the room, where several canvases lean against the wall

Sitting down on the floor, he motions for her to join him, and one by one, he carefully pulls out each painting, explaining its story in intricate detail.

Her eyes widen as she studies each piece, captivated by the vibrant colors and contrasting styles. Each painting feels like a new world—some are abstract and surreal, others are soft landscapes bathed in pastels, and a few depict scenes from everyday life with an extraordinary level of detail.

"This one," he says, holding up a piece splashed in rich, earthy hues, "Was inspired by a hike I went on. I tried to capture that feeling of being small against a huge landscape, kind of like looking at the world for the first time"

She nods, enchanted "I can feel it... the way the trees stretch up, it's like they're alive, reaching for the sky"

He grins, pulling out another canvas, a portrait of a woman with delicate brushstrokes capturing the sunlight on her skin "And this one... she was an artist I saw at an exhibit. She seemed so focused, so in her world. I wanted to paint her from memory to capture that intensity"

"They're all so beautiful," she says softly, almost as if she's afraid to break the spell his paintings cast on the room. Her hand hovers over one of the images, a beach scene painted in hazy, dreamlike colors, as though it was drawn from a memory "You really have a way of seeing things differently, of finding beauty in the smallest details"

After admiring each piece, Miyeon points to the canvas on the easel, catching a glimpse of an unfinished field of flowers "What about that one? It looks incredible, even in progress"

"I started it a few days ago," he says, walking over to stand beside it "I wanted to try something slower, more meditative—a field of flowers, something that feels expansive and calm"

As she approaches, her eyes narrow in admiration "They're all so detailed," she murmurs, leaning in to study the brushstrokes "I can see how each flower has its own character, like you've given them life"

"Yeah," he says, smiling as he watches her "I wanted to try a long project, something I could keep coming back to"

"And?" she turns to him, her expression earnest "How do you like it so far?"

He shrugs, a soft blush coloring his cheeks "It's challenging, but I think I'm still inspired to keep going. There's something about it that feels peaceful, even if it's slow"

She smiles back, her eyes reflecting the warmth in his "It's going to be beautiful once it's done. I-I mean, it already is, but-"

"I know what you mean," he says, grinning at her nervous ramble

His hand rises to her face, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear. She glances up at him, her gaze lingering a little too long as she takes in the lines of his face, the way his eyes seem to light up when he talks about his art. She can't help but think that, in the midst of all his beautiful creations, he's the most captivating piece of all.

Without realizing it, she starts to nibble at her lower lip, lost in thought.

"You know," he says, leaning in closer, a teasing smile tugging at his lips, "It's been a few hours since we ate. I wonder if your lips are still spicy... Should I check?"

Before she can even process his words, he closes the distance between them, his lips meeting hers in a gentle, slow kiss. His mouth brushes against hers, warm and inviting, and he deepens the kiss, his tongue tracing her bottom lip as if testing for that familiar, lingering spice. Her own tongue meets his shyly, intertwining as he wraps his arms around her waist, pulling her closer to him.

"Is it... okay now?" she whispers between kisses

"Just the perfect amount of heat," he murmurs, capturing her lips again

This time, his kiss is more fervent, drawing her closer as his hands press against her back. Her arms loop around his neck as she melts into him, a wave of relief and exhilaration washing over her.

The kiss grows deeper, more intense, and his hands slide up her back while hers become tangled in his hair. She tries to pull him even closer, standing on her tiptoes to bridge the height difference as he leans down, surrounding her in his warmth.

Lost in each other, they forget the world around them, sharing a quiet moment amid the colors and creativity of his studio, as though nothing else exists outside the art and the emotions they've painted together.

As the kiss heats up more, he slowly guides her towards one of the walls, never breaking the connection of their lips until her back is leaned against it. His hands travel down her sides and firmly grasp her thighs.

Not even missing a beat, Miyeon jumps up and wraps her legs around his waist, allowing for their faces to line up and their kiss to deepen even more. The makeout they had in the practice room is nothing compared to this one—something about the freedom of no time constrictions or danger of being caught lets them fully immerse themselves in each other's lips.

They kiss for a long time, enjoying every second of this opportunity they've been given. It slows to lazy, dragging movements that allow them to savor each other, and then it speeds up again to a feverish, hungry need to go further.

Miyeon's hands tangle and pull on his hair, enjoying the soft feel of his long locks and faintly scratching at his scalp with her nails, bringing shivers down his spine. As for Hyunjin, his hands could barely remain still, they caressed her thighs in a frenzied haze, wanting to explore all they could reach.

The longer they kiss for—the more excited and hot they both feel. A burning heat grows between them and makes their skin begin to dew with small beads of sweat once more. Their hearts, beating in synch, accelerate their rhythm to a dizzying thrum.

"H-Hyun" Miyeon's voice sounds weak and breathless as she pulls away slightly

"Yeah?" he moves his kisses to the side of her neck, not wanting to have his lips away from her for long

"I- can we..." she presses her hips against his to express her thoughts

"Are you sure?" he gives her neck a long lick, making her moan softly "We don't have to"

"I'm sure" she pulls him closer and adds more pressure to her hips "I want you"

He moans in excitement and sucks lightly under her jaw, rubbing his growing bulge against her. Before, he was trying to hold himself back but now that he knows she wants him just as badly as he wants her, he can let himself go.

His hands go up further on her thighs and reach for her butt, squeezing it firmly and pressing her body on his. She claws at his back, tugging on the fabric of his shirt to remove it. It gets tossed aside unceremoniously before she starts to lift her own.

They caress all the skin they can reach, getting more and more carried away with every second, being filled with excitement and a great for need connection.

Miyeon untangles her legs at his back and lets herself slide down back to the floor, where she quickly kicks away her shoes and starts undoing the strings of her sweatpants.

Hyunjin keeps his eyes fixed on hers as he follows her actions, a magnetic and striking energy surging between them through their gaze. It's almost as if the air surrounding them gets filled with static and electricity, making their bodies shiver and tingle.

Not much else goes through their heads besides each other and what they want to do, so they don't realize it until it's almost too late. Their pants and undergarments were already pooling on the floor by their feet and they had reached back for each other, slowly letting their hands explore uncharted territories as they kissed fervently once more.

Quiet moans and gasps filled the small room as their touch got bolder and they were about to go further when the realization finally hit Hyunjin. He had his hands firmly wrapped around her thighs once more to lift her, but he froze, closing his eyes tightly and cursing under his breath.

"What's wrong?" Miyeon frowns, confused as to why he suddenly stopped

"I'm so sorry" he sighs and leans his forehead on her shoulder "I don't have any protection"

"Oh shit" she gasps in realization

"I was totally unprepared for any of this, it didn't even cross my mind"

"Yeah, same" she chuckles lightly

"I'm sorry" he pulls away to look into her eyes, reaching his hand to delicately caress her cheek "I really wanted to do it too"

"I could just go buy it" she suggests

"What?"

"Yeah!" her eyes light up once more "There's a convenience store right in the corner—I'll just run there and buy condoms"

"But Mi-"

"I'll be right back" she interrupts him with a quick peck before reaching for her clothes on the floor "Please wait for me"

"No, I should be the one to go"

"You'll have a hard time hiding that" she gestures vaguely to his boner

"I- I hm" he blushes and covers himself, suddenly aware he is completely naked

"Don't worry, I'll be quick" she starts reaching for the door as she pulls her shirt over her head

"Wait" he holds her wrist "Let me at least give you money"

He quickly rushes to his backpack in the corner and starts to look for his wallet. Miyeon tries to protest and tell him she has cash with her when suddenly Hyunjin starts loudly laughing, throwing his head back and slapping the wall in front of him.

"What?" Miyeon blinks confused by his outburst

"Lee Minho, you bastard, I fucking love you," he says as he spins around and shakes a condom in his hand "I knew it was weird when he said he needed something in my bag"

"Bless his nosy ass" she chuckles

Hyunjin happily approaches her and glues his lips to hers, the kiss deepening and heating things up right away as they bubble with excitement. Miyeon's clothes are quickly discarded once more and Hyunjin gets the condom on, all while trying to remain in touch with each other.

As soon as they're ready, he picks her up with a hop and smiles brightly up at her, making her giggle. Her back gets pressed against the wall and he slows down for a moment, caressing her legs softly and looking into her eyes.

No words need to be exchanged since it's quite clear, they both want this. With delicate kisses on her neck, he slowly starts to push himself inside her. She takes a deep breath, her grip on his hair tightening slightly as she feels herself stretch around him.

He reaches deep inside her and when she thinks he's done he pushes a bit further in, making her gasp. When she clenches, he squeezes his eyes shut, his hands that are pressed against the wall on either side of her turning into tight fists as he tries to hold back.

Their heavy breathing is the only sound in the room as they take a moment to adjust to each other, gradually getting more comfortable. Once she's used to his size, Miyeon caresses the back of Hyunjin's neck, making him look up at her.

Before he can say anything, she seals her lips to his own, signaling she is ready. He kisses her back slowly as he starts to move, his hips gently pulling back and pushing forward again. A pleasurable sigh escapes Miyeon's nostrils and that stirs something inside Hyunjin.

He begins to gradually pick up speed and increase his strength, feeling lost in the way she seems to almost suck him back in whenever he slides out. She moans and angles her head back, leaning more against the wall behind her as her mind swims with pleasure.

Hyunjin's lips leave hot kisses on her neck and his heavy breath tickles her, bringing small shivers down her spine that seem to travel to the inside of her legs. She squirms, in turn pressing him more inside, making him groan and go even harder.

The sound of their hips hitting together fills the room, raising the tension and changing the atmosphere in the room. Whereas before it was tender and sweet, calming and relaxing—now it's filled with burning passion and hot desire.

Miyeon moans louder as a bubble of pressure starts to build at the pit of her stomach, Hyunjin's name spilling uncontrollably from her lips as she scratches at his defined back, leaving faint red marks on his skin.

He grits his teeth strongly, trying to focus and keep his rhythm, but the sound of her voice and the way she is beginning to clench so tightly around him is making it difficult for him to hold back.

The closer she gets to her end—the faster he seems to surpass her, getting there sooner than he wants to. He desperately tries to hold back but the way she curses under her breath and calls his name through a lewd moan has him losing his grip on his control.

His head spins, his senses drowning in her essence—her smell is all around him, the feeling of her pressing him, her voice in his ears, her taste in his mouth—it all culminates into an intense burst of sudden pleasure that rips through him, making him slam his fist against the wall and grunt loudly.

He shutters as it all immediately feels too overwhelming, his member feels overly sensitive after his orgasm and he has no choice but to pull out. With a quiet curse, he rests his forehead on her shoulder, a wave of disappointment falling over him as he begins to calm down.

"I'm sorry" he mumbles quietly

"I-it's okay" Miyeon blinks a few times, still breathing heavily and not fully grasping what happened

"I couldn't hold back" he whines "You're too hot"

She bursts into laughter and caresses his hair "Hyun, it's fine"

"I promise I'll make it up to you" he lifts his head to look up at her, his eyes shining with determination "Next time I'll get you to finish 7 times"

"There is no need for that" she caresses his face tenderly "I really enjoyed myself"

"I still will—you can count on it"

"Okay" she chuckles at his serious expression

She cups his face delicately and gives him a small peck, smiling reassuringly before she moves to get down. He settles her on the ground carefully and they get dressed once more.

Miyeon checks her phone and stifles a groan—dozens of missed calls from Sua flash on her screen, each one practically vibrating with the scolding that awaits her. She sighs, bracing herself for the questions and concern she knows she'll face when she gets home.

Hyunjin, glancing at his own phone, notices a series of missed calls from his members as well. He lets out a chuckle, scratching his head as he mentally prepares a decent excuse to keep the details of his whereabouts under wraps.

Outside, beneath the soft glow of the streetlight, Miyeon squeezes his hand, her smile soft yet lingering. She looks up at him, a fond glimmer in her eyes. He returns her smile, holding up his phone with a wink, signaling that he'll text her later. With a small nod, she steps into the waiting cab, and as she settles into her seat, she glances back to see him watching her leave, a gentle smile still on his face.

As the cab pulls into the city traffic, Miyeon leans back against the seat, finally alone with her thoughts. A quiet, almost secretive smile spreads across her lips, one that refuses to fade as she replays every detail of the evening—the way he looked at her, the softness of his touch, and, especially, his last words before they parted.

The city lights blur past her window, casting a warm glow that mirrors the flutter in her chest. For a moment, she closes her eyes, letting herself savor the memory, knowing this is a night she'll never forget.

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