Reverse psychology

If Minho had never met Jisung, he wouldn't have witnessed Jisung apologizing

Jisung went to work the next day.

He secretly waited for Minho to say something, to fire him, to kick him out, but he said nothing. He didn't talk at all. And that terrified Jisung to the core.

-Welcome to the shelter-

Jisung remained speechless when he saw Felix approaching the counter.

-Hi! he waved shortly.

Minho looked at them, worried about the outcome of the conversation. He was the older brother after all. He was worried about Felix.

-Here! Felix handed Jisung a box.

-What is it?

-A bandana. To wrap it around your wrist, so people won't ask about your tattoo. Like I did. I'm really sorry! I pushed too hard and I crossed the line. Please accept my apologies! Felix bowed.

At that point, Minho was ready to go there in case Jisung would have said something rude.

-Thank you! Jisung accepted the gift. That's very considerate of you, Felix! I'm sorry that I pushed you and made you fall! It was out of reflex.

-It's alright, Felix smiled. We didn't start on the right track, but I'm starting to understand your viewpoint. Sometimes I can be too much. I like that you can point it out without hesitation. That means you are true to us and yourself. You're pretty cool!

Jisung didn't know how to reply to that. He had never received compliments in his life.

So instead of saying something out of place, he took the bandana and tied it around his wrist in front of Felix.

He took a last glance at the number and saw 95 years left. It was going down again.

Because of Felix this time.

But Jisung let it slide and waved at the freckled boy when he returned to work.

-Lix! The latter turned around and saw his brother rushing to him.

-What's wrong, hyung? he asked clueless.

-Thank you! I love you, you know that? he wrapped his arms around him.

-I do, Felix chuckled. I can see why you like him. He's a sweet soul. Just break the shell if you are willing to wait.

-Changbin, are you currently in a relationship?

-Changbin, when is your next comeback?

-Changbin, can you give us an autograph?

The idol was blinded by the flashes of the cameras. He knew he couldn't answer any of the questions, so he waited patiently for Jeongin to handle the situation while he was just smiling at his fans.

-Changbin hyung needs to go to a photo shoot in the opposite part of the city, so we should go now. But we will keep you updated for sure when he will decide to release another song, Jeongin clarified before going inside the car.

-Another photoshoot? You're killing me, Changbin sighed.

-Relax. You have the day off. The questions were getting personal and I couldn't save you from that, Jeongin replied focused on his phone.

Suddenly he went to the driver and told him to stop a couple of blocks away.

-Why did we stop? Changbin asked confused.

-Stay here. I have some business here. It will take five minutes, Jeongin said before slamming the door.

Changbin spent those minutes looking out the window at the passers-by. Nothing unusual.

He enjoyed watching the world follow its way and pace. The world is still moving no matter what.

It makes you feel useless yet good.

You are a piece of a puzzle, but that puzzle can be completed without you. Because it's not your puzzle. You make your own puzzle. Your own world where you choose what people will surround you. That's your puzzle. Built on trust and love, any missing piece leaves a hole and makes it crumble.

Suddenly his eyes spotted a familiar freckled walking towards the same building Jeongin got in.

The blonde was for sure beautiful. His smile while greeting people wasn't a fake one.

Changbin couldn't get his eyes off the younger.

The bell announced the lunch break.

The students rushed to the cafeteria while Seungmin remained in class to check some pop quizzes.

He heard a knock and wrapped his head to the door where a smiling Jeongin was leaning in the doorway.

-Hi!

-What are you doing here? Seungmin walked towards him.

-I wanted to bring you this, he said revealing a beautiful bouquet of roses.

Seungmin looked at him in confusion, although he couldn't help but smile.

-I didn't get you flowers on our first date, so... here we go!

-Thank you! Seungmin placed them carefully on his desk.-Can I kiss you? Jeongin asked, sneaking his hands on Seungmin's hips.

-Since when did you ask? Seungmin raised an eyebrow.

Jeongin chuckled like a child before kissing Seungmin with passion.

The older backed off in order to sit on his desk, but he dragged Jeongin after him, their lips never parting.

Felix walked inside the high school and passed by Seungmin's class.

He stopped when he saw the scene unfolding in front of his eyes and waited patiently for the two to finish their make-out session.

-Felix! Seungmin jumped startled.

-Hi! Felix waved at them.

-Ahm... This is Felix, my best friend and my co-worker. Felix, this is Jeongin.

-Nice to meet you! Jeongin shook hands with Felix. I should go now. See you!

-Bye! Felix smirked, then he moved his attention to the blushing mess named Seungmin.

-Don't look at me like that!

-Minnie has a boyfriend, Felix started singing.

-He is not my boyfriend. He is just trying too hard.

-But you like it.

-Maybe... I don't know.

Felix rolled his eyes after realizing Seungmin was still in denial.

-Min, I swear, if you don't jump on him, I'll go and bounce!

-What? Seungmin furrowed his eyebrows in shock.

-That guy is so fine. If you don't want him, I'll get him. I'm sure he will like a bottom who is not that insecure and ashamed to go out with a younger dom.

-Ok, back off, Cassie Howard! You're not going anywhere near Jeongin!

-Why not?

-Because I want him! Seungmin shouted from the top of his lungs.

-There you go! Felix said satisfied. Now you know the truth.

Seungmin sat down speechless.

-You played with my mind!

-It's called reverse psychology. My brother used to do this with me when I was a stubborn kid. You're welcome!

-Never play mind games on me again, Lix... My brain hurts.

-I can't promise that. It's hilarious, Felix laughed.

-You're lucky that you are cute and I cannot hurt you.

-I love you too, Min! Felix hugged his best friend.

Jisung and Minho were having lunch in silence.

Jisung was eating the leftover from the disastrous dinner from the day before and Minho noticed that.

But, as he promised, he didn't say a word.

Instead, he pushed his food toward Jisung to split it with him. He knew Jisung wouldn't be full with just leftovers and the younger didn't reject the food.

-I'm sorry!

Jisung's voice sliced right through the thick atmosphere.

Minho raised his gaze and saw Jisung fidgeting.

-I'm sorry for pushing your brother and causing a scene in your house! I may be a jerk, but I am not cruel. And I appreciate that you kept your word and didn't talk to me today.

Minho nodded and smiled.

I can't, I can't hide my feelings for you anymore (Sorry, I love you by Stray Kids)

__________________________________Felix playing Cupid for everyone except for himself

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