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Sieun wanted to go home from cram school but it was pouring rain, and he didn't have an umbrella or anything like that. And for some reason, the bus he usually took was nowhere to be found.
His phone was still active, but he couldn't get his friends to answer when he tried to call.
Actually, there was still one contact left, but Sieun wasn't sure if he would be safe (mentally) with him... but oh well, fuck it.
He took out his phone to make a call, and it was picked up on the second ring, "our dearest mamba just called me?"
Sieun could only stare at the phone, looking at the name displayed on the screen, 'Keum Seongje'.
Taking a deep breath, Sieun asked, "Are you busy?" to which he received a no in response.
"Can you pick me up? At the cram school."
Seongje was silent on the other end before suddenly bursting into laughter, "Sure, I'll be there in ... 10 minutes? Is it okay if I come by motorbike?"
Sieun simply answered with a yeah; what mattered was that he could go home without getting drenched while walking.
Seongje really arrived in 10 minutes, he came with his trusty motorcycle and wearing a transparent raincoat.
"Hi, the prince is hereto pick up his princess."
Sieun just stared at him dead in the eyes.
Seongje took out a pink raincoat, his face showing his signature mischievous smile, "here, for my dear princess."
Sieun looked at Seongje oddly but still accepted and wore it, "do you really have ... this color?" he asked, "or did you buy it?"
As he took out a helmet for Sieun and helped him wear it, Seongje replied, "I bought it, my princess must get something new every time we meet." Sieun simply nodded and immediately got on his motorcycle, unconsciously wrapping his arms around Seongje's waist ... Yes, Seongje was startled but he just let it slide.
From the moment they met, the rain was actually not that heavy anymore, but since Sieun already asked him, it is what it is.
Throughout the ride, they were just silent with each other, letting the sound of raindrops fill the emptiness. But suddenly, Seongje spoke up at the red light, "You want to head straight home? No night ride or anything else first?"
Hearing that, the corner of Sieun's lips rose slightly, his initially upright position changed as he leaned his forehead on Seongje's shoulder, "sure, treat your princess, okay?"
Seongje froze before he let out a soft chuckle, "of course, I won't let my princess lift a finger"
They finally stopped at a 24-hour store, Seongje got down first and held Sieun's helmet to take it off. After that, he stretched out his hand—offering his hand to hold. Sieun smiled at that and took his hand to help himself down.
Their hands remained joined without taking off their raincoats, Seongje walked while holding Sieun's hand and make Sieun sit in front of the store while Seongje entered the store to buy some snacks.
While Seongje was inside the store, Sieun gazed at the night sky, which was almost the same as that time. The stars above were beautifully scattered, radiating a calm light to behold. It's still raining but it's considered a light drizzle.
In the middle of his thoughts, Sieun heard footsteps and turned toward that direction. There was Seongje with a plastic bag in one hand, Seongje then put the bag on the table and sat in the chair across from Sieun.
They ate the food in silence, but they were comfortable with the silence.