The Biology Partner [6/?]
Title: Biology Partner (6/?)
Pairing: Sehun/Kai
Rating: PG-13
Genre: High School!AU, Glam Girls!AU
Summary: Sehun is on the top of Seoul High School social pyramid, alongside his best friends, Zitao and Kyungsoo. They always take the same classes every semester. But, this semester, Sehun unfortunately picks the Biology class alone, and to add more of his misery, Mr. Kim decides that they will pair up with their seat partner for the semester's biology lab work. Sehun is stuck with Kim Jongin until the end of the semester.
(Previous)
"Good morning, Kyungsoo!" greets Sehun as he sits in front of the red head, who (not surprisingly) is reading lonely planet about Nepal (he said something about going there for the next holiday).
"Kyungsoo when will you stop reading book, like seriously, tomorrow is The Winter Gala, should you prepare yourself for Chanyeol? Maybe haircuts? Or something"
Kyungsoo throws him a look.
"What?" Sehun asks, "What's with the look?"
Kyungsoo shrugs, "You're somehow.."
"Cheery today? And chatty. It's been a while, you've been really sulky lately" Zitao cuts Kyungsoo's word from behind him, before sitting next to him, throwing his bag on top of the table.
Cheery? Well, Donghae took him to the watch his friend street race at the Bukhasan last night, and the night scenery, blinking colorful city lights he saw from the top, the expensive cars, the race itself seemed to play role on his good mood today. And Donghae was being such a good company last night, leaving Sehun with nothing to feel uncomfortable or annoyed about.
Donghae asked, Sehun was bored, that was why he said yes to Donghae's "do you want to watch the street race? My friend is competing today".
"Sehun.." Zitao calls, eyes serious with phone in his hand, Sehun knows the model knows about his (not) date last night. "Is this because the date you had last night?"
"It was not a date" is Sehun's only reply.
"Sehun" this time Kyungsoo's turn, "You can't give him any hope, can you?"
Sehun plays with his fingers, trying to find a way to answer Kyungsoo.
"You know to whom your heart belongs, and I don't think it's fair for him" Kyungsoo continues, hands reaching out to grab Sehun's hand, squeezing it tightly.
"Sehun, let me tell you something, if you really like Jongin, I think it's okay. You don't have to think what the others in school would think, what your family would think, because it's your damn life, and more, it's your damn heart! Your choice! Don't even lying to both of us that you don't like him because your face that day somehow gave it all away" Zitao stops to take a breath before continuing, "You may not the type to tell us everything, but we know it is just because you keep denying your feeling. Sehun, who cares about reputation when you are not happy?"
Zitao's speech is too annoying for 9 a.m in the morning, Sehun thinks.
"Guys! I'm just too excited for tomorrow's Winter Gala! You guys think too far" Sehun says, a little too cheery, and he knows the lie won't work because now two of his best friends are starring at him. "I'm going to grab some food, you guys want some?" Sehun asks as he raises from his seat, grabbing his wallet from his pocket. A second too fast for looking normal.
No answers. "Nothing? Okay then" Sehun walks away from the table, letting out a breath he didn't know he's been holding.
He hates the fact that Zitao is true but yet he still can't face his own feeling.
So Sehun does what he usually does.
He runs away.
---
A must have for the Winter Gala :
1. Definitely the newest suit from his wardrobe. Sehun was contemplating between black with gold details on the wrist Saint Laurent or the black stripes on white Gucci. But in the end he decides for the grey Thom Browne he just purchased.
2. Something that smells good. Sehun is allergic to perfume but he lets himself chooses one from Kyungsoo's (hundreds) collection, the one he likes the most.
3. Shoes. Because a shoes can both boost or ruin the look. He settles with the Saint Laurent he managed to to grab on their store on last week's shopping spree.
4. Good friends, well Sehun is sure his gank will show up with their own date tonight. With the exception of.. Yifan and Joonmyeon, but he already has something in mind. And speaking of a date...
5. A date to bring to the Winter Gala. Sehun is hopeless about Jongin so when Donghae asked him, he said yes. But after hearing Kyungsoo and Zitao yesterday, Sehun knew he can't use Donghae as a distraction from Kim Jongin, no matter how bad his situation is. It will make Sehun no better than other heartbreakers out there. Donghae will find someone more deserving of him.
Sehun takes a deep breath as he stops his car in front of The Westin, Chosun. The place where the Winter Gala is held. He straigtens his suit as someone opens the door for him from outside. The man asks him for his car key and Sehun gives it to him with a 'thank you'.
Sehun lets himself out of his Maserati to the blitz of school's photographer camera directed to him, wanting to catch a moment of young socialites for yearbook material later. Sehun takes a deep breath, repeating 'keep calm keep calm' inside his head to keep his composure, because if you asked him a few months before, Sehun would not expect he would attend The Winter Gala, alone.
The ballroom of The Westin, Chosun is actually already grand as it is but the decor is definitely making the ballroom looking more grand.
Decorated with the classic giant crystal chandeliers hanging on the high beautifully painted ceilings as the crowd is basked with glow. The wall is decorated with Seoul High's colors, which are white and gold. There are tables on one side of the room, drinks (not alcohol) and snacks lined perfectly for everyone to grab and have a bite.
In the middle of the ballroom, which is the highlight, is the open space where the soon chosen King and Queen will lead the first dance.
It is still not the time to get on the dancefloor but the beat DJ Julian is playing from his turntable is already enough to make people tapping their feet on the floor slowly to the beat.
Sehun doesn't see his friends yet but he sees just the one he needs to see for tonight's plan so he makes his way to the table on the corner near the ballroom door, where the ballot for King and Queen is placed.
And, behind the table is Krystal and her group of cliques. Now wide eyes seeing Sehun coming to them.
"Hi" Sehun greets, flaunting his killer smile. Which ke knows for sure will make Krystal melts.
"Ye- Yes Sehun? Hi too you too" Krystal says back, a little bit stuttering because of surprised. "What are you doing here?"
Sehun smirks, "Off course I want to vote for the King and Queen, can I have the voting paper?" Sehun is handed a piece of paper and a pen by Suzy, and he's writing "Wu Yifan" on the paper before folding and tossing the paper into the ballot.
"And also, a deal to make" Sehun adds as he caps the pen and hands it back to Suzy, making sure to brush his fingers a little on her hand which makes her blush a little.
"What deal?" Krystal asks, trying not too sound excited but Sehun can see in her eyes that she is interested, as well as her two friends.
"I want Yifan and Joonmyeon to be the King and Queen today. No matter what happens" Sehun says. "That's easy right?"
The group is silent for a good 30 seconds, busy staring at each other and nudging each other. "What?" Sehun asks and that stops them from bickering.
Krystal fidgets in her place and then Krystal says, "Donghae already came to us the other day. He wants you and him become the King and Queen for today"
Sehun is squinting his eyes, processing what the one in front of him is saying. Sehun looks away to find Donghae, who is now talking with Zico. Sneaky. What a way to make Sehun back with him.
"I have a proposition. Way better" Sehun offers.
"An invitation to the socialite Kim Heechul's birthday party next month, and also an invitation to Push Button's next show, front row" Sehun takes another breath, "and having your photo on the next month edition of Seoul Socialites on the best dress of the month section" Sehun has connection on the magazine, been their first model for their cover and it brought their magazine to the top, so they have a soft spot for Sehun. Asking for a small photo on the corner of the page? No biggie, it's easy.
The group in front of him is now discussing by themselves, hush whispers here and there. Krystal seems a bit unsure but it's another thing with her two friends, Sehun knows thay already said yes inside their hearts.
"One more thing" Krystal finally says.
Sehun mentally palms his face, what more does Krystal wants? His proposition is not enough? "What?!" Sehun asks.
"Date with you. A week worth"
WHAT?! Sehun is trying hard not to snap in front of Krystal, and he mentally fans himself so he won't let his anger known. Be calm, Sehun, be calm.
"A date" Sehun tries to negotiate.
Krystal shakes her head, persistent. "A week"
Sehun scoffs, not bothering again to hide his annoyed expression, "Three days. Take it or leave it"
Krystal looks like she's thinking right now, but it's not long until she says "Sounds like a deal"
"But Yifan and Joonmyeon has to be the King and Queen for tonight, you hear me?" Sehun says again.
"No worries" Krystal answers.
---
To : Wu Yifan
"Prepare yourself"
Message sent.
Sehun mentally pats himself on the back.
---
Sehun watches his model bestfriend Zitao from afar, talking and laughing with Vic noona on the other side of the room. The now-blonde guy's eyes meeting Sehun in a second, and he waves at Sehun excitedly, which Sehun answers with a smile and a nod (and also a thumb up).
Chanyeol is coming with Kyungsoo in his arms, making some of the juniors half squealing and half heartbroken because the happy virus is clearly not interested in them, in girls, to be more exact.
Jongdae is with Liyin-noona, off course, they are now sipping their drinks while slowly dancing on their spot, laughing with Luhan who turns out bringing Minseok. Baekhyun also managed to score a date for tonight, Sehun saw him coming with Taeyeon from Grade 10 earlier. Joonmyeon and Yifan arrive dseparately, Joonmyeon with his student council friends and Yifan is with his model friends. But Sehun is sure they will be together by the end of the night.
Everyone is happy. Sehun is...happy.
Or not that happy.
He tries to enjoy his time with some of the Grade 11 that are in the same table as him, who keep trying to engage him into a conversation. Sehun can't lie his eyes wander to the crowd hoping to find a black haired boy he is familiar with. Sehun saw Yixing coming with some of the school's dance crew but Sehun didn't see Jongin in between them.
"Guys, I'll go find a drink, okay?" Sehun says which Hyoyeon answers with a nod, Sehun just needs to be away for a while to clear his mind.
Someone pats him from behind, and he turns around to find Kyungsoo, looking beautiful than ever. Well, the shorter man has always been beautiful, even with his geeky round harry potter glasses but for the night he puts down his glasses and styles his red hair up.
"Looking good, Kyungsoo. I'm starting to regret not asking you to be my date" Sehun teases.
Kyungsoo scoffs as he takes a glass from the table, "I'm sure you're not only regretting about me"
Sehun falls silent at his words. Kyungsoo is quick at noticing the sudden change of mood, he reaches out a hand to carress Sehun's arm, "Hey, I'm sorry?"
Sehun bats his hand away softly, and looking up to Kyungsoo with a smile, "Hey, it's okay. You are right, actually"
"Who's your date?" Kyungsoo asks, wanting to change the subject.
Sehun shakes his head, "I came alone" Sehun answers, much to Kyungsoo's surprise. His eyes are now as wide as an owl's. "What..?"
Someone like Sehun. Alone on social events like the Winter Gala?
"Hey, are you that surprised?" Sehun chuckles a bit seeing Kyungsoo's surprise face, "It feels oddly fine to me, I can run my plan smoothly"
"How's Chanyeol?" Sehun asks, hoping to avert the shorter attention.
Sehun definitely doesn't miss the blush creeping on his best friend's face, "You like him" Sehun deduces, smirking because Kyungsoo's ears are starting to redden too.
"Don't say it out loud!" Kyungsoo hisses, but a smile forms on his face. "A gentleman, his mother taught him right. I have nothing to complain"
Sehun smiles, "Kyungsoo I want to hug you right now" he says, and to his surprise, Kyungsoo laughs and then circles his arms around Sehun, which Sehun replies by circling his arms around Kyungsoo's small frame.
"Kyungsoo, I am so, so, so, happy for you" Sehun whispers as he detaches himself from Kyungsoo.
"Thank you" Kyungsoo answers shyly, before adding "Sehun, I want you to be happy too"
"Kyungsoo, I'm happy. Seeing you and Zitao, and my friends, I am as happy as I could"
"You know that is not what I meant" Kyungsoo firmly says again.
"Hey" Sehun slaps Kyungsoo's arms lightly, "Let's not being all gloomy for tonight okay? Let's enjoy the night?"
Kyungsoo only stares at him, but in the end, nods albeit hesitantly, still wanting to talk Sehun into his feeling to Jongin but he figures maybe tonight is not the right time.
"Well, Kyungsoo, you can ask Chanyeol to go together to Nepal next year.." Sehun teases.
"Well, he already said yes..." is not an aswer Sehun is prepared for.
"Oh my God, you guys talked about honeymoon already?!"
---
"And the King for tonight is..." Henry, the MC is now smiling sneakily to the crowd, "WU. YI. FAN!"
The crowd claps, not surprised because well, Wu Yifan is on the A-list-socialites in the school so it's no wonder he is chosen. Not to mention he managed to score a photo spread on Harper Bazaar earlier before the new school year started, which only puts another thing to his achievement list.
Yifan, who is probably clueless (showing on his face) awkwardly walks to the middle of the dancefloor, while Henry is busy with the envelope, 'Tonight's Queen' written in the front.
"And the homecoming Queen is...." Henry opens the envelope, "KIM. JOON. MYEON!"
If Henry and the crowd are surprised, it's even more extreme with Joonmyeon's expression, his expression is nearing horrified. But his friends are nudging him to get to the center, and he clumsily stumbles next to Yifan, who is as surprised as everyone else, if not more.
Yifan's eyes are meeting Sehun's, questioning and Sehun only blinking in reply, hoping to get the message across. The message from Sehun should have been a warning already.
Sehun quickly claps, to neutralize the atmosphere. And thankfully the others start clapping along too, even if their surprise look are still there.
Donghae that is standing beside Sehun is fidgeting in his place, eyes searching, definitely for Krystal that tries her best to not meet Donghae's eyes.
"Donghae what's wrong?" Sehun asks innocently, catching the other off-guard.
"Nothing, nothing" the latter stutters.
"The Winter Gala King and Queen, please lead the first dance"
Joonmyeon looks like he is about to burst into tears right here and there, and he looks like he wants to leave so Sehun hurriedly runs to his side.
"Joonmyeon, please. Just hear him out. Okay? I'm doing this for you two, please" Sehun whispers, and it works, Joonmyeon finally takes the hand offered by Yifan. Sehun smiles as he slowly backs out.
Yifan mouths a "thank you" before he turns his gaze to Joonmyeon again, ready to lead the first dance.
What a nice way to end the night.
---
By the Winter Gala is called done, it's twelve. Sehun wants to laugh at the Cinderella references.
Sehun walks through the hotel's lobby, ready to go home when Luhan and Minseok approach him.
"Well, well, well, let's see who we have here" Sehun half teasing them when they walk closer, Luhan gives Sehun a playful slap on his arm. Minseok gives Sehun a small smile.
"Shut up you. Hey, the guys are having an after party at the hotel bar. You joinin?"
Sehun thinks about the pros and cons. If he goes home right now, he can rest but all he needs right now is distraction from a certain Kim Jongin so he thinks it's a better idea to just party it away. He sees Kyungsoo and Chanyeol are heading to the bar too. So..
"Count me in! I'm not in mood being at home tho"
---
Sehun never knows being alone would be this unbearable. After agreeing into joining the after party, Sehun finds himself sandwiched between Chanyeol & Kyungsoo on his right busily whispering about something Sehun doesn't want to know. And to add more, Luhan & Minseok are playing a game something called 'starring at each other eyes and adoring each other' on his left.
Sehun groans at his seat, and he decides that maybe the bar can be his salvation for the night.
"Alone tonight? I can be your company" Someone's voice comes from beside Sehun, and he is welcomed with Zico's face when Sehun turns his head to the voice.
Sehun scoffs, "I'm not in the mood with dealing with you tonight"
"Hey, I'm coming with peace" Zico raises both of his hands in front of his chest in defense, and he calls the bartender closer.
"What do you want for drink tonight? It's on me" Zico offers again, after saying his order to the bartender.
Sehun doesn't know what takes over his mind when he says, "You choose for me"
Zico smirks, "Okay"
---
Sehun can feel his head pounding as he stirs awake, he buries himself more into the comforter, ready to fall asleep again when he suddenly notices he doesn't know where he is right now.
Definitely not in his room because the comforter doesnt smell like his usual comforter and the bed isn't his because he remembers his sheets being the color sku blue and not pristine white.
Sehun works his mind to remember what happened last night to find out a clue about where he is right now. All he can remember are...
After party. Zico. Too much alcohol. Hands on his hips.
He raises his body into a sitting position, the blanket slides off his body. He winces when he feels the cold air from the air conditioner touches his bare skin.
Bare. Skin.
Just now Sehun realizes that he's not wearing any clothes.
Hangover, hotel room and waking up with no clothes on are never a good combination.
What the hell happened last night?!
---
(Next)
Pairing: Sehun/Kai
Rating: PG-13
Genre: High School!AU, Glam Girls!AU
Summary: Sehun is on the top of Seoul High School social pyramid, alongside his best friends, Zitao and Kyungsoo. They always take the same classes every semester. But, this semester, Sehun unfortunately picks the Biology class alone, and to add more of his misery, Mr. Kim decides that they will pair up with their seat partner for the semester's biology lab work. Sehun is stuck with Kim Jongin until the end of the semester.
(Previous)
"Good morning, Kyungsoo!" greets Sehun as he sits in front of the red head, who (not surprisingly) is reading lonely planet about Nepal (he said something about going there for the next holiday).
"Kyungsoo when will you stop reading book, like seriously, tomorrow is The Winter Gala, should you prepare yourself for Chanyeol? Maybe haircuts? Or something"
Kyungsoo throws him a look.
"What?" Sehun asks, "What's with the look?"
Kyungsoo shrugs, "You're somehow.."
"Cheery today? And chatty. It's been a while, you've been really sulky lately" Zitao cuts Kyungsoo's word from behind him, before sitting next to him, throwing his bag on top of the table.
Cheery? Well, Donghae took him to the watch his friend street race at the Bukhasan last night, and the night scenery, blinking colorful city lights he saw from the top, the expensive cars, the race itself seemed to play role on his good mood today. And Donghae was being such a good company last night, leaving Sehun with nothing to feel uncomfortable or annoyed about.
Donghae asked, Sehun was bored, that was why he said yes to Donghae's "do you want to watch the street race? My friend is competing today".
"Sehun.." Zitao calls, eyes serious with phone in his hand, Sehun knows the model knows about his (not) date last night. "Is this because the date you had last night?"
"It was not a date" is Sehun's only reply.
"Sehun" this time Kyungsoo's turn, "You can't give him any hope, can you?"
Sehun plays with his fingers, trying to find a way to answer Kyungsoo.
"You know to whom your heart belongs, and I don't think it's fair for him" Kyungsoo continues, hands reaching out to grab Sehun's hand, squeezing it tightly.
"Sehun, let me tell you something, if you really like Jongin, I think it's okay. You don't have to think what the others in school would think, what your family would think, because it's your damn life, and more, it's your damn heart! Your choice! Don't even lying to both of us that you don't like him because your face that day somehow gave it all away" Zitao stops to take a breath before continuing, "You may not the type to tell us everything, but we know it is just because you keep denying your feeling. Sehun, who cares about reputation when you are not happy?"
Zitao's speech is too annoying for 9 a.m in the morning, Sehun thinks.
"Guys! I'm just too excited for tomorrow's Winter Gala! You guys think too far" Sehun says, a little too cheery, and he knows the lie won't work because now two of his best friends are starring at him. "I'm going to grab some food, you guys want some?" Sehun asks as he raises from his seat, grabbing his wallet from his pocket. A second too fast for looking normal.
No answers. "Nothing? Okay then" Sehun walks away from the table, letting out a breath he didn't know he's been holding.
He hates the fact that Zitao is true but yet he still can't face his own feeling.
So Sehun does what he usually does.
He runs away.
---
A must have for the Winter Gala :
1. Definitely the newest suit from his wardrobe. Sehun was contemplating between black with gold details on the wrist Saint Laurent or the black stripes on white Gucci. But in the end he decides for the grey Thom Browne he just purchased.
2. Something that smells good. Sehun is allergic to perfume but he lets himself chooses one from Kyungsoo's (hundreds) collection, the one he likes the most.
3. Shoes. Because a shoes can both boost or ruin the look. He settles with the Saint Laurent he managed to to grab on their store on last week's shopping spree.
4. Good friends, well Sehun is sure his gank will show up with their own date tonight. With the exception of.. Yifan and Joonmyeon, but he already has something in mind. And speaking of a date...
5. A date to bring to the Winter Gala. Sehun is hopeless about Jongin so when Donghae asked him, he said yes. But after hearing Kyungsoo and Zitao yesterday, Sehun knew he can't use Donghae as a distraction from Kim Jongin, no matter how bad his situation is. It will make Sehun no better than other heartbreakers out there. Donghae will find someone more deserving of him.
Sehun takes a deep breath as he stops his car in front of The Westin, Chosun. The place where the Winter Gala is held. He straigtens his suit as someone opens the door for him from outside. The man asks him for his car key and Sehun gives it to him with a 'thank you'.
Sehun lets himself out of his Maserati to the blitz of school's photographer camera directed to him, wanting to catch a moment of young socialites for yearbook material later. Sehun takes a deep breath, repeating 'keep calm keep calm' inside his head to keep his composure, because if you asked him a few months before, Sehun would not expect he would attend The Winter Gala, alone.
The ballroom of The Westin, Chosun is actually already grand as it is but the decor is definitely making the ballroom looking more grand.
Decorated with the classic giant crystal chandeliers hanging on the high beautifully painted ceilings as the crowd is basked with glow. The wall is decorated with Seoul High's colors, which are white and gold. There are tables on one side of the room, drinks (not alcohol) and snacks lined perfectly for everyone to grab and have a bite.
In the middle of the ballroom, which is the highlight, is the open space where the soon chosen King and Queen will lead the first dance.
It is still not the time to get on the dancefloor but the beat DJ Julian is playing from his turntable is already enough to make people tapping their feet on the floor slowly to the beat.
Sehun doesn't see his friends yet but he sees just the one he needs to see for tonight's plan so he makes his way to the table on the corner near the ballroom door, where the ballot for King and Queen is placed.
And, behind the table is Krystal and her group of cliques. Now wide eyes seeing Sehun coming to them.
"Hi" Sehun greets, flaunting his killer smile. Which ke knows for sure will make Krystal melts.
"Ye- Yes Sehun? Hi too you too" Krystal says back, a little bit stuttering because of surprised. "What are you doing here?"
Sehun smirks, "Off course I want to vote for the King and Queen, can I have the voting paper?" Sehun is handed a piece of paper and a pen by Suzy, and he's writing "Wu Yifan" on the paper before folding and tossing the paper into the ballot.
"And also, a deal to make" Sehun adds as he caps the pen and hands it back to Suzy, making sure to brush his fingers a little on her hand which makes her blush a little.
"What deal?" Krystal asks, trying not too sound excited but Sehun can see in her eyes that she is interested, as well as her two friends.
"I want Yifan and Joonmyeon to be the King and Queen today. No matter what happens" Sehun says. "That's easy right?"
The group is silent for a good 30 seconds, busy staring at each other and nudging each other. "What?" Sehun asks and that stops them from bickering.
Krystal fidgets in her place and then Krystal says, "Donghae already came to us the other day. He wants you and him become the King and Queen for today"
Sehun is squinting his eyes, processing what the one in front of him is saying. Sehun looks away to find Donghae, who is now talking with Zico. Sneaky. What a way to make Sehun back with him.
"I have a proposition. Way better" Sehun offers.
"An invitation to the socialite Kim Heechul's birthday party next month, and also an invitation to Push Button's next show, front row" Sehun takes another breath, "and having your photo on the next month edition of Seoul Socialites on the best dress of the month section" Sehun has connection on the magazine, been their first model for their cover and it brought their magazine to the top, so they have a soft spot for Sehun. Asking for a small photo on the corner of the page? No biggie, it's easy.
The group in front of him is now discussing by themselves, hush whispers here and there. Krystal seems a bit unsure but it's another thing with her two friends, Sehun knows thay already said yes inside their hearts.
"One more thing" Krystal finally says.
Sehun mentally palms his face, what more does Krystal wants? His proposition is not enough? "What?!" Sehun asks.
"Date with you. A week worth"
WHAT?! Sehun is trying hard not to snap in front of Krystal, and he mentally fans himself so he won't let his anger known. Be calm, Sehun, be calm.
"A date" Sehun tries to negotiate.
Krystal shakes her head, persistent. "A week"
Sehun scoffs, not bothering again to hide his annoyed expression, "Three days. Take it or leave it"
Krystal looks like she's thinking right now, but it's not long until she says "Sounds like a deal"
"But Yifan and Joonmyeon has to be the King and Queen for tonight, you hear me?" Sehun says again.
"No worries" Krystal answers.
---
To : Wu Yifan
"Prepare yourself"
Message sent.
Sehun mentally pats himself on the back.
---
Sehun watches his model bestfriend Zitao from afar, talking and laughing with Vic noona on the other side of the room. The now-blonde guy's eyes meeting Sehun in a second, and he waves at Sehun excitedly, which Sehun answers with a smile and a nod (and also a thumb up).
Chanyeol is coming with Kyungsoo in his arms, making some of the juniors half squealing and half heartbroken because the happy virus is clearly not interested in them, in girls, to be more exact.
Jongdae is with Liyin-noona, off course, they are now sipping their drinks while slowly dancing on their spot, laughing with Luhan who turns out bringing Minseok. Baekhyun also managed to score a date for tonight, Sehun saw him coming with Taeyeon from Grade 10 earlier. Joonmyeon and Yifan arrive dseparately, Joonmyeon with his student council friends and Yifan is with his model friends. But Sehun is sure they will be together by the end of the night.
Everyone is happy. Sehun is...happy.
Or not that happy.
He tries to enjoy his time with some of the Grade 11 that are in the same table as him, who keep trying to engage him into a conversation. Sehun can't lie his eyes wander to the crowd hoping to find a black haired boy he is familiar with. Sehun saw Yixing coming with some of the school's dance crew but Sehun didn't see Jongin in between them.
"Guys, I'll go find a drink, okay?" Sehun says which Hyoyeon answers with a nod, Sehun just needs to be away for a while to clear his mind.
Someone pats him from behind, and he turns around to find Kyungsoo, looking beautiful than ever. Well, the shorter man has always been beautiful, even with his geeky round harry potter glasses but for the night he puts down his glasses and styles his red hair up.
"Looking good, Kyungsoo. I'm starting to regret not asking you to be my date" Sehun teases.
Kyungsoo scoffs as he takes a glass from the table, "I'm sure you're not only regretting about me"
Sehun falls silent at his words. Kyungsoo is quick at noticing the sudden change of mood, he reaches out a hand to carress Sehun's arm, "Hey, I'm sorry?"
Sehun bats his hand away softly, and looking up to Kyungsoo with a smile, "Hey, it's okay. You are right, actually"
"Who's your date?" Kyungsoo asks, wanting to change the subject.
Sehun shakes his head, "I came alone" Sehun answers, much to Kyungsoo's surprise. His eyes are now as wide as an owl's. "What..?"
Someone like Sehun. Alone on social events like the Winter Gala?
"Hey, are you that surprised?" Sehun chuckles a bit seeing Kyungsoo's surprise face, "It feels oddly fine to me, I can run my plan smoothly"
"How's Chanyeol?" Sehun asks, hoping to avert the shorter attention.
Sehun definitely doesn't miss the blush creeping on his best friend's face, "You like him" Sehun deduces, smirking because Kyungsoo's ears are starting to redden too.
"Don't say it out loud!" Kyungsoo hisses, but a smile forms on his face. "A gentleman, his mother taught him right. I have nothing to complain"
Sehun smiles, "Kyungsoo I want to hug you right now" he says, and to his surprise, Kyungsoo laughs and then circles his arms around Sehun, which Sehun replies by circling his arms around Kyungsoo's small frame.
"Kyungsoo, I am so, so, so, happy for you" Sehun whispers as he detaches himself from Kyungsoo.
"Thank you" Kyungsoo answers shyly, before adding "Sehun, I want you to be happy too"
"Kyungsoo, I'm happy. Seeing you and Zitao, and my friends, I am as happy as I could"
"You know that is not what I meant" Kyungsoo firmly says again.
"Hey" Sehun slaps Kyungsoo's arms lightly, "Let's not being all gloomy for tonight okay? Let's enjoy the night?"
Kyungsoo only stares at him, but in the end, nods albeit hesitantly, still wanting to talk Sehun into his feeling to Jongin but he figures maybe tonight is not the right time.
"Well, Kyungsoo, you can ask Chanyeol to go together to Nepal next year.." Sehun teases.
"Well, he already said yes..." is not an aswer Sehun is prepared for.
"Oh my God, you guys talked about honeymoon already?!"
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"And the King for tonight is..." Henry, the MC is now smiling sneakily to the crowd, "WU. YI. FAN!"
The crowd claps, not surprised because well, Wu Yifan is on the A-list-socialites in the school so it's no wonder he is chosen. Not to mention he managed to score a photo spread on Harper Bazaar earlier before the new school year started, which only puts another thing to his achievement list.
Yifan, who is probably clueless (showing on his face) awkwardly walks to the middle of the dancefloor, while Henry is busy with the envelope, 'Tonight's Queen' written in the front.
"And the homecoming Queen is...." Henry opens the envelope, "KIM. JOON. MYEON!"
If Henry and the crowd are surprised, it's even more extreme with Joonmyeon's expression, his expression is nearing horrified. But his friends are nudging him to get to the center, and he clumsily stumbles next to Yifan, who is as surprised as everyone else, if not more.
Yifan's eyes are meeting Sehun's, questioning and Sehun only blinking in reply, hoping to get the message across. The message from Sehun should have been a warning already.
Sehun quickly claps, to neutralize the atmosphere. And thankfully the others start clapping along too, even if their surprise look are still there.
Donghae that is standing beside Sehun is fidgeting in his place, eyes searching, definitely for Krystal that tries her best to not meet Donghae's eyes.
"Donghae what's wrong?" Sehun asks innocently, catching the other off-guard.
"Nothing, nothing" the latter stutters.
"The Winter Gala King and Queen, please lead the first dance"
Joonmyeon looks like he is about to burst into tears right here and there, and he looks like he wants to leave so Sehun hurriedly runs to his side.
"Joonmyeon, please. Just hear him out. Okay? I'm doing this for you two, please" Sehun whispers, and it works, Joonmyeon finally takes the hand offered by Yifan. Sehun smiles as he slowly backs out.
Yifan mouths a "thank you" before he turns his gaze to Joonmyeon again, ready to lead the first dance.
What a nice way to end the night.
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By the Winter Gala is called done, it's twelve. Sehun wants to laugh at the Cinderella references.
Sehun walks through the hotel's lobby, ready to go home when Luhan and Minseok approach him.
"Well, well, well, let's see who we have here" Sehun half teasing them when they walk closer, Luhan gives Sehun a playful slap on his arm. Minseok gives Sehun a small smile.
"Shut up you. Hey, the guys are having an after party at the hotel bar. You joinin?"
Sehun thinks about the pros and cons. If he goes home right now, he can rest but all he needs right now is distraction from a certain Kim Jongin so he thinks it's a better idea to just party it away. He sees Kyungsoo and Chanyeol are heading to the bar too. So..
"Count me in! I'm not in mood being at home tho"
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Sehun never knows being alone would be this unbearable. After agreeing into joining the after party, Sehun finds himself sandwiched between Chanyeol & Kyungsoo on his right busily whispering about something Sehun doesn't want to know. And to add more, Luhan & Minseok are playing a game something called 'starring at each other eyes and adoring each other' on his left.
Sehun groans at his seat, and he decides that maybe the bar can be his salvation for the night.
"Alone tonight? I can be your company" Someone's voice comes from beside Sehun, and he is welcomed with Zico's face when Sehun turns his head to the voice.
Sehun scoffs, "I'm not in the mood with dealing with you tonight"
"Hey, I'm coming with peace" Zico raises both of his hands in front of his chest in defense, and he calls the bartender closer.
"What do you want for drink tonight? It's on me" Zico offers again, after saying his order to the bartender.
Sehun doesn't know what takes over his mind when he says, "You choose for me"
Zico smirks, "Okay"
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Sehun can feel his head pounding as he stirs awake, he buries himself more into the comforter, ready to fall asleep again when he suddenly notices he doesn't know where he is right now.
Definitely not in his room because the comforter doesnt smell like his usual comforter and the bed isn't his because he remembers his sheets being the color sku blue and not pristine white.
Sehun works his mind to remember what happened last night to find out a clue about where he is right now. All he can remember are...
After party. Zico. Too much alcohol. Hands on his hips.
He raises his body into a sitting position, the blanket slides off his body. He winces when he feels the cold air from the air conditioner touches his bare skin.
Bare. Skin.
Just now Sehun realizes that he's not wearing any clothes.
Hangover, hotel room and waking up with no clothes on are never a good combination.
What the hell happened last night?!
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