The reason to dance (Chapter 6)
Title: The reason to dance (Chapter 6)
Pairing: Eunhae
Ratings: PG
Summary: A sudden revelation, which will either, make or break their friendship, or relationship?
Eunhyuk settled comfortably in his chair, pulling out a piece of scrap paper and doodling mindlessly on it. He wiggled further into his chair, thinking about what Kibum had said earlier. 14th October...somehow it sounded very familiar, and he was sure that memory that eluded his grasp now definitely had something to do with Donghae, but he wasn't sure what it was. He searched and dug deep into his memories, lost in the search. He frowned, angry at himself for forgetting something that had to do with Donghae. Eunhyuk snapped out of his trance immediately, frowning even harder. Why was he so bothered about something related to Donghae? He shook his head and focused on the door, when Donghae walked in right at that moment.
Donghae looked forlornly at the ground, seeming as if he was wishing that he didn't need to come to school that very day. Donghae dragged his eyes up from the floor, and froze when he saw that Eunhyuk's seat was already occupied. He nervously swallowed and pulled his eyes back to the ground. Somehow, he was unsure if he could conduct himself in the manner before he had seen that incident yesterday. He swallowed once more, and tried to walk nonchalantly past Eunhyuk's seat to his own. As he passed the desk, he froze once more, as an electric tingle shocked him, when Eunhyuk had hurriedly grabbed his wrist, forbidding him to continue further. Donghae was completely stunned, not willing and unable to move. Eunhyuk tugged at Donghae's hand, demanding attention. Donghae reluctantly drew his eyes up, to stare straight into Eunhyuk's. Those confused, piercing eyes, somehow, some way that Donghae didn't know how, struck a chord within him. Donghae plastered on a smile on his tired face, mumbling some excuse, before struggling his hand out of Eunhyuk's grasp, and walked to his own seat.
[Reminder to self, never have anymore eye contact with Eunhyuk. Those eyes of his, as if they can look through my mind and read my thoughts at one whole go....but why I am afraid of this?] Donghae flinched, directing his gaze straight at Kibum's back, and worked on ignoring Eunhyuk.
---During homeroom----
Eunhyuk fidgeted with the piece of paper he was holding onto, and passed it to Kibum discreetly when the tutor was not looking. Kibum raised his eyebrows and threw Eunhyuk a questioning look, raising his shoulders at the same time. Eunhyuk gave him a glare, motioning and signalling to Kibum to pass the paper on to the person at the back, who was steadfastly ignoring him. Kibum chuckled quietly to himself, slightly pleased at being able to annoy Eunhyuk a little. Kibum carefully placed the paper on the edge of Donghae's table, watching for Donghae's reaction out of the corner of his eyes.
Donghae's fingers twitched as he saw the paper announce its arrival on his desk. His hand hovered hesitantly over the piece of paper, and he made the choice to read it.
FISHY!~
Why are you so sad today T_T...I'm sorry for ditching you yesterday right after our dance session... I heard from Kibummie that you saw something...please don't misunderstand? I will explain it asap to you when I have the chance. Believe me. (Why do I have the feeling I'm being blackmailed sometimes -.-) and don't be that sad T_T
Hyukkie
Donghae's lips twitched at the sight of the haphazardly drawn fish and monkey right beside the space where Eunhyuk signed off. He scribbled his reply and folded the letter neatly. Donghae nudged Kibum's chair slightly to make him pass the message forward. Kibum stared to the front of the classroom, determined, for once, to listen to the tutor during homeroom. Donghae raised his eyebrows at the back of Kibum and stuck out his tongue, earning muffles of laughter from a certain guy sitting in front of Kibum. Donghae grinned devilishly, and kicked Kibum's chair hard. Both Donghae and Eunhyuk couldn't help but burst out into laughter when they see that flustered look on Kibum's face when he fell onto the floor, which quickly changed to one of indignation and then anger as he flashed a glare between two of his classmates. Kibum stood up quickly and apologised to the tutor, hurriedly settling down in his chair. Donghae gave out one last snort of laughter, catching Eunhyuk's eye.
[It's amazing how he manages to get me out this emotional mood with just one note. He, for some reason, seems to know me too well, as if I'm just a puppet swinging to his commands, controlled by him. My actions are dictated by him, and my feelings are influenced by him. Eunhyuk ah, why do I feel this way?]
---Break---
Eunhyuk jumped up from his chair, trying to catch Sungmin and Kyuhyun before they managed to evade him again. Eunhyuk hurriedly spread his arms in front of his friends, before allowing himself a small smirk. Sungmin frowned at the guy in front of him, and sighed, turning around to face Kyuhyun at the side. Kyuhyun stared back, and slumped his shoulders, having his silent conversation with Sungmin. They stared at each other for over 10 seconds, reading and transmitting their messages through their eyes.
"Yah! What are you two doing!" Eunhyuk quickly raised his hands and tried to cut the eye contact between the two.
Sungmin turned back to face Eunhyuk, staring at his feet. Kyuhyun sighed, grabbing Sungmin's hand and pulled Sungmin out of the classroom, giving Eunhyuk a 'do not follow us today' gaze. Kyuhyun then smiled a little at Eunhyuk, jerking his finger at Sungmin, who was still following him with his eyes seemingly glued to the ground. Eunhyuk stared at the couple, open-mouthed.
Donghae stood right behind Eunhyuk, chuckling at his reaction. Eunhyuk could be rather blind at times. He tapped Eunhyuk on the shoulder, and murmured a line into Eunhyuk's ear, before running out of the classroom after Kibum. Eunhyuk jumped out of his trance, and swiveled his gaze across the classroom. Eunhyuk scratched at his ear, bewildered.
[To whoever that was, I'm not a blind monkey!] Eunhyuk frowned at his own thoughts.
---Dance practice, 3pm---
Eunhyuk finished doing his warm ups in the dance studio, stretching his arms a little to settle down on the floor to wait for Donghae to come back from the toilet. He spotted Donghae's phone on the floor, and his curiosity rose. He grinned secretly to himself and scanned the corridor quickly. Once he confirmed that the coast was clear, he ran back into the dance studio and started scrolling through Donghae's messages.
[From Haesica,
Donghae, I'm sorry about yesterday. Do you want to go out today?
7th August 12.00pm]
Eunhyuk re-read the message again. Who was Haesica? He frowned at the message, feeling a sickening twist in his chest as his heart plummeted. Eunhyuk wondered at the sudden drop in his emotions, trying to identify the exact reason. The way this person could freely ask Donghae out without reservations, unlike himself, who had a lot of considerations even when asking Donghae out for a dance session. Everytime he tried asking Donghae something, he always felt the heat suffusing his cheeks, and he would start perspiring. His hands would start getting sweaty, and his mouth would start to clam up on his own. Eunhyuk shook his head wildly.
[It must be because Donghae is such a good dancer, I don't really want to look too bad in front of him] Eunhyuk forced himself to think that way. He hurriedly scrolled to the 'sent messages' to check out Donghae's reply.
[To Haesica,
I can't make it today. Got something on.
7th August 12.10pm]
[From Haesica,
Oppa, you are always avoiding me nowadays >.< Did I do something wrong? o.O
7th August 12.30pm]
[To Haesica,
No you didn't. I really have something on, something really important to me and something I rank at top priority.
7th August 1.00pm]
[From Haesica,
So I guess I'm no longer 'top priority'? >:(
7th August 2.00pm]
[From Haesica,
What is so important anyway? Reply to my messages oppa...
7th August 2.30pm]
Eunhyuk scanned quickly through the sent messages, but could not find the exact message that Donghae had replied. Eunhyuk refused to give up, scrolling through the messages menu again, before pausing at the 'drafts' section. There was one message in it, and Eunhyuk's finger hovered over it. Somehow, he had this strong feeling that Donghae's reply was in it, and he was sure that he had some kind of telepathy with Donghae. Eunhyuk pressed down on the button, knowing that the excuse that he was evading Donghae's privacy was already long gone.
[To Haesica,
I don't know anymore. I really don't. I just find it enjoyable spending time with this guy, and every minute I spend with him I find myself wanting more for some reason. He is able to make me happy and sad at the same time, swinging my moods from one extreme to the other. His dancing captures and stuns me, and I am unable to draw myself away from it. I really want to dance with him...and I guess that is my priority for now.... Somehow, I have only met him this year, and became friends with him only this year....but I really feel like getting to know him better...
7th August 2.15pm]
The phone emitted a beep, jolting Eunhyuk out of his eternal stare at Donghae's handphone. He hurriedly looked around to make sure that Donghae is not coming back yet, and peeked at the screen.
[You have one new message from Haesica]
Eunhyuk gulped nervously, his chest twisting into further pain. [Pain?] Eunhyuk thought, furiously erasing that thought from his mind. He clicked on the button to read the new message.
[From Haesica,
Donghae oppa, I can guess at the reason why you are no longer replying. I sense it in you, I think you have changed. Last night, I spotted you walking home with this dazed look on you. I tried calling out to you, but you did not respond, unlike the past, when you used to turn around immediately. I know you have changed, and this time, that person who occupies your mind is no longer me. Do you want me to guess, or do you want to tell me who is it?
Eunhyuk stared at the phone, shocked. Haesica is Donghae's girlfriend? So...Donghae had a girlfriend? Eunhyuk slumped onto the wall behind him, unable to summon the strength to keep himself upright anymore. What was this feeling in him, tormenting and suffocating his mind? Why did the news about Donghae having a girlfriend affect him this much?
[He is my friend, nothing more. Nothing else. But why? Donghae, do you know why I have this feelings for you? Ever since that day you wrote those letters to me?] Eunhyuk glanced down at the phone in his hands, which was threatening to slip out of his fingers. He placed it gently down on the floor beside Donghae's bag, and stood up silently, walking out of the dance studio.
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Donghae spotted Eunhyuk leaving the room, with an unfocused expression pasted on his face. Eunhyuk had stumbled over his own feet, nearly tripping himself. However, Eunhyuk still continued to walk with that look on his face, and Donghae wanted to cry out to him, and chase after him, to comfort him, whatever Eunhyuk was feeling at the moment. Donghae slapped himself mentally, vehemently denying his feelings. [Eunhyuk is just a friend. A friend.] He repeated the mantra in his head.
Donghae walked into the dance studio, and spotted his handphone right beside his bag. He widened his eyes, had Eunhyuk managed to sneak a few glances at what he had written in his draft messages? He quickly ran over and pressed a button, causing the screen to light up quickly, showing Jessica's message.
[Weird...I didn't see this just now... DON'T TELL ME HYUKKIE READ IT....] Donghae's heart gave a little flutter. He hurriedly scrolled down to the bottom of the message, the part where Eunhyuk had not read before he left the studio.
[Oppa, I think I know. It's Eunhyuk, isn't it?]
------End of Chapter 6------
A/N: Hehehe yay I love my readers! ^^ You guys are great!~ I can't keep myself off the computer, so I'm back posting AGAIN!~ Hahaha. Sporadic and infrequent posts then ^^ It's coming it's coming! The first climax of this story is coming!~ HAHAHA I THINK ^^ ANyway comments are <3! So please do comment? ^^
Pairing: Eunhae
Ratings: PG
Summary: A sudden revelation, which will either, make or break their friendship, or relationship?
Eunhyuk settled comfortably in his chair, pulling out a piece of scrap paper and doodling mindlessly on it. He wiggled further into his chair, thinking about what Kibum had said earlier. 14th October...somehow it sounded very familiar, and he was sure that memory that eluded his grasp now definitely had something to do with Donghae, but he wasn't sure what it was. He searched and dug deep into his memories, lost in the search. He frowned, angry at himself for forgetting something that had to do with Donghae. Eunhyuk snapped out of his trance immediately, frowning even harder. Why was he so bothered about something related to Donghae? He shook his head and focused on the door, when Donghae walked in right at that moment.
Donghae looked forlornly at the ground, seeming as if he was wishing that he didn't need to come to school that very day. Donghae dragged his eyes up from the floor, and froze when he saw that Eunhyuk's seat was already occupied. He nervously swallowed and pulled his eyes back to the ground. Somehow, he was unsure if he could conduct himself in the manner before he had seen that incident yesterday. He swallowed once more, and tried to walk nonchalantly past Eunhyuk's seat to his own. As he passed the desk, he froze once more, as an electric tingle shocked him, when Eunhyuk had hurriedly grabbed his wrist, forbidding him to continue further. Donghae was completely stunned, not willing and unable to move. Eunhyuk tugged at Donghae's hand, demanding attention. Donghae reluctantly drew his eyes up, to stare straight into Eunhyuk's. Those confused, piercing eyes, somehow, some way that Donghae didn't know how, struck a chord within him. Donghae plastered on a smile on his tired face, mumbling some excuse, before struggling his hand out of Eunhyuk's grasp, and walked to his own seat.
[Reminder to self, never have anymore eye contact with Eunhyuk. Those eyes of his, as if they can look through my mind and read my thoughts at one whole go....but why I am afraid of this?] Donghae flinched, directing his gaze straight at Kibum's back, and worked on ignoring Eunhyuk.
---During homeroom----
Eunhyuk fidgeted with the piece of paper he was holding onto, and passed it to Kibum discreetly when the tutor was not looking. Kibum raised his eyebrows and threw Eunhyuk a questioning look, raising his shoulders at the same time. Eunhyuk gave him a glare, motioning and signalling to Kibum to pass the paper on to the person at the back, who was steadfastly ignoring him. Kibum chuckled quietly to himself, slightly pleased at being able to annoy Eunhyuk a little. Kibum carefully placed the paper on the edge of Donghae's table, watching for Donghae's reaction out of the corner of his eyes.
Donghae's fingers twitched as he saw the paper announce its arrival on his desk. His hand hovered hesitantly over the piece of paper, and he made the choice to read it.
FISHY!~
Why are you so sad today T_T...I'm sorry for ditching you yesterday right after our dance session... I heard from Kibummie that you saw something...please don't misunderstand? I will explain it asap to you when I have the chance. Believe me. (Why do I have the feeling I'm being blackmailed sometimes -.-) and don't be that sad T_T
Hyukkie
Donghae's lips twitched at the sight of the haphazardly drawn fish and monkey right beside the space where Eunhyuk signed off. He scribbled his reply and folded the letter neatly. Donghae nudged Kibum's chair slightly to make him pass the message forward. Kibum stared to the front of the classroom, determined, for once, to listen to the tutor during homeroom. Donghae raised his eyebrows at the back of Kibum and stuck out his tongue, earning muffles of laughter from a certain guy sitting in front of Kibum. Donghae grinned devilishly, and kicked Kibum's chair hard. Both Donghae and Eunhyuk couldn't help but burst out into laughter when they see that flustered look on Kibum's face when he fell onto the floor, which quickly changed to one of indignation and then anger as he flashed a glare between two of his classmates. Kibum stood up quickly and apologised to the tutor, hurriedly settling down in his chair. Donghae gave out one last snort of laughter, catching Eunhyuk's eye.
[It's amazing how he manages to get me out this emotional mood with just one note. He, for some reason, seems to know me too well, as if I'm just a puppet swinging to his commands, controlled by him. My actions are dictated by him, and my feelings are influenced by him. Eunhyuk ah, why do I feel this way?]
---Break---
Eunhyuk jumped up from his chair, trying to catch Sungmin and Kyuhyun before they managed to evade him again. Eunhyuk hurriedly spread his arms in front of his friends, before allowing himself a small smirk. Sungmin frowned at the guy in front of him, and sighed, turning around to face Kyuhyun at the side. Kyuhyun stared back, and slumped his shoulders, having his silent conversation with Sungmin. They stared at each other for over 10 seconds, reading and transmitting their messages through their eyes.
"Yah! What are you two doing!" Eunhyuk quickly raised his hands and tried to cut the eye contact between the two.
Sungmin turned back to face Eunhyuk, staring at his feet. Kyuhyun sighed, grabbing Sungmin's hand and pulled Sungmin out of the classroom, giving Eunhyuk a 'do not follow us today' gaze. Kyuhyun then smiled a little at Eunhyuk, jerking his finger at Sungmin, who was still following him with his eyes seemingly glued to the ground. Eunhyuk stared at the couple, open-mouthed.
Donghae stood right behind Eunhyuk, chuckling at his reaction. Eunhyuk could be rather blind at times. He tapped Eunhyuk on the shoulder, and murmured a line into Eunhyuk's ear, before running out of the classroom after Kibum. Eunhyuk jumped out of his trance, and swiveled his gaze across the classroom. Eunhyuk scratched at his ear, bewildered.
[To whoever that was, I'm not a blind monkey!] Eunhyuk frowned at his own thoughts.
---Dance practice, 3pm---
Eunhyuk finished doing his warm ups in the dance studio, stretching his arms a little to settle down on the floor to wait for Donghae to come back from the toilet. He spotted Donghae's phone on the floor, and his curiosity rose. He grinned secretly to himself and scanned the corridor quickly. Once he confirmed that the coast was clear, he ran back into the dance studio and started scrolling through Donghae's messages.
[From Haesica,
Donghae, I'm sorry about yesterday. Do you want to go out today?
7th August 12.00pm]
Eunhyuk re-read the message again. Who was Haesica? He frowned at the message, feeling a sickening twist in his chest as his heart plummeted. Eunhyuk wondered at the sudden drop in his emotions, trying to identify the exact reason. The way this person could freely ask Donghae out without reservations, unlike himself, who had a lot of considerations even when asking Donghae out for a dance session. Everytime he tried asking Donghae something, he always felt the heat suffusing his cheeks, and he would start perspiring. His hands would start getting sweaty, and his mouth would start to clam up on his own. Eunhyuk shook his head wildly.
[It must be because Donghae is such a good dancer, I don't really want to look too bad in front of him] Eunhyuk forced himself to think that way. He hurriedly scrolled to the 'sent messages' to check out Donghae's reply.
[To Haesica,
I can't make it today. Got something on.
7th August 12.10pm]
[From Haesica,
Oppa, you are always avoiding me nowadays >.< Did I do something wrong? o.O
7th August 12.30pm]
[To Haesica,
No you didn't. I really have something on, something really important to me and something I rank at top priority.
7th August 1.00pm]
[From Haesica,
So I guess I'm no longer 'top priority'? >:(
7th August 2.00pm]
[From Haesica,
What is so important anyway? Reply to my messages oppa...
7th August 2.30pm]
Eunhyuk scanned quickly through the sent messages, but could not find the exact message that Donghae had replied. Eunhyuk refused to give up, scrolling through the messages menu again, before pausing at the 'drafts' section. There was one message in it, and Eunhyuk's finger hovered over it. Somehow, he had this strong feeling that Donghae's reply was in it, and he was sure that he had some kind of telepathy with Donghae. Eunhyuk pressed down on the button, knowing that the excuse that he was evading Donghae's privacy was already long gone.
[To Haesica,
I don't know anymore. I really don't. I just find it enjoyable spending time with this guy, and every minute I spend with him I find myself wanting more for some reason. He is able to make me happy and sad at the same time, swinging my moods from one extreme to the other. His dancing captures and stuns me, and I am unable to draw myself away from it. I really want to dance with him...and I guess that is my priority for now.... Somehow, I have only met him this year, and became friends with him only this year....but I really feel like getting to know him better...
7th August 2.15pm]
The phone emitted a beep, jolting Eunhyuk out of his eternal stare at Donghae's handphone. He hurriedly looked around to make sure that Donghae is not coming back yet, and peeked at the screen.
[You have one new message from Haesica]
Eunhyuk gulped nervously, his chest twisting into further pain. [Pain?] Eunhyuk thought, furiously erasing that thought from his mind. He clicked on the button to read the new message.
[From Haesica,
Donghae oppa, I can guess at the reason why you are no longer replying. I sense it in you, I think you have changed. Last night, I spotted you walking home with this dazed look on you. I tried calling out to you, but you did not respond, unlike the past, when you used to turn around immediately. I know you have changed, and this time, that person who occupies your mind is no longer me. Do you want me to guess, or do you want to tell me who is it?
Eunhyuk stared at the phone, shocked. Haesica is Donghae's girlfriend? So...Donghae had a girlfriend? Eunhyuk slumped onto the wall behind him, unable to summon the strength to keep himself upright anymore. What was this feeling in him, tormenting and suffocating his mind? Why did the news about Donghae having a girlfriend affect him this much?
[He is my friend, nothing more. Nothing else. But why? Donghae, do you know why I have this feelings for you? Ever since that day you wrote those letters to me?] Eunhyuk glanced down at the phone in his hands, which was threatening to slip out of his fingers. He placed it gently down on the floor beside Donghae's bag, and stood up silently, walking out of the dance studio.
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Donghae spotted Eunhyuk leaving the room, with an unfocused expression pasted on his face. Eunhyuk had stumbled over his own feet, nearly tripping himself. However, Eunhyuk still continued to walk with that look on his face, and Donghae wanted to cry out to him, and chase after him, to comfort him, whatever Eunhyuk was feeling at the moment. Donghae slapped himself mentally, vehemently denying his feelings. [Eunhyuk is just a friend. A friend.] He repeated the mantra in his head.
Donghae walked into the dance studio, and spotted his handphone right beside his bag. He widened his eyes, had Eunhyuk managed to sneak a few glances at what he had written in his draft messages? He quickly ran over and pressed a button, causing the screen to light up quickly, showing Jessica's message.
[Weird...I didn't see this just now... DON'T TELL ME HYUKKIE READ IT....] Donghae's heart gave a little flutter. He hurriedly scrolled down to the bottom of the message, the part where Eunhyuk had not read before he left the studio.
[Oppa, I think I know. It's Eunhyuk, isn't it?]
------End of Chapter 6------
A/N: Hehehe yay I love my readers! ^^ You guys are great!~ I can't keep myself off the computer, so I'm back posting AGAIN!~ Hahaha. Sporadic and infrequent posts then ^^ It's coming it's coming! The first climax of this story is coming!~ HAHAHA I THINK ^^ ANyway comments are <3! So please do comment? ^^