75. ComingOut In Public

"Slept well?"

Yeon's eyes were wide in shock as soon as he'd woken up, Stan being the first person he saw. This scene has happened to him multiple times except presently, it felt different.

He'd interacted with him yesterday at length, updating him on the things he'd missed while in a coma however afterwards, his father had arrived, stubbonly hoaging Stan to himself and the celebration of his recovery had to take off prematurely. He endlessly began thanking him after a few drinks for saving Yeon's life yet again.

Yeon and Stan barely had time together afterwards for Stan, his uncle and Yeon's father began drinking before the meals were brought in.

"What a lightweight you are. Elric was right about you." Yeon commented as he remembered yesternight's events when he'd struggled to bring Stan upstairs. "My muscles hurt from dragging your body up the stairs."

Stan giggled as he advanced forward to plant a kiss on Yeon's lips. "I can't believe Elric told you that...and the fact that you had to see that side of me makes me really embarrassed."

"At least for you it was easier. You had passed out completely. My dad and your uncle wouldn't stop talking. They chattered on until whatever came out of their mouths made no sense."

"Well, I'm can be like that sometimes..." Stan responded looking aside. "...But I was feeling quite fatigued..."

"You're a fool to have consumed alcohol when on medication."

"My uncle encouraged me to drink too..."

"You were supposed to turn him down stupid! You know his character..."

"I'm sorry..." Stan said in surrender, pulling Yeon closer to him.

"Damn it." Yeon's face was flustered as he buried it on Stan's chest.

"What is it?" Stan asked when he felt Yeon stiffen.

"You smell like soap. Showered already?" Stan giggled and acknowledged.

"What time is it?"

"Almost noon."

"What?" Yeon gave Stan a shove and rushed out of bed. "You should have woken me up! I'm supposed to meet your uncle by noon..!"

"Relax. Uncle woke up with a bad hangover so he took a day off."

"How do you know?" Yeon asked while taking pajamas off then halted.

"Why'd you stop? It's been a while since you entertained my eyes..."

"Shut up! I'll meet you down." Yeon exclaimed as he rushed to the bathroom, Stan laughing at his embarrassment. They later met downstairs once Yeon was done getting ready and had breakfast with dad Joss.

"Where is my father?" Yeon inquired.

"He left quite early claiming he had an appointment..."

"Oh yea...he did tell me of it yesterday."

"So why are you two going to do the remainder of the day?" Dad Joss asked, glancing at the two mischievously.

"I needed to meet up with Dr. Jiwon but Stan informed me he won't be reporting in today." Looking up at Stan sitted next to him, he added. "We could proceed to campus and register for the last mandatory common unit. If we are lucky to get a slot, we might get it done today and you can take the online classes afterwards."

"Oh yes! Elric did mention that." Dad Joss seemed pleased. "I'll drive you two there since Stan isn't supposed to take the wheel for a while"

"We can take a taxi." Stan interrupted but was ignored for Yeon and dad Joss were already up their feet, clearing the table while making plans.

Stan's dad hummed the entire ride to himself and seemed very jubilant as he occasionally added how relieved he was to finally see Yeon and Stan get along.

"Robin is happy about it too and that makes me excited, especialy upon sharing the video of you too embracing intimately." He'd added.

Stan on the other hand appeared displeased by his father's company but Yeon decided on not paying heed into his sour mood.

"I guess that jealous side of him is still there." Yeon thought to himself.

"Did you listen to it?" Stan finally spoke up as they approached the campus' parking.

"Listen to what?" Yeon seemed confused.

"Forget about it." Stan replied casually brushing off the topic and looked ahead, changing the subject. "A month away and this place appears the same."

"I'll see you two tonight." Dad Joss added as he bid them farewell, Stan warding him off with his hand but his father just laughed at his gesture.

"Why do you treat your parents like that?"

"They aren't my parents. I don't know who they are." Stan jocked while smiling down at Yeon, who frowned briefly before an uneasy feeling creeped inside him.

He glanced around only to realize all eyes were on them.

"Stan, we should..." Before he could complete his sentence, Stan's lips pressed on his for a few seconds then pulled away. He giggled at Yeon's surprised and flustered face.

"That's the look I was aiming for."

"Asshole, you did that on purpose for everyone to see."

"Yes. Lest they think you're still available for the taking."

"Why are you always worried about what other people think?" Yeon asked seeming annoyed. "Aren't we already together?"

"It's not about what people think but more what they can do..."

"What the heck...That way of thinking is what led you to end up being in a coma in the first place! You're always acting without thinking things through." Yeon spoke as he began walking away from Stan, not giving a care to the stares they kept attracting.

"Wait..! I'm not planning on doing that again at least for this year..!" Stan quickly strode to catch his speed.

"This year!"

"No...I meant ever! I won't do that again..!" Reaching for Yeon's hand to stop him from walking fast, Stan pleaded. "I get jealous easily and do stupid things..."

"If you know that then why keep on acting stupid? Why would you be jealous in the first place? Dont you trust me?"

"Of course I do!"

"Then explain your actions in a way I can understand." Yeon was stern as he looked up to Stan, who brushed the back of his head nervously but couldn't come up with an excuse.

"I like you already so stop thinking I'm available to others. Besides, you're already fated to me...to each other. What else could break that bond if I couldn't do it myself?"

"Yeon..." Stan advanced forward unconsciously after listening to his fated's confession but stopped when Yeon retreated, who seemed unaware of what he'd just spoken out aloud. He then smilled at Yeon's innocence yet felt compelled to assure him of behaving since Yeon wore an irritated look.

"I'm sorry I kissed you in public..."

"That's not the issue!" Yeon exclaimed and continued to walk quickly away from Stan, oblivious of the spectacle they were both creating.

"This is not how I'd hoped things to be. I'd thought he'd be happy and kiss me some more...or walk while we held hands.... What I'm I doing wrong?" Stan thought to himself as he rushed after his agitated fated.

"Wait! Please tell me how to fix it!"

"You can't be fixed!"

"Yeon! Over here!" Shouted a familiar voice and both Stan and Yeon turned to follow the direction of where it came from only to see Elric waving at them both, then gestured for them to approach where they were standing.

Stan's face grew grim at the sight of Yeon's face lighting up after noticing the two. Not to mention, Elric and Niel were holding hands and it made him envious.

"Fuck. What do these two clowns want again?" Stan complained as his eyes maintained his gaze at where their hands entertwined. It made him irritated to see them like that when Yeon hadn't allowed him the chance.

"How much stuff have I missed? To think Niel went berzerk on Elric just a few moments ago..." He said in a low tone but didn't stop following after Yeon.

"Hey you two?" Elric seemed excited to see them both but that wasn't the case with Niel who appeared happy to see only Yeon.

"Stan..." Niel acknowledged simply and Stan reciprocated the same way, a cold air between them all of a sudden.

"What's going on between you two? I encourage you to proceed with your little argument so people can leave me and Niel alone."

"What are you talking about?" Yeon asked while glancing around and saw the crowd building up. "This is the worst time to have come here...when afternoon and morning classes meet."

"Not only that. I do not know how people found out about Niel and I. Rumour is we fought and now we are paired."

"How?" Yeon asked surprised.

"Who cares? I'm enjoying the attention but Zaddy here doesn't..."

"I told you to stop calling me that Elric."

"How can I especially after you went wild on me today morning over and over..." Elric's words were muffled when Niel covered his mouth with his hand.

"Yeon, I don't think the four of us can stay here together. I don't especially like the attention its bringing on us." Niel adressed Yeon then turned his attention to Elric. "You promised to behave so let's get out of here..." Niel suddenly pulled his hand away from Elric's mouth. He seemed embarrassed for his face was completely flustered. "Why you...!"

"Are you going to punish me again?" Said Elric meekly.

"Let's go!" Niel dragged his fated with him and waved goodbye to Yeon as they slowly disappeared in the crowd as he waved back and laughed at them.

"Wasn't it just the day before yesterday that Niel seemed confused of his predicament?" Yeon thought quietly.

"I wonder what charm Elric has placed on Niel...and to see him happy like that... I'm glad Elric no longer feels the need to hide his marking, not to mention wear contact lenses."

"He does seem happy indeed." Stan spoke while staring at Yeon, whose eyes were still focused on the direction Elric and Niel had taken.

"Yes he does. That was fast though..."

"They were holding hands too."

Stan's statement sent Yeon looking up to him, his expression immediately changing to that showing irritation.

"You just had to mention that didn't you?" Yeon asked and when Stan didn't say a word, he sighed and grabbed his hand, smiling at Stan's face suddenly lighting up.

"Let's go. We have a class to register for." Yeon spoke as he leading on.

Flustered, Stan replied, "Okay."