a hug with a forehead kiss // hyuk ty ty <3
@bethelbound ♚ from x.
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It's late; the clock marks past 3AM. He receives a call he'd never ignore; her name appears on the screen and he picks it up in a matter of a heartbeat. He thinks the worst at first, considering how late it is. Did something happen? Is she in trouble? Panic reverberates in the depths of his mind, but he knows he should put this sentiment on a leash before quickly jumping into erratic conclusions.
He answers and an unconscious breath of relief leaves his lungs.
Darlene just wants him to pick her up. Somewhere between streets she doesn't remember much; describing neon signs that paint a vague picture in his head. Maybe she's tipsy, enough to cancel the planned walk --- or perhaps she just wishes for company amid concrete that no longer looks the same. Either way, he's already grabbing his keys and heading out.
His hair has become a mess these days; longer, practically untamed at the edges. Hyuk doesn't bother on rearranging it; takes the closest sweater and leaves with a pair of old jeans and scratched sneakers. He's never worried about fashion and, right on this moment, he cares not about how he looks but about the destination.
He just cannot leave Darlene another minute by herself. Not in the middle of the night.
So he goes, as fast as traffic lights and laws allow him to; parks nearby and jumps out of vehicle as soon as he sees a familiar silhouette. There she is, with her flowing hair and characteristic plaid flannel; with washed out denim as trousers and sparkling gold jewelry that becomes visible when getting closer to her.
He looks at her, calls her name whilst having hands deeply buried in his pockets. There's this whisper coming out of her, something akin to 'you came', such a thing making him frown at first, but then smile ever so slightly.
"Of course I did, you told me to come."
Hyuk speaks of this as if it's the most obvious thing, as if it's the clearest reaction. You tell me to come, so I do. It's what friends do, don't they?
"Besides, I couldn't leave you here alo---"
It's sudden, her movement. Walking forward; arms getting wrapped around his middle --- an unexpected embrace. She hugs and he freezes; she pulls in and he doesn't push away. His limbs remain on his sides, unsure as to what to do, before allowing one hand to awkwardly pat her back.
"What is this? Are you okay---yah!"
Next thing he knows, Darlene is pulling him by the collar; tugging enough so her lips can reach his forehead, pressing a mark that leaves him dumbfounded. Though her tug is harsh, her kiss is not. It's soft, like the current breeze around them. It's nice, making him feel a type of warmth that leads his heart to jump.
It's been a while since his heart has jumped out of genuine comfort.
"Is that how you say thank you? You'll have to do better than that."
Jest is his initial response, before gently wrapping her arm around his. This closeness, he doesn't give it to just anyone. This proximity and kind gestures, he'll welcome them all if they come from a dear friend --- her.
"Okay. Let's go, you probably need to sleep."
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