a gift from @msusojin ❤️
day two of the carnival was going well for cal. he tried his best to not think about the drama revolving around him, haejin, and hyunki by making himself busy with other people during each activity. he’s even talked to some of the staff whenever he found his brain linger anywhere close to the thought of talking to them because he missed their company. he found himself taking any desperate attempt to make sure that neither him or the situation with hyunki would occupy his thoughts. he hasn’t done something like this since his last relationship with sori and that was months ago.
and for most of the night, he finds himself in a mostly good mood, scenes of that argument still playing in his head but only at a lower volume. he’s able to eat nasty beans, fish, pet animals, and even be ridiculous at bumper karts even with the flying. just a few minutes ago, he finished singing the most ridiculous song at karaoke, ending it with an obnoxious bow and a dramatic walk back to his bonfire seat. his smile stays as bright as it can be while he’s with everyone else. but of course, it dims when he spots haena with her brother by her side.
the smile disappears for a while as he finds himself staring at him, thankfully while the other wasn’t looking. he only stops when he notices haejin turn his head, even if it wasn’t in his direction. as he looks away, he mentally curses at himself for letting the boy take over his thoughts once again. how foolish of him to do that. especially when he was just having a good conversation with someone else, slowly remembering about it after he takes a few seconds to try and get him out of his head. he looks at the other and forces out a smile, even though he knows she out of all people would be able to know that it’s bullshit.
“sorry, annie. what were you saying?” he asks, hoping to get back into the conversation topic and only focus on that.