You walk into the bustling mall with Jeonghan by your side, the familiar scent of pretzels and popcorn wafting through the air. As you navigate through the sea of shoppers, he casually slips his hand into yours, a small but intimate gesture that sends a flutter through your heart. It's a typical day out, one of many since you two became friends with benefits.
Jeonghan leads the way to the food court, and you find a spot at a small table near the window. The bright afternoon sun streams in, casting a warm glow over his features as he unwraps his burger. His hair catches the light just right, making him look almost ethereal.
"Getting my car windows tinted last week was a really good idea," Jeonghan says suddenly, his tone calm but the playfulness in his voice unmistakable. He takes a bite of his burger, chewing slowly, his eyes never leaving yours. There's a mischievous glint in them, one you're all too familiar with.
"Wanna test them out, give them a try?" he asks, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth.
You raise an eyebrow, pretending to be indifferent, but the heat creeping up your neck betrays you. "Here? Now? ...You do know we're at a mall right?" you reply, trying to keep your voice steady as you take a sip of your drink.
He chuckles softly, leaning back in his chair. "So? It's nothing we haven't done before," he shrugged, his gaze challenging yet affectionate. "Unless you're scared?" he teases.
You roll your eyes, but the excitement bubbling inside you is undeniable. "Scared? Never."
Jeonghan's laughter is soft, almost drowned out by the noise of the food court, but it's a sound that makes you feel at ease. He leans in, his voice dropping to a whisper, "Then let's finish up, go back inside my car and see how good that tint really is."