#lee!sieun

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The friends had all met at Juntae’s house to hang out. At this point, having a moment of peace away from the amount of people pursuing them was absolutely necessary. Sieun sat many feet away from the commotion on Juntae’s couch, his hood up and covering his face. The TV screen illuminates in front of him. A video game screen that displayed each boy’s name at a different ranking, Juntae’s (not) surprisingly sitting at 4th.

They qll agreed for a loser penalty way before the round began. However, Juntae quickly regretted his agreement as he realized what exactly the penalty would be.

As soon as Juntae’s name popped up at last place, controllers were quickly abandoned. “Guys..! W-we didn’t even do three rounds!” Juntae stammered as his hands were raised defensively.

Quick pokes had already landed for him to end up cornered. His escape had failed tremendously. Hyuntak snickered, “We said penalty per round, remember?” He brought his finger dangerously close to Juntae’s side, threatening another poke.

Juntae flinched as he smiled nervously, his body trying too hard to sink into the wall behind him. Baku chuckled, “Yeah! Did you not read the terms and conditions?”

“What teHERMS?!-“ Juntae squeaked right on beat as Baku swiftly poked his ribcage. The boy jolted as he giggled uncontrollably at the ridiculous situation he was put in.

“Ooh~ listen to that, Hyuntak!” Baku poked some more, making Juntae twist to dodge him, of course that was doing nothing in his favor.

But past the taller figures he was trapped by, Juntae watched Sieun, noticing a discolored mark practically glowing on his cheek.

Even through giggles and teasing, Juntae grew concerned over Sieun. He reflected on their earlier texts, promising he wouldn’t tell Baku or Hyuntak about the situation. Sieun felt they would blow a ‘simple fight’ out of proportion.

For Sieun it was simple, more or less expected. But Juntae just couldn’t ignore any sort of abuse Sieun was withstanding.

“guys waihit- wait!” Juntae whisper-shouted at the duo, his tone sounding suddenly serious. This actually made the duo pause, their smiles fading slowly.

Juntae was taken aback. They actually listened? He wasn’t expecting that.

“You know you’re not getting out of this right?” Hyuntak crossed his arms, yet Juntae stammered with how quickly and quietly he tried to get his words out.

“It’s Sieun…” Juntae spoke low enough that the boy in question couldn’t possibly hear him over the TV’s idle background music. “He got into a fight earlier… he didn’t want me to tell you.”

The duo’s cheeky grins dropped entirely hearing this. Baku wanted to think this was a joke, but he knew Juntae wouldn’t lie, especially when it has something to do with Sieun in this context.

Hyuntak looked at Baku with pure worry in his eyes before looking back at the boy they cornered. “For real? You aren’t just saying that?”

Juntae nodded quickly, his eyes reflecting the worry of the other two. Hyuntak and Baku turned to look back at Sieun who was simply minding his business. Juntae also watched the boy act like he wasn’t beaten to the ground not that long ago.

The trio now stared like a group of bullies gossiping over a nerd sitting across the room.

The atmosphere shifted so obviously that Sieun struggled to ignore the eyes burning into his skin like lasers.

Sieun’s posture straightened at the momentary silence. The silence was long enough for two boys to plot on him.

“Sieun-ah… our little Juntae says you got into another fight, is that true?” Baku walked over, speaking in a gentle tone that wasn’t going to last long.

Hyuntak tried to hide his shock as he pointed at Sieun’s face, “I mean… That would explain that bruise...”

This only solidified Juntae’s claim, making the others look at each other with deeper concern.

Sieun shrugged, his hood not enough to hide the mark on his face anymore. He pulled his hood off his head and made a quick glance at Juntae, his secret wasn’t hidden for more than an hour.

“I’m fine.” Sieun spoke up in his monotone voice that could fool anyone. Not unless you knew him better. These three, unfortunately for Sieun, knew him way better than anyone.

The mark on his face was beginning to discolor. Though he managed to clean off the remaining blood, he began to bruise like a banana at the worst possible time.

Juntae looked like a guilty puppy, “No you’re not..!” he argued. As Sieun’s eyes landed on him again, Juntae seemingly shrunk a second time.

Baku sighed, “Hey.” His hand landed on Juntae’s shoulder, part getting his attention and part reassuring him that he did the right thing. “Do you have any bandaids? Maybe some cream?”

Juntae nodded as he pointed towards his bathroom, “Should be in there.”

Baku immediately left in the direction Juntae pointed. Hyuntak then sat beside the genius who just wasn’t smart enough to hide his struggles. “Are you alright? You must be sore!” Hyuntak gently rubbed his back, his hand moving in soft circles to not cause any more pain he could’ve already endured.

Sieun shrugged again as he reluctantly accepted the physical contact, “It wasn’t that bad.”

It wasn’t that bad… this time.

Hyuntak didn’t want to doubt him, but he did wonder if he was downplaying it. Baku then returned with pain ointment along with a bandage for Sieun’s face. Hyuntak asked again, “Are you sure???” his hand slowly fell back to the couch cushion. However Hyuntak’s thumb lightly grazed Sieun’s side in a way that alerted the boy’s senses.

Sieun hissed as he suddenly stiffened. The three others froze at the noise, watching Sieun like they dropped a new phone on concrete.

Hyuntak pulled his hand away immediately, “did that hurt?” he asked with the most worried expression he could muster.

For a second, Sieun didn’t know what exactly to say. It didn’t hurt, not at all. But in this moment, it was something maybe worse than pain. He was only lucky to have hidden a noise that could’ve resembled a laugh.

“No. Just…” Sieun hesitated. “Don’t do that again.”

Another moment of silence. Eyes meeting eyes that said more than words. Baku and Hyuntak glared at each other, their eyes squinting with suspicion, but they had bigger matters on their hands than to investigate right this second.

Baku sat on Sieun’s other side, physically recoiling as he looked at the bruise. “Who did this to you?” he questioned as he placed some of the ointment on his finger, then gently applied it on Sieun’s cheek.

“It’s not that serious.” Sieun tried to dismiss this as quickly as possible and move on. He had been a punching bag before, it almost felt like his second purpose other than being a successful student at this point.

Baku focused on applying the cream as Sieun cringed at the sting it caused, “It really is.”

Baku kept his voice soft yet stern to emphasize the seriousness of the situation. Hiding whoever hurt him wouldn’t help any of them in their situation. “We need to know.”

Sieun simply huffed, he knew deep down he had no intention of putting a name to his bruise. To Sieun, it was just another fork in the road, just one of many. He just wanted to treat it like it was nothing.

But it was far from nothing to the other three. Baku carefully pressed the bandage onto Sieun’s face. He asked yet again. “Sieun, who did this.”

Sieun denied an answer a second time, “It’s not a big deal-“

But twice was already too much.

Baku stood up, looming over the ‘nonchalant’ boy. “Arms up, Sieun-ah!” he commanded. Sieun looked up, his eyes not yet breaking his calm facade though he questioned the sudden demand.

“You heard me, arms up!” The serious atmosphere fell apart as a gleeful grin beamed on Baku’s face.

Sieun stared blankly, “why…”

Hyuntak’s mind seemed to sync with Baku’s as he took the initiative to place himself right behind Sieun, grabbing the boy’s wrists and placing them up for him. However he made sure to be gentle to not strain his muscles.

Sieun didn’t fight this time, used to the antics of the chaotic boys. “You’re not being released until you give us an answer.” Baku crossed his arms. Sieun sighed deeply, thinking he’s going to hold his arms up forever at this rate.

Hyuntak smirked, and Sieun could basically hear it in his voice. “I think we can make him speak!”

This caught Baku’s attention immediately. “Really? How so?” He pretended to genuinely wonder, though their thoughts were already passing like they had telepathy.

It was so theatrical it made Sieun want to crumble right there. Hyuntak made sure his grip was just tight enough to keep Sieun in place, “Could Sieun possibly be… ticklish?”

That was the last thing the top student wanted to hear. “I’m not.” he lied so quickly it was too obvious.

Though they momentarily ignored his words, Baku snickered “I wonder! Could he be more ticklish than Juntae?”

“Hey!” Juntae gasped. Of course he caught some kind of stray by being there. (Like that’s new- SORRY)

Sieun rolled his eyes, “I didn’t even know their names!” his voice raised slightly, feigning irritation so maybe… just maybe they’ll leave him alone.

Baku believed him instantly, yet that didn’t mean Sieun’s fate would change. “So… no interrogation tickles…”

Hyuntak’s eyes glowed with mischief, “How about cheer up tickles instead~?”

Sieun’s mind raced yet again, it raced faster than having to make moves in a fight. His fluster was slowing his mind down, “That’s not necessary.” he blurted out. But his words only fed into his fate.

Baku hovered closer to the student, “Oooh~ I think it is!” His fingers wiggled slowly. Sieun wished he could hide the flush that was forming at his ears.

Sieun knew at the end of the day it would be no use putting up an actual fight against Baku. His intelligence vs Baku’s was like mixing water with oil. “I’m not ticklish.” Sieun spoke his final rebuttal while already feeling defeated.

“Really?” Baku wondered genuinely. For a moment Sieun thought he had him, but Hyuntak spoke just too close to his ear. “You believe him? You saw the way he flinched earlier! I wasn’t even trying!”

Sieun’s attempt at remaining nonchalant was failing miserably as he tried to slowly twist his head away from Hyuntak, but his breath hit his ears just right… or for Sieun, just wrong.

He moved too fast. It was really over. Sieun’s first instinct was to struggle, his arms tugging in Hyuntak’s grip. “Stop talking!” Sieun’s voice raised just enough to catch them off guard.

Hyuntak didn’t take the hint whatsoever, “Stop? Why should I stop?”

The air that landed on his ear just at the word “stop” was enough to break him further. “You know what you’re doing!!!” Sieun sank a little, trying to avoid Hyuntak’s words that were being unknowingly weaponized.

Juntae observed more than the other two, seeing and understanding what Sieun was going through… However, Sieun was in his place now. “Are his ears ticklish?” he questioned.

The slightest sign of fear in Sieun’s eyes gave everything away, “No! You’re all being ridiculous!”

Hyuntak raised an eyebrow, now bringing his lips closer to Sieun’s ear on purpose. He whispered, “Is this the problem~?”

Again, the P sounds caused his breath to hit his ear. This time, he jumped, “AH- Hyuntak!” he tugged his wrists even harder this time. Sieun was crumbling faster than he thought.

Baku rubbed his hands together like a scheming villain, “This will be fun!!!” he snickered deviously.

Of course Sieun found himself cornered again, by doing nothing.

Even though Sieun knew he already lost this battle, his mouth still tried to come up with something to help stall the situation just a bit longer. “Come on… This is stupi-HIHIHI-“

Baku’s face practically dropped in shock as his fingers wiggled into Sieun’s sides. Sieun’s voice raised an octave as he didn’t get a chance to think of suppressing his laughter. Baku’s surprise turned into mischief all over again, “Sieun-ah… You’re really that ticklish~?”

Sieun tried not to focus on the fact it felt like Baku was causing electric-like surges through his body. He tried to close his mouth, but the smile on his face just wouldn’t budge. “nOhoHO iHi- yOhOU-“ His mind scrambled in a way it had never before.

“No! you just caught me off guard!” was what he wanted to say, but the corners of his lips that curled into that rare smile betrayed him. It was just babbling that fused into uncontrollable giggles.

Hyuntak and Juntae shared equal shock as the boy fought against his own laugh, and was losing.

Baku gently pinched Sieun’s sides continuously, his fingers moving rapidly. Sieun looked like the happiest person in the room for a change, “BahAHAkU qUIHihiHIT!” he pleaded, but Baku was barely trying.

“I think we found Sieun’s weakness~!” Baku cooed, becoming more confident as Sieun actually laughed. “Hyuntak-ah, how about you help me out?”

Hyuntak perked up at his name. He watched Sieun with so much adoration he barely paid attention. “But I’m holding him! What if he fights?”

Baku paused his attack momentarily to briefly pat down Sieun, “Got any pens on you?” Baku asked Sieun with somewhat seriousness. Sieun could barely recontain himself as he stabilized his breathing.

“Noho…” Sieun answered weakly

But he processed the question again. Pens. Sieun’s expression shifted from uncontrollable glee to what could only be defined as “Excuse me… How dare you!”

Baku saw the offended look on Sieun’s face and couldn’t help but laugh, “What? You’re predictably unpredictable!”

Hyuntak still had his grip on Sieun’s wrists, “Are you sure I can let him go?” he seemed to be asking not just Baku, but Sieun as well.

Baku nodded, “Just trust me.” he said.

Hyuntak slowly released his grasp. But before Sieun got close to dropping his arms, Baku had placed his hands in his underarms. Sieun dropped his arms down so fast, it was possibly the fastest he’s moved in a while. Sieun almost shrieked, “BAHAHAKU-“

Baku chuckled, “I’m not even doing anything!” he argued before wiggling his fingers, forcing his hands even deeper into the hollows of Sieun’s arms. “YEHEHES YOHOHOU AHAHA-“ Sieun fell further into Hyuntak who sat behind him, trapping himself even more than before.

“He might actually be worse than Juntae, don’t you think~?” Hyuntak began to tease, his fingers tracing along the shells of Sieun’s ears. Sieun couldn’t help but let out the smallest squeak possible, instinctively pushing into Baku instead of stopping the boy behind him.

“NOHOHO DOHOHONT!!” Sieun’s strength was nothing in comparison to Baku, and this kind of attack turned his brain into TV static, he was defenseless.

“You know what? All those fights you get into Sieun-ah…” Baku moved his hands down, finding the bones of Sieun’s ribs and letting his fingers softly drill into the gaps, “And this, this is what gets you! That’s adorable!”

Sieun’s face started to warm into a dark red. Getting called adorable wasn’t something Sieun was used to, nor was he used to laughing this much. Sieun shook his head in denial and to get away from Hyuntak’s hands, “IHIHITS NOHOHOT!!!”

Hyuntak simply let his fingers travel to his neck, skittering around way too softly for Sieun’s sanity, “Aww! He’s denying it! Isn’t Sieunie sooo cute~?”

Baku added fuel to the fire, “How could you hide this from us Sieun~!? When were you going to show us how cute you are!”

Sieun shrunk under the tickles and teasing, his usual monotone and intimidating aura dissipated in that smile. “GUHUHUYS PLEHEASE!!” he squirmed, his attempts at fighting becoming weaker as he melted in laughter.

Hyuntak looked over at Juntae who was grinning in awe over the display in front of him. “Juntae! Do you think Sieun’s cute?” Hyuntak just loved instigating these types of moments, but the biggest difference was Sieun was right in the middle of it for the first time. Who knows if he’ll ever get this chance again!

Sieun twisted his body, but that only made himself more vulnerable. “SAHAHAY NOHOHO!” he tried to insist as his eyes landed on Juntae for just long enough, it made Juntae pity him. However, it wasn’t the type of pity that made him want to help, but it seemed more like watching a kitten beg for another treat when you just gave it one.

On top of that, Juntae knew what would happen if he sided with Sieun. Watching Sieun struggle under the other two gave a preview of what Juntae’s fate would be if he tried to side with him.

“It… it is kind of adorable!” Juntae shrugged. He tried to lessen the blow of the truth since he’s not that evil, but that didn’t lessen the betrayal Sieun felt. Juntae’s innocent agreement only increased the power of Baku and Hyuntak.

“See! See! Even Juntae thinks you’re cute!” Baku could barely hide his excitement over seeing Sieun laugh this much. Sieun on the other end wanted to evaporate.

“NOHOHO IHI HAHATE THIHIHIS!!” he barely managed to get the words out, his brain just spilling meaningless words.

Baku suddenly paused his attack, pulling his hands away before signalling for Hyuntak to stop as well. Hyuntak froze, confused but obeying anyway. Baku stared at Sieun with genuine concern, “Do you actually hate this, or are you just saying that?”

Sieun couldn’t stop himself from giggling right away, his mind was still spinning with the adrenaline he was being given. “Ihihi…” his lips tried to give an answer before his mind even came up with one

Baku would never want to push his friends too far. If Sieun actually hated this, he would stop right away. “If you actually don’t like this, we can stop!” Baku reassured him.

But the longer Sieun sat there, feeling the phantom tickles on his skin and weary smile on his face, the more he realized he didn’t want it to stop at all. This was new for Sieun. This was the most care free laugh he’s had in years. Ever since the beginning of the academic pressures and traumas from his previous school, he had not once found the comfort to laugh, to feel safe, to show weakness.

Sure, this may just be a tickle attack, but it gave Sieun what he spent years missing. The whimsy and fun that was stolen from him.

Baku noticed several thoughts going through Sieun’s mind, but he couldn’t quite tell what they were. “We just want to cheer you up, that's all! We’re just glad you’re okay.”

Hyuntak rubbed Sieun’s shoulders, “Seriously! You go through so much already. We want to help you!”

Sieun sat quietly as Baku observed his facial expressions. Baku raised an eyebrow, seeing nothing but pure joy in Sieun’s eyes. Baku’s tone changed, becoming playful again, yet comforting. “You don’t hate this do you~”

Sieun refused to give a verbal answer. He couldn’t understand why this was so incredibly flustering for him, but his smile grew on its own as Baku watched him.

Baku reached out and rested his hands on Sieun’s tummy, not yet continuing the attack, but giving just enough time for Sieun to give an answer if he wanted. “Say nothing if you want us to continue.” Baku said, which gave Sieun every chance to stop them.

Baku even started counting down from three, but Sieun couldn’t stop himself from grinning widely. Once Baku hit “one”, Sieun immediately brought his hands to his face as his fluster hit him. Baku gasped, wiggling his fingers above Sieun “Awww! Sieun wants tickles!!!” his hands dropped down and began to claw at his tummy, causing another wave of giggles to erupt from Sieun. Though instead of that panicked sounding laughter he had before, he seemed a lot more relaxed instead, muffling his laughter in his hands.

“Sieunie?! Wanting TICKLES?!” Hyuntak wiggled his fingers at the boy’s ribcage, and just like that Sieun was back to the squirmy laughing mess he was moments ago. “As if you couldn’t be any cuter!”

Sieun’s mind raced, but this time he embraced it. “ThihIHIhis ihIS soHOhO MEHEHEAN!!!”

Juntae giggled at Sieun’s words, “You’re really just saying that!”

Baku pinched at Sieun’s sides again, his cute aggression towards him growing by the second, “Yeah! You’re just saying that~!”

Hyuntak cooed at the giggling boy, he couldn’t help it when they basically reduced him from his serious persona to this giggling puddle. “Sieunie loves the tickles~ tickletickletickle!” Hyuntak’s fingers found their way to Sieun’s neck again, earning him a squeak as he attempted to scrunch and avoid him.

“DOHOHOHONT SAHAHAY THAHAHAT!” Sieun’s vocal chords could only take so much as his laughter reduced to breathy squeals.

“Come ooon~ We know it’s true Sieun-ah~” Baku chuckled.

The three were just teasing him of course, but little did they know how much Sieun actually did enjoy this. But instead of arguing or struggling, he instead melted into the warm atmosphere his friends created.

As he continued to laugh, Sieun wondered if he should actually tell them how much fun he was having. He wondered what they would say, or what they would do.

Just like that, Sieun’s face became hot with the deepest blush. Okay, maybe not right now, but… maybe someday.

The video game on the TV was forgotten that easily. All that surrounded the room was Sieun’s giggles and the merciless teasing voices of Baku and Hyuntak.

Sieun was having the most fun he’s had in a while. Was he going to admit it? Nope!

Is he going to laugh and pretend he’s suffering to avoid his fluster? Absolutely! It was the most logical thought his brain could muster in a moment like this. Not like he could think much anyway.

Suho waking up had to be the best thing that ever happened to Sieun. For two years, he waited at his side, sending him update after update, just to feel a bit closer to the unconscious boy. Now here he was, awake and with him again, but now, not only had he grown as a person, now, he had his new friends to introduce to him.

While they all got along well, Baku and Suho clicked immediately. He wasn't sure if it was due to the fact that they both lacked braincells, or if it was how they both loved to get on everyone's nerves. Whatever it was, whenever those two worked together, he knew that something crazy was destined to happen.

At first, the teasing started small, Baku calling him "ice princess" while Suho would ruffle his hair, or Suho picking him up and Baku putting his books in places he couldn't reach. It was definitely a bother, but it wasn't one he minded. That was until the subject of tickling was brought up. He always witnessed the other two ganging up on Gotak or Juntae, but he always excused himself without being noticed, making it so that he wouldn't randomly gain their attention and fall victim to their schemes.

That plan tended to work until one evening when they were all "hanging out" as Baku would say. It was more like they all piled into Sieun's room unannounced and randomly occupied his space. Sieun tried his best to continue his studying but paused slightly when he overheard the conversation going on between the two troublemakers, as if they didn't have a squealy Juntae below them.

"Suho, my best pal... my dearest friend... you gotta tell me.... Is our ice princess ticklish too? I have never once seen him smile, which is insane because how could he not! Being in my presence and all!"

Baku paused his boastful speech to coo at Juntae, who started shrieking as he vibrated his fingers into the muscles of his tummy. Suho chuckled and held Juntae's arms firmer and responded casually, pinching between each of the smaller's ribs, making him jolt around like he was being shocked.

"Aigooo, you don't know? I'm shocked you haven't tried it yet! Our Sieun-chan is insanely ticklish, especially his-"

Sieun stood up abruptly, making the other two pause and stare at him. He glared at both before walking out the room, using the excuse that he needed to use the bathroom. As soon as he got to the bathroom, he couldn't help but turn pink. Right where he could hear, they were about to start the conversation of how ticklish he was, how embarrassing.

Baku and Suho chuckled as Sieun left the room, letting up on Juntae who immediately curled into Gotak for comfort after being "brutally attacked".

"As I was saying, his palms are super ticklish, he can barely handle a few scribbles there, let alone some raspberries or nibbles. Then there's his bellybutton, super sensitive to feathers and light touch, he's just a cute walking tickle spot who tries to keep a cold facade up."

Suho grinned as Baku lit up at the news, before they both launched into making their plan - how best to make Sieun drop his facade and make him a laughing mess.

By the time Sieun returned to his room, the two were oddly calm, talking to eachother in hushed voices, before getting loud again once they noticed he returned.

"AHH OUR ICE PRINCESS! Come sit with us yea? Just riiiiight here!" Baku grinned and patted the spot between himself and Suho trying to seem as normal as possible, which Sieun could see right through.

"Why? I can sit by my desk."

Suho joined in this time, using the fact that Sieun tended to give in to him easily, making puppy eyes as he locked eyes with him.

"Cmonnnn, please? You gotta come sit here with us!" He frowned before continuing, "Unless you don't want to and obviously hate us so much."

"YEAH! Unless you reallyy hate us and think we're so horrible."

Baku and Suho carried on their theatrics for about a minute before Sieun sighed, accepting that he wasn't getting out of this, then sat between the two, who looked like they struck gold.

The plan started now.

It started slow, it was meant to catch Sieun off guard, so of course they had to seem as innocent as possible! Suho leaned into him, laying his head on his shoulder as he talked about random topics as Sieun nodded along, not too interested in exactly what he was saying. Suddenly, a finger wiggled against his side, making him jolt. He turned to look at Baku who was looking at his phone, but had a small smirk on his face.. definitely him.

"What? Why are you looking at me?"

Sieun shot him a glare, shifting a bit more into Suho, which would give him enough time to react if he tried anything again.

"So- have you been listening Sieunnie?"

"Ah sorry, what were you saying?"

The peace continued for a few minutes again before Suho started absentmindedly tracing his wrist. He let out a small squeak and tugged at his wrist, only making Suho hold onto his arm firmer, moving to tracing the lines of his palm. He tried his best to hold back any noises, but he couldn't help the small smile that tugged at his lips. Of course Baku couldn't let it go unnoticed, scooting closer and holding his other arm firmly.

"Aigoooooo! Our ice princess is starting to melt, isn't he? Look at that smile!"

Suho cooed softly, smiling at Sieun who seemed like he wanted to sink into the bed frame to escape his captors. Phase 1 complete, now onto Phase 2!

Before Sieun could attempt to escape, Baku quickly pulled Sieun down, making him lay flat on the bed, keeping his palm exposed and arm trapped, while Suho did the same to his other arm. Sensing something was about to happen, he glared at the duo.

"Whatever you two have planned, you will regret it if you go through with it."

Suho snorted as he began to trace and scribble at Sieun's palm, making him jolt and tug at his arms, already struggling to contain his reactions.

"I don't think you're in a position to be making threats Sieunnie~ You're much too ticklish to be making any type of demand!"

Suho was about to continue before Sieun cut him off with a shriek and frantic squirming, startling him slighty. He looked up to see Baku, who had started his attack, went straight in for the kill, nibbling at the sensitive skin.

"BAHAHAKUHU- WAHAHAIT NOHOHOHO-"

Suho let out a chuckle, narrowing his eyes playfully at Baku who looked like a kid who discovered a candy store for the first time.

"AIGOOO SUHO LOOK! HE'S SO SMILEY!" Baku grinned and continued his onslaught of nibbles, driving Sieun up a wall as he squealed and tugged on his arms like his life depended on it.

Suho only grinned, scratching at his tummy, which drew more hysterical laughter out of Sieun.

"Just a ticklish wiw psycho aren't you? Look at that adorable smile! We obviously need to do this more often hmmm?"

Sieun shook his head quickly, turning red at the differing reactions from the two who seemed to only gain more motivation as time went on. He tried everything he could to get away, tugging his arms as hard as possible, squirming, kicking... nothing seemed to work. He remained trapped, unable to stop laughing and having to bear their merciless tickles. It wasn't even like he could call out to Gotak or Juntae for help, they both left the room as soon as the tickle monster duo started, not wanting to be met with the same fate as him.

Sieun was brought out of his thoughts when he felt something light and soft brush across his tummybutton, making him arch and let out a giggly yelp. Baku smirked evilly as he repeated the motion with what he realized was a feather. Where the hell did he get that?

"Nahahawww Princess~ Does that tickle? Is it too tick tick ticklish for the super serious tickle toy? I don't think you're very serious now with how hard you're laughing! Just look at you aigoooooo! Just a giggly wiw brainiac aren't you?"

"OHOHO SHUHUHUT UHUHUP- LEHEHET MEHEHE GOHOHOHO- SUHUHUHO-"

Sieun was cut off by another shriek as Suho thought it was a suitable time to start his onslaught of raspberries, causing his hysterics to jump an octave. The two carried on for what felt like an eternity, going back and forth, driving Sieun up a wall, before finally stopping. He drew in some much needed breath, letting out his final giggles, before being met with an arguably stupid question.

"So obviously I tickled you better right Sieunnie? You like my tickles more right?"

Suho scoffed at the question, glaring at Baku, before asking Sieun the same question.

"I tickled you better right Sieunnie?"