#leojiweek2017

“Why the hell should I go out with you? You’ve got like, so many piercings and tattoos, and I bet you’ve failed half your classes because you’re too busy skating. Ew. Go away, freak.”

Clutching his books to his chest, Guang-Hong peered around the wall as Leo rubbed the back of his neck before walking away. How could she be so cruel towards someone so sweet behind the facade? He passed by him, downcast and he leant back against the wall, pushing his glasses back up and flicking through the page of the topmost book.

“Hey, uh, Guang-Hong Ji right?”

He looked up to come face to face with none other than Leo himself. Nodding, he ducked behind his books to cover the blush turning his face red. A hand reached out and pushed them down, peering over with a blinding smile.

“Good book choice.”

He winked and released the book, waving and pulling his headphones on and skating away. Guang-Hong didn’t even see him put down his skateboard. Sighing, he pulled out his phone and texted Minami, knowing that he’d be a good person to confide in.

G: leo spoke to me help what do i do

M: HE DID WHAT???

M: HOLD UP

M: SKATER BOY SPOKE TO YOU???

G: yeah

M: tell me everything

G: a girl rejected him (why tho he’s super nice) and i saw everything i’m not even kidding

G: then he walked past and I was ‘reading’ gatsby and he actually knew my name!!! like hello what?? then he smiled at me and said it was a good choice of book before putting on his headphones and skating away

M: YOOO WHAT??? He knew your name??

G: Yah don’t know how though

M: you are super lucky i swear

G: Ikr?

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The chair next to Guang-Hong scraped against the floor and he jumped, knocking a pen off his desk in the process. Before he could pick it up, a tan hand was passing it back to him and he found myself face to face with Leo.

Again.

“Sorry for startling you. Cute drawings by the way.”

He took the pen and smiled, turning back to face the front of the class as the teacher began the lesson.

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G: OH MY GOD

G: MINI HELP ME

M: I’m not mini

G: SKATER BOY TOLD ME MY DRAWINGS WERE CUTE

G: I NEARLY DIED

M: WHAT???

M: bippity boppity back up

G: HE SAT NEXT TO ME IN CLASS TOO!!!

M: luckyyyy

G: I’m gonna die

M: nuh pls don’t

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“Guang-Hong, you can’t hide under a pile of beanbags forever.”

“Yes I can.”

“Seriously? What’s going on?”

Peering round the corner of the isle, Leo frowned as he saw Minami standing there with his hand on his hip.

“Come on, they’re going to kick us out if they find out you’re in there!”

“Nope.”

The beanbags shuffled as a hand stuck out and flipped him off before retreating back underneath. Confused, he coughed quietly, catching Minami's attention.

“Hey, Leo right?”

“Yeah. Everything okay?”

“Guang-Hong won’t come out from the beanbags and won’t explain why.”

He put my basket down and crouched next to the shelf, wincing as his ankle clicked.

“Hey… You want to talk elsewhere? We could, I don’t know, go to a park or a cafe or something like that. My treat.”

The beanbags shuffled to reveal Guang-Hong as he climbed out, tugging nervously on his sleeves as he sat in front of him, eyes downcast. Reaching out, Leo patted his arm gently, biting his lip as he flinched away.

“Where would you like to go?”

He shrugged, so he held out his hand for him to take. Hesitantly, he took it and Leo helped him up, steadying him when he rocked backwards. He led him to the front of them store, Minami trailing behind slightly to give him space. He clutched Leo’s hand tightly, letting him guide him and keep him safe.

“I have some shopping to do still, Guang-Hong will you be okay being alone with Leo?”

Tensing, Guang-Hong took a deep breath and nodded, waving goodbye to Minami. As Minami grabbed a basket and walked back into the store, Leo pulled him outside to where he'd parked his motorbike.

“Ever ridden a motorbike before?”

“N-no…”

“We can walk if you want.”

With determination, Guang-Hong walked over to the bike and folded his arms, waiting for him to come over. He chuckled, pulling out his keys and opening the hatch at the back and pulling out two helmets, handing one over. Slipping it on, he did it up and reached across to offer Guang-Hong a hand.

“Thanks.”

Climbing onto the bike, Leo helped him up, encouraging him to hold onto his waist. It took a few moments but he complied, wrapping his arms around him tightly. He started the bike, driving carefully through the streets until he reached the local McDonalds.

“Need a hand down?”

“I’ve got it, thanks.”

Guang-Hong jumped down, slipping the helmet off and handing it over, and he placed them into the back once more. Offering his arm, Leo smiled as it was taken up.

Sure, he was heavily tattooed and pierced, and sure, he rode a motorbike and listened to heavy metal, but that didn’t mean he didn’t have a heart.

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Guang-Hong knocked on the backstage door, smirking as it opened and the person’s jaw dropped.

“Leo de la Iglesia, I’d like to congratulate you on the fact that your boyfriend has joined us in wearing leather.”

He heard choking from inside and he held up his hand and waved it in front of JJ’s face.

“Fiance actually.”

Cheers echoed around as he was let in, Leo immediately pulling him into his lap and kissing him senseless, much to the delight of everyone else in the room.

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I’m with the skater boy, I said “see ya later boy”

I’ll be backstage after the show, I’ll be at the studio

Singing the song we wrote

About that girl you used to know

He could see her in the crowd, surrounded by all of her friends that had told her to turn Leo down and he winked, grabbing the front of Leo’s jacket and pulling him in for a kiss for the world to see.