--- ROOFTOP

@Daehyun Chen basked in the host's melodious laughter, shifting to make both of them comfortable.
"Not necessarily. As much as I like participating, I like watching too." He let out a small sigh, it's been so long since he did anything that was to _____ity... "So truth or dare?" He smiled at the host.

@Chen Daehyun chuckled. Definitely, this was why Chen was the most favored host (as said so in the surveys from last month). Sitting on Chen's lap gave him a foreign feeling but he didn't dislike it all. "Is one of these fantasized gorgeous men, you?"

@Daehyun "Hey, don't just stand there, sit down." Che pouted and lightly pulled the host down, resulting him landing on his lap but the patron tried to stay unaffected by the situation and steadied the other. "Oops, sorry."

"Are you sure you want that?" Feeling mischievous, Chen closed his eyes and his lips. "My most fantasy... involves two gorgeous men and some whipped cream... silk bed covers and lots of ...Ah~" He faked a dreamy moan and peaked through his lashes to see the other's reaction.

@Chen Daehyun's brows had shot up in amusement as he watched his patron sit himself down. He remained standing and he let their fingers stay tangled together. "Always dare? Interesting." He fought the smile playing around the corners of his lips and acted as if he was thinking. He didn't want to make his mischievous plans obvious.

Tilting his head to the side, he said: "I dare you to close your eyes and whisper your most fantasy."

@Daehyun
"Ummm, can you let my wrists go?" This position started to be uncomfortable and Chen unwillingly shifted. The host's fingers burned his skin, spreading a tingling sensation and it wasn't new to the boy. That's why he loved the Host Club, among other reasons.

Chen let himself be guided, glancing back at the mixer and shrugged. The Chocoberry Splash can wait.
"I always dare." He laughed when he sat down but his fingers didn't released Daehyun's. He looked into the host's eyes with curiosity.

@Chen His voice broke his own spell on Daehyun. Chen was bewitching and the thought only made Daehyun's lips spread into a huge grin. "Yes?" He made no sense but he was known to be one with the random antics tucked in his sleeves.

His fingers found the spaces between Chen's fingers for the second time. He liked the patron's warmth. It was different. "Maybe we should lay off the mixing tonight?" He suggested as he ushered his patron towards a stool. "Let's just do something else. Truth or Dare?"

@Daehyun
Chen didn't dare to move. He couldn't understand the emotion in the other's eyes but he sensed that it wasn't too positive. Was it his fault? Did he cross a line?
He blushed harder second by second as they stayed in the same position.
"Daehyun?" The host's name gently flew out through his lips, spiced with insecurities.
Chen knew that being nice and fake interest toward the patron were only a job to the hosts so now he didn't understand Daehyun's glance. He tried to resist...

@Chen Before Chen could even move away Daehyun's fingers curled around his patron's wrists this time tighter, scared in some way. Was Daehyun lacking? And the question reflected itself in his eyes as he continued to stare down the beautiful creature in front of him. It was something new. He had never stared at anyone this long and it wasn't that he wanted to. It felt like he didn't have a choice. His body had taken over him and all he could do was succumb to the need of staring, drinking in features he had never noticed before. Why?

Why now?

He tried to find his voice; nothing came. Instead, he drew in air and with it the man's scent and it was more intoxicating that it was moments ago. Distance - he wants to take the distance down.

@Daehyun
Chen replied with a bright smile, finally relieved that the host didn't reject his offer.
"Chocoberry Splash it is!" He sung, opening the ice cream and taking a spoonful into the mixer.

"No no, I made this mess, I should fix it..." Chen protested, a vague memory appearing in front of his eyes about his first meeting with the almighty G-Dragon... He shook his head and gasped as his hands were captivated. His eyes were captivated too, by Daehyun's dark ones and Chen found himself falling into their darkness.
"Ummm..." He cleared his throat awkwardly. "It's fine, I will do it."

@Chen He liked the idea of the Chocoberry--- whatever it was. Daehyun bobbed his head - an automaton agreeing, hanging unto Chen's every word; to Chen's eyes. They called to him. The patron had turned and it caught Daehyun off guard that he was left by all reflexes on his own. Thus, he stared. He liked Chen's bone structure, he noted. There was something so intricate and prominent about Chen's details: his jaws, his cheeks...shatters!

His reflexes rushed back to him a beat too late. His eyes had landed on Chen's back as the patron tried to pick up the broken glass. "No, please!" Finally, he found his voice. Daehyun bent down to help clean up the mess. "It's fine, it's fine," came his rushed words tangled with ragged breaths. He couldn't believe that he had let his patron clean up. "Let me do this..." He held Chen's hands and put them together just as how he willed his eyes to hold on to Chen's gaze.

@Daehyun Chen sensed Daehyun's hesitation and it made him a little bit uncomfortable too.
"Ummm, I can recommend the Chocoberry Splash to you if you don't want anything alcoholic. It's a sweet cocktail-smoothie like thingy with chocolate and strawberry." He took out the ingredients and places them neatly on the counter.

When he turned around to see Daehyun's reply, suddenly he found himself really close with the host's gorgeous face and heat immediately rushed to his face and ears.
"U-ummm... so..." He wanted to took a step back, after all he didn't want to make the situation more uncomfortable to the other but he couldn't, the counter was behind him. A glass landed on the ground, shattering into tiny pieces, making Chen gasp because he knocked it with his elbow.
"I'm sorry!" He kneeled down, picking up the pieces with a flushed face.

@Chen He wasn't a man with a certain poison. Actually, he has none at all. He stared at Chen and blinked for a couple of times as he tried to think of an answer. Finally, he shook his head and smiled sheepishly. "I don't really drink so I've no idea. Anything you want me to try?"

Daehyun watched his patron move about, taking out glasses and equipment. It seemed that Chen was used to doing something Daehyun wasn't even familiar with. Feeling a bit disappointed with himself, he positioned himself behind Chen and watched from over the patron's shoulders. As Chen moved, his scent wafted to his nostrils and suddenly, Daehyun found himself making mental notes of the other's features: his jaws, his shoulders, his back. Even before Chen could mix anything alcoholic, Daehyun was already drunk with the sight and scent.

@Daehyun For once in the life he has spent here, Chen wanted to impress, not just be impressed. Sometimes he felt sorry toward the hosts, it must be tiring and stressful to always entertain everyone and now Chen wanted to help a little. He squeezed the other's hand as they reached the bar.

"What would you like to drink? Alcoholic? Non-alcoholic? Some cocktail?" He listed his questions while he took out glasses and mixer equipments.

@Chen The idea made Daehyun feel like he was being hosted rather than being the host. He nodded anyway, interest flickering in him like lit candle. It wasn't usual for patrons to show off anything to a host. Usually, they ask for the hosts to do the trick. This may become a very memorable night for Daehyun, what with this rather peculiar patron to spend the night with. No wonder Chen was the well-known in their circle.

His fingers curled and settled in between the spaces of Chen's warm hand and he pulled him towards the bar.

@Daehyun Chen felt a familiar feeling bubbling in his chest when a coy grin appeared on Daehyun's gorgeous face. Oh how he loved the hosts...

"Nice to meet you, Daehyun, I assume you are a host." He squinted his eyes. "Oh, I know, I was there before. But tonight... I don't really want to sleep."

He enjoyed the familiar tingling sensation that burned his skin when the host held his hand and all he could do was smile brightly. He really missed this, he didn't even realize how much.

An idea formed in the patron's mind and Chen nodded toward the bar counter. "Can I show you how I mix drinks?" He tried to make his voice sound husky, like he heard it from Kai.

@Chen He would've laughed when Chen winked. He was playful, it seemed, and this made Daehyun somehow at ease with himself. He straightened his back and plastered on a coy grin.

"I'm Daehyun." he offered his name. "And of course, you could. We have the lodge for the patrons who would want to stay in."

He then realized that he was being the 'manager' and not the 'host' so he cleared his throat and smiled as he tried for nonchalance even when Chen touched his shoulder; even when electricity coursed through him. This was the excitement that he hadn't been experiencing for a very long time now and from that laid-back smile, he switched to something more comfortable, more lopsided, more casual. He took Chen's hand and he looked at him straight into his eyes, his own dancing in light, wondering what they could do together.

"Before you could retire for the evening, shall we have some fun?"

@Daehyun ( but still orz ;~;)

Chen's lips formed a real smile this time when the host greeted him. "No need to use the 'sir'. You can call me simply Chen, if I get your name in return." He allowed a small wink too, remembering that he saw the male around in the host club but he didn't know his name. And making new friends was always a wonderful thing to Chen.

"Yes, I have no other choice." Chen gestured toward the dark sky. "It's already late and I'm a little bit afraid to go home... I hope I can stay." He gulped, fearing of a negative answer.
Chen was an observant person so he immediately noticed the host's nervous lip-biting.
"Are you okay?" He took a step closer, his fingers automatically touched the other's shoulder in a way to comfort him.

@Chen [I'm sorry. I didn't mean it to be sad. :(]

Brown eyes brightened, pupils dilated - Daehyun had to control himself before he could be so ostentatious. He didn't want to show the patron how delighted he was when he saw him. Immediately, Daehyun stood from the stool and bowed his head. "Sir Chen!" Who wouldn't know one of the Club's frequent customer?

It had been so long since Daehyun had hosted and it was time to brush up his hosting skills. He checked his wrist watch and found that it was already past 9 in the evening. "Are you staying in, tonight?" His eyes turned to the other, and somehow, knowing that his skills had been covered in cobwebs, a certain meekness seeped through him. He bit his bottom lip. Maybe he wasn't good enough?

@Daehyun ( this was so sad TTATT)

If he had to be honest, Chen was worried. Worried because the Host Club became silent, it wasn't as alive as it was used to be. And it made the patron scared, he didn't want to leave this place, no, lot of good memories binded him here...
He wondered through the building, the bitter smile never leaving his face when he saw the empty rooms. He was determined to help making it interesting again but he felt alone.

He thought he has been here for so long but he has never seen this rooftop.
'Woah. How come I didn't notice this?' He thought when he walked next to the bar counter.
His ears caught distant words and his eyes immediately found a boy on one of the stools. Finally, a person! Chen longed somebody's presence.
"Hey!" He ran to the other person, hoping that he won't be a bother.

@Chen Daehyun, as usual, had nothing to do. The Club had snoozed again these past few days maybe because people had so many things to do and had so little time. The Club could only offer them so much but not real life, no; and Daehyun knew that somehow, the Club is near its retirement. He could feel it. He walked to on of the stools and sat there. He looked up and admired the dark blanket above. It was nighttime again. He sighed.

"How come this place is not as romantic as it was before?" He asked no one in particular (not even himself; he wasn't sure). He let the question float on air and bid its time. Maybe, just maybe, it could answer itself.

dongwoo went to the rooftop to breath in some fresh air. he felt suffocated and bored. leaning on the edge of the rail and enjoying the beautiful sight in front of him releases some of his burden away. another intake of air and he's back to his cheerful self.

" haja haja, dongwoo fighting ",he shouted and raise his hand as if he's flying.

@Kyungsoo The light weight Kyungsoo puts on Kai's shoulder is a welcome weight. Literally, it's light and soft and precious. Figuratively, it's heavy with how much Kai wants this closeness, but still precious all the same. He realizes slowly that he really, really longs for Kyungsoo's little touches and Kyungsoo means so much to him now. For some reason. There had been a strong, obvious, real attraction from the very start; Kai knows wanting Kyungsoo all for himself was bound to happen.

Warily, he wonders if Kyungsoo would request for a new host after this. Kai doesn't like the idea of someone else doing things with Kyungsoo. He knows there are other hosts who could probably do a better job entertaining the patron. He doesn't care because he's selfish and he wants Kyungsoo all for himself. Besides, even if Kyungsoo does get another host, or leaves the club even, Kai will always come looking and looking and running after him.

Because he truly likes Kyungsoo. It kind of really hurts. But his lips tug in a smile either way.

dongwoo felt bored alone,so he stand up straight and went down to wonder around the host club

[Holy just....jdjdbxkskdm. KaiSoo! Huhuhuhu.]

@Kai Kyungsoo doesn't receive an answer to his question, like he'd expected. Instead, the hand in his grips tighter and he's pulled forward gently and wordlessly until they're at the edge of the rooftop, a single railing blocking their fall. As a generally nervous and anxious person, Kyungsoo really isn't a fan of heights, always afraid that he'll fall. But the strong hand in his assures him that even if he were to tumble down, he would be caught immediately. It's reassuring and helps him to work up the nerve to peer curiously over the edge, marvelling at the people who usually seem so much bigger than himself up close, but are much smaller from afar.

The corner of Kyungsoo's lips quirk up into a small smile and on a complete whim, without much thought, he leans his head over until it's resting against Jongin's shoulder. He hopes that the other can't see his face, because he's positive that he's blushing a terrible shade of red. He typically wasn't able to work up the bravery to make any moves himself and he's proud but mortified at the same time. He likes being close to the younger, so much so that it causes an ache in his chest to think about tomorrow. He might not be back tomorrow, but the younger man will. If he's not there, Jongin will simply be servicing another patron just like him because he's a host and that's his job. A selfish sense of jealousy takes over his mind though he knows he shouldn't be think this way. He can't help but want to keep Jongin for himself, though he knows it will never happen.

wahhh..yeppo...*when to the balcony fence and look down* uuuuu the view is really pretty...*feet dangling*

[KaiSoo...;A;]

@Kyungsoo Kyungsoo's question catches Kai off guard because he frankly doesn't know. His deciding to come here was a quick decision, one he should've thought about more. Maybe he was really just curious about how it might look up here. He presses his lips together and eyes the luxury above polished floorboards. He looks back at Kyungsoo, but this time he's smiling that same old one-side smile.

He holds Kyungsoo's hand tighter, fingers interlaced so tightly that the arcs where two fingers meet by the palm touch. He gives a gentle tug and leads Kyungsoo not under the lavish lighting, but toward the edge where the sky lights both of them up. There's a railing that blocks Kai from a jump. And a warm hand in his that keeps him grounded.

The view is not much, and Kai is slightly disappointed. They are only about three, four levels up. He takes in trees and trees lined up along the roads and cars rushing by. Humans. Kai feels like he's watching over an entirely different world beneath him. He feels like a god with Kyungsoo next to him. He takes a deep breath; inhales the scent of leaves and the sky, gas against asphalt, street snacks. And Kyungsoo.

@Kai The soft smile Kyungsoo receives in return for his words is breathtaking, and he has to look away to keep from staring to long. He takes his time dragging his gaze over the plentiful array of seats, the television, the lighting; it all screams luxe and perfection. But then again, so does Jongin. Everything here does.

"No, of course not," he answers quickly, not wanting to sound as if he's put off by the area. Besides, he's not sure that anything 'simpler' exists in the club. "It's nice up here. But... what are we up here to do, if you don't mind me asking?"

@Kyungsoo Kai is admittedly usually skiled at hiding emotions, but it's the fact that it's his first time going to the rooftop that pumps his blood quicker than he would've wanted. That, and he and Kyungsoo are holding hands the entire way. It feels like he's holding onto his dreams.

The rooftop is, expectedly, amazingly designed and decorated. Maybe Kai had imagined it to be like his high school rooftop, quiet and barren, but peaceful. He glances down at Kyungsoo when he hears him speak, and he smiles softly at the other. "The club overdoes things sometimes, huh? Would you have wanted something simpler?"