Flaws - Chapter 2
Title: Flaws
Pairing: Jonghyun/Taemin
Rating: PG
Genre: Supernatural, Romance, AU
Summary: Everyone says age doesn't matter, race doesn't matter, nothing matters; as long as you love each other. But why can't a human fall in love with something they'd claim as a monster? A freak?
Author(s) notes: English is not my first language.
Nothing really changed. Taemin found out the person in front of him - Minho - was formerly a mutant. That’s that. He doesn’t see Minho in a bad light or a good light about being different. Curiosity was a much better impression of what Taemin was keen at the moment.
“We’re not dangerous or anything,” Minho assured, smiling. “You’re not scared of them are you? Kibum told me about your liking for odd creatures like us. ‘That’s why I’m here’” A pair of fingers on each hands mimicked the “ symbol.
“Believe it or not, I find your kind quite interesting.” They were different, and it was in a good way. “I’ve read stories, about those fantasy creatures. My grandmother gave me this book about ‘em and I just came to love it.”
“Fairies, dragons and all those urban legends? Minho, what are you doing with the kid.” A man came up from behind. Taemin looked up, the nametag written “Lee Jinki”. The man smiled at Taemin, his glasses falling down.
Jinki sat next to Taemin, pushing back his glasses to its original position. “You’re the new kid huh?”
“He’s an adult, Jinki. We’re not in high school anymore.” Kibum followed in, taking a seat next to Minho. Soon, all chairs were full. “Hey, how’s it going? Having a great time with your first day?”
“Awww, look. Kibum’s femininity is sparkl-ow! Okay, okay I’m sorry! Don’t pinch me!”
Taemin hid his smile behind his hand, chuckling. He saw Minho rolling his eyes, looking back at Taemin. “I told you, we’re not exactly vicious.”
Kibum perked up, wide eyes. “CHOI MINHO, you told him what?!”
“Why should he not? It’s better than figuring out by himself, which, technically needs him to lurk around with our zones.”
“Ugh, you are so captain obvious, Jinx.” Kibum ignored Jinki’s calculative protest and eyed Taemin. Taemin sat there, unfazed. “I’m not scared, honest. But…”
“But?” The three of them stayed silent, their attention was all on Taemin when the red head looked down almost abashed looking. His eyes timidly looked up, quietly said, “I want to know more about you guys.”
“……..”
Seconds of pregnant silence, Kibum shot up from his seat and squealed. “HE’S SO CUTE!!!!”
Taemin blushed, “I-I’m serious! It’s weird but -“
“Of course we’re going to tell you about us! What makes you think we don’t!”
“Because I’m a human…?” It felt awkward. Seeing Kibum so….motherly? Jinki let out his dorky laugh, (laughing and clapping like a seal in Taemin’s opinion) and Minho tried to keep it cool. At least he was trying to hide his chuckle. Kibum instead quickly shifted next to Taemin, throwing Jinki on the floor. Jinki fell down instantly, sprawled out on his stomach and unmoved.
“Baby, human or not, it doesn’t make any difference. Now… Do you have your own zone?”
“He’s a zone addict, Taemin. Don’t add him.” Minho warned. “You’ll die with his spamming about -“
“Kaya Scodelario.” He was proud and all smiley and Taemin finally felt they had something in common.
“I like her too! The actress on that tv series, Skins, right?”
“Oh my god,” Kibum gasped. “I think we’re fated to meet.”
“Hey,” Jinki stood up on the floor after laying there for a couple of minutes (he was waiting for someone to pull him up) , “That’s not fate, Kibum. Everyone in the whole world knows and admires her. Even I do, though, your reaction hadn’t an impact like you had for Taemin.”
“Hyung, can you keep it simple? Your talking always annoys me.”
Then, that initiate a battle between Jinki and Kibum. Okay, so it was a bit off topic yet he enjoyed it. Taemin couldn’t stop laughing when Jinki let out his little comments every time Kibum talked. Minho called it as a “condition”, Kibum added it as “Onew Condition” basically because Jinki’s job was as an Onew; who does all the analyze and tabulating their data. “It all went into his head.” said Kibum.
Kibum introduced himself as the Key, the one who usually identifies the problems needed by the FC and passing additional information if the Onew needs them. As for Minho, he was the FC, planning the experiment and procedures.
“We thought that we need a psychiatrist for the mutants, you know, to know their behaviors and keep them adapted with the environment. It’ll help them find their shelter a bit homey.”
“That’s why you hired me, I’m a Scientist though..” True, he actually applied as an FC/Key assistant. Seeing how young the FC is, it’s impossible to take over as an FC.
Oh well, Taemin thought. It’s better than nothing. “What about your past? When you were mutants?”
“Uhhh, we don’t talk about that. Right, Jinki honey?”
Jinki honey?
“Actually, you’re the only one who don’t talk about that.” Minho mumbled. “Taemin, come on. Lunch’s almost over, we’ll talk about that later.”
“Okay,” He shot up from his seat, bid the two other guys who planned to sit there for awhile.
When they were out from the small break room, Taemin tried to make up a conversation. He had to, after being rude. It is rude, if your friend didn’t want to tell you about it. “Is Kibum and Jinki dating?”
Their walk was slow and relaxed. What were they’re hurrying for anyway. Minho’s arms pulled behind his back, his chin up and trying to think about it. Taemin looked over, noticing how handsome the FC was.
His eyes were big, his sharp nose and jawline only made it better and his skin was tanned. Taemin find it odd, humans in this century aren’t like him. They all looked the same in Taemin’s eyes. They call it perfection, he refer it as pretense.
But Minho had a different vibe, it felt warm and fuzzy at the same time. For the actual first time, Taemin wanted to know more about a person. All of them, Jinki, Minho, Kibum and even Wolf.
Wolf.Taemin licked his dried lips, zoned out. Those dark crimson blood, it was Wolf’s. He remembered clearly the image and how the thick liquid sucked into the cylindrical container. As the image continued, Taemin’s curiosity rose up.
He wondered how it tasted like.
“Huh?” Taemin muttered, clueless as he stopped when Minho did.
“I said, are psychiatrists always like that?”
“Like what?” Taemin furrowed his eyebrows.
“Are you mad?”
Taemin shook his head, “I… wanted to become a scientist. An FC, kind of. I’m not jealous or anything.”
They both stood out in the open, Taemin waited for a response any kind of response just because well, should he say something? He had no particular idea of what to say but he could just make a run from all this humiliating crap, Taemin thought.
Taemin sighed in relief as the taller man look forward and took baby steps forward. “Well, I hope you’re not. We desperately need a person like you, you're just as much important as any of us are, okay?. The mutants aren’t adapted to their environment, that’s what Kibum says. Especially Jonghyun. That's probably why he's slow with his curing process.”
“Jonghyun?”
“Our old friend. He became infected with it around eight years ago when he did an experiment with the wolves.”
Wolves? It sounded familiar. “How did he became one?”
“Well, you’re his ‘babysitter’. Ask him yourself.”
Taemin blinked in confusion, turning towards the direction of where Minho’s finger pointed to and he realized that they were in front of a metal sealed door. It was a door he’s been before, large letters printed on the wall… “Wolf”
Wolf is Jonghyun.
Jonghyun is Wolf.
“… How many mutants do we have in here?’
“Around three.”
“All of them are formerly humans?”
“Two of them were born to be one, Kai. A seven year old hybrid. He’s been treated regularly and the effects are coming pretty quickly. In about three months he can go back home, as a human. Another one is a female hybrid, Krystal. She’s Kai’s little sister. They’re both improving really fast. You’ll be checking the other two out maybe. It’s unlikely necessary. Not when Jonghyun is still stuck with his mutation.”
Taemin had the urge to ask more about Wolf, but like Minho said. It's better to ask Wolf himself. So he will. Tomorrow; when he checks up on it -- him again.
chapter 3
note: Basically the experimenting process starts with Kibum, then Minho, and lastly Jinki. Taemin felt a bit unsatifisfied because he felt like he's not that much of a big deal (it is a big deal). They're doing many frequent tests since Jonghyun is immune to their regular dose.Whether they need a stronger dose of medication or a special medication, they're still not sure. So, they planned to bring a psychiatrist,referred as an FC & Key assistant for now. They thought if Jonghyun's behavior changes for the better, that would have an effect for his cure. ^^
And a zone is similar to a social network.
Pairing: Jonghyun/Taemin
Rating: PG
Genre: Supernatural, Romance, AU
Summary: Everyone says age doesn't matter, race doesn't matter, nothing matters; as long as you love each other. But why can't a human fall in love with something they'd claim as a monster? A freak?
Author(s) notes: English is not my first language.
Nothing really changed. Taemin found out the person in front of him - Minho - was formerly a mutant. That’s that. He doesn’t see Minho in a bad light or a good light about being different. Curiosity was a much better impression of what Taemin was keen at the moment.
“We’re not dangerous or anything,” Minho assured, smiling. “You’re not scared of them are you? Kibum told me about your liking for odd creatures like us. ‘That’s why I’m here’” A pair of fingers on each hands mimicked the “ symbol.
“Believe it or not, I find your kind quite interesting.” They were different, and it was in a good way. “I’ve read stories, about those fantasy creatures. My grandmother gave me this book about ‘em and I just came to love it.”
“Fairies, dragons and all those urban legends? Minho, what are you doing with the kid.” A man came up from behind. Taemin looked up, the nametag written “Lee Jinki”. The man smiled at Taemin, his glasses falling down.
Jinki sat next to Taemin, pushing back his glasses to its original position. “You’re the new kid huh?”
“He’s an adult, Jinki. We’re not in high school anymore.” Kibum followed in, taking a seat next to Minho. Soon, all chairs were full. “Hey, how’s it going? Having a great time with your first day?”
“Awww, look. Kibum’s femininity is sparkl-ow! Okay, okay I’m sorry! Don’t pinch me!”
Taemin hid his smile behind his hand, chuckling. He saw Minho rolling his eyes, looking back at Taemin. “I told you, we’re not exactly vicious.”
Kibum perked up, wide eyes. “CHOI MINHO, you told him what?!”
“Why should he not? It’s better than figuring out by himself, which, technically needs him to lurk around with our zones.”
“Ugh, you are so captain obvious, Jinx.” Kibum ignored Jinki’s calculative protest and eyed Taemin. Taemin sat there, unfazed. “I’m not scared, honest. But…”
“But?” The three of them stayed silent, their attention was all on Taemin when the red head looked down almost abashed looking. His eyes timidly looked up, quietly said, “I want to know more about you guys.”
“……..”
Seconds of pregnant silence, Kibum shot up from his seat and squealed. “HE’S SO CUTE!!!!”
Taemin blushed, “I-I’m serious! It’s weird but -“
“Of course we’re going to tell you about us! What makes you think we don’t!”
“Because I’m a human…?” It felt awkward. Seeing Kibum so….motherly? Jinki let out his dorky laugh, (laughing and clapping like a seal in Taemin’s opinion) and Minho tried to keep it cool. At least he was trying to hide his chuckle. Kibum instead quickly shifted next to Taemin, throwing Jinki on the floor. Jinki fell down instantly, sprawled out on his stomach and unmoved.
“Baby, human or not, it doesn’t make any difference. Now… Do you have your own zone?”
“He’s a zone addict, Taemin. Don’t add him.” Minho warned. “You’ll die with his spamming about -“
“Kaya Scodelario.” He was proud and all smiley and Taemin finally felt they had something in common.
“I like her too! The actress on that tv series, Skins, right?”
“Oh my god,” Kibum gasped. “I think we’re fated to meet.”
“Hey,” Jinki stood up on the floor after laying there for a couple of minutes (he was waiting for someone to pull him up) , “That’s not fate, Kibum. Everyone in the whole world knows and admires her. Even I do, though, your reaction hadn’t an impact like you had for Taemin.”
“Hyung, can you keep it simple? Your talking always annoys me.”
Then, that initiate a battle between Jinki and Kibum. Okay, so it was a bit off topic yet he enjoyed it. Taemin couldn’t stop laughing when Jinki let out his little comments every time Kibum talked. Minho called it as a “condition”, Kibum added it as “Onew Condition” basically because Jinki’s job was as an Onew; who does all the analyze and tabulating their data. “It all went into his head.” said Kibum.
Kibum introduced himself as the Key, the one who usually identifies the problems needed by the FC and passing additional information if the Onew needs them. As for Minho, he was the FC, planning the experiment and procedures.
“We thought that we need a psychiatrist for the mutants, you know, to know their behaviors and keep them adapted with the environment. It’ll help them find their shelter a bit homey.”
“That’s why you hired me, I’m a Scientist though..” True, he actually applied as an FC/Key assistant. Seeing how young the FC is, it’s impossible to take over as an FC.
Oh well, Taemin thought. It’s better than nothing. “What about your past? When you were mutants?”
“Uhhh, we don’t talk about that. Right, Jinki honey?”
Jinki honey?
“Actually, you’re the only one who don’t talk about that.” Minho mumbled. “Taemin, come on. Lunch’s almost over, we’ll talk about that later.”
“Okay,” He shot up from his seat, bid the two other guys who planned to sit there for awhile.
When they were out from the small break room, Taemin tried to make up a conversation. He had to, after being rude. It is rude, if your friend didn’t want to tell you about it. “Is Kibum and Jinki dating?”
Their walk was slow and relaxed. What were they’re hurrying for anyway. Minho’s arms pulled behind his back, his chin up and trying to think about it. Taemin looked over, noticing how handsome the FC was.
His eyes were big, his sharp nose and jawline only made it better and his skin was tanned. Taemin find it odd, humans in this century aren’t like him. They all looked the same in Taemin’s eyes. They call it perfection, he refer it as pretense.
But Minho had a different vibe, it felt warm and fuzzy at the same time. For the actual first time, Taemin wanted to know more about a person. All of them, Jinki, Minho, Kibum and even Wolf.
Wolf.Taemin licked his dried lips, zoned out. Those dark crimson blood, it was Wolf’s. He remembered clearly the image and how the thick liquid sucked into the cylindrical container. As the image continued, Taemin’s curiosity rose up.
He wondered how it tasted like.
“Huh?” Taemin muttered, clueless as he stopped when Minho did.
“I said, are psychiatrists always like that?”
“Like what?” Taemin furrowed his eyebrows.
“Are you mad?”
Taemin shook his head, “I… wanted to become a scientist. An FC, kind of. I’m not jealous or anything.”
They both stood out in the open, Taemin waited for a response any kind of response just because well, should he say something? He had no particular idea of what to say but he could just make a run from all this humiliating crap, Taemin thought.
Taemin sighed in relief as the taller man look forward and took baby steps forward. “Well, I hope you’re not. We desperately need a person like you, you're just as much important as any of us are, okay?. The mutants aren’t adapted to their environment, that’s what Kibum says. Especially Jonghyun. That's probably why he's slow with his curing process.”
“Jonghyun?”
“Our old friend. He became infected with it around eight years ago when he did an experiment with the wolves.”
Wolves? It sounded familiar. “How did he became one?”
“Well, you’re his ‘babysitter’. Ask him yourself.”
Taemin blinked in confusion, turning towards the direction of where Minho’s finger pointed to and he realized that they were in front of a metal sealed door. It was a door he’s been before, large letters printed on the wall… “Wolf”
Wolf is Jonghyun.
Jonghyun is Wolf.
“… How many mutants do we have in here?’
“Around three.”
“All of them are formerly humans?”
“Two of them were born to be one, Kai. A seven year old hybrid. He’s been treated regularly and the effects are coming pretty quickly. In about three months he can go back home, as a human. Another one is a female hybrid, Krystal. She’s Kai’s little sister. They’re both improving really fast. You’ll be checking the other two out maybe. It’s unlikely necessary. Not when Jonghyun is still stuck with his mutation.”
Taemin had the urge to ask more about Wolf, but like Minho said. It's better to ask Wolf himself. So he will. Tomorrow; when he checks up on it -- him again.
chapter 3
note: Basically the experimenting process starts with Kibum, then Minho, and lastly Jinki. Taemin felt a bit unsatifisfied because he felt like he's not that much of a big deal (it is a big deal). They're doing many frequent tests since Jonghyun is immune to their regular dose.Whether they need a stronger dose of medication or a special medication, they're still not sure. So, they planned to bring a psychiatrist,referred as an FC & Key assistant for now. They thought if Jonghyun's behavior changes for the better, that would have an effect for his cure. ^^
And a zone is similar to a social network.