[One-Shot] Special Delivery
Title: Special Delivery
Author: Knowmonsta
Pairing: Choi Siwon/Cho Kyuhyun
Words: 1,448
Rating: PG-13
Genre: AU/Fluff
Summary: From the Super Junior - M Random Pairing Generator. Kyuhyun develops a crush on the mailman of his apartment building.
Note: I think Siwon would make the sexiest mailman in history. Seriously, wouldn't you look forward to mail if Siwon were sending it to you wearing sunglasses and a blue uniform? I hope you guys like it!
Special Delivery
It's Monday when Kyuhyun meets him and he's sweating and breathing hard. The payment for his electric bill is due in a few days and the only way it will get to the company on time is if he sends the money that day. After waking up from his nap and realizing that it was four o'clock in the afternoon and the mailman would be leaving the lobby of his building in five minutes, he haul tails it down four flights of stairs and yells practically flailing his arms for the mailman to stop walking towards the exit door.
"Here," he gasps out and the tall man smiles as he takes the envelope.
"Close call huh?" he says.
"Y-yeah," Kyuhyun replies. "Thank you for waiting."
The man takes off his cap and fans Kyuhyun a little. It's then when Kyuhyun gets a look at his face. He's incredibly handsome with smooth skin.
"Thanks," he says sheepishly.
"It's not a problem," the man replies smiling. Kyuhyun notices the dimples in his cheeks and feels himself becoming out of breath again. The man stops fanning him and puts his cap back on.
"Have a good day," he says and he continues walking.
"Y-you too!" Kyuhyun calls.
Later, he kicks himself for making such a terrible first impression.
Tuesday, Kyuhyun makes it to the lobby ten minutes before the mailman does. He notes the tall man's uniform, a light blue, short sleeve button-up shirt that exposes his muscular arms and a pair of matching shorts that clearly show off his calves and blushes slightly.
The man spots him and waves.
"Good afternoon sir!" he says smiling.
"Kyuhyun!" Kyuhyun calls back. "My name is Cho Kyuhyun!"
"Nice to meet you, Cho Kyuhyun," he says. "I'm Choi Siwon. I'm glad to see that you're not so exhausted today."
Kyuhyun blushes as Siwon goes back to sorting the mail. Once he finishes, he gives Kyuhyun another smile and leaves the building.
Kyuhyun makes a trip to the post office later that day and buys a roll of stamps. They'll provide the perfect excuse for visiting the lobby so often this week.
On Wednesday Kyuhyun waits until 3:58pm and exits his apartment building, smiling as he sees the mail truck pulling up. He continues to walk, taking small steps past the vehicle.
"Hey Kyuhyun!"
Success. He smiles and turns to see Siwon grinning at him.
"Hey," he says as he walks toward the truck. "Do you need any help with that?"
He indicates the two large bags of envelopes in the back of the truck.
"That would really be great," Siwon replies lifting a bag and handing it to Kyuhyun. "Thank you."
"It's no problem," Kyuhyun groans out. He hadn't counted on the bag being so heavy.
"Are you sure you can carry that?" Siwon asks, raising an eyebrow.
"Yep," Kyuhyun replies smiling and praying silently that he looks convincing. "This is nothing."
Siwon smiles and effortlessly swings the second bag of mail over his shoulder and closes the back of the truck. Kyuhyun blinks.
"Then follow me," Siwon says and Kyuhyun grinds his teeth as he carries the bag. When they reach the mailboxes in the lobby of the apartment building, Siwon sits the bag down and takes the second one from Kyuhyun.
"Thanks again," he says. "I would've had a tough time by myself."
"I doubt that," Kyuhyun replies. "You look like you work out."
"I do every now and then," Siwon replies sheepishly as he starts putting mail the residents' boxes. Kyuhyun hands him stacks by the name of the recipient. "I'm starting to see the difference in my arms."
"It's kind of visible," Kyuhyun replies. He suspects that Siwon is a very humble person. He clearly does not have the body of a man who works out 'every now and then'.
The next fifteen minutes is spent making small talk while Siwon works. When he finishes, he smiles at Kyuhyun.
"Thank you so much," he says. "It would've taken much longer without you."
Definitely humble.
"Don't mention it," Kyuhyun replies. "I like mail."
That sounds lame and both Kyuhyun and Siwon know it. Despite that Siwon smiles.
"Have a good day, Kyuhyun," he says grinning as he leaves.
"You too!" Kyuhyun calls.
When Siwon is out of the building Kyuhyun groans.
"I like mail," he whispers. "Oh great job, Kyuhyun. That didn't sound dumb at all."
On Thursday, Kyuhyun puts the finishing touches on a letter to his friend Kim Ryeowook.
Dear Wookie,
There's really no reason I'm sending this letter, other than the fact that my mailman is extremely gorgeous and I want a phone number. And you had better not judge me when you read this.
Love,
Kyuhyun
He seals the letter, addresses it, stamps it, and rushes to the lobby of the apartment building. Siwon arrives at the same time that he closes his mailbox. He smiles at Kyuhyun.
"I have something for you," he says, reaching in his mail bag and pulling out a box. "It's a thank you present for helping me yesterday. I hope you're not allergic to chocolate."
"T-thanks," Kyuhyun says, blinking as he takes the box. "And no, I'm not."
Siwon beams and Kyuhyun feels his stomach churn.
"I'm sorry I don't have much time to talk today," he says apologetically. "I've got to finish up work early today."
"It's fine," Kyuhyun replies, hoping that he doesn't look too disappointed. "I have some work I have to do myself. I'll see you later."
Siwon nods and makes his way over to the mailboxes. Kyuhyun heads back to his room and opens the box. He pulls out a tin can, opens the lid, and smiles at the chocolate chip cookies.
"Wow," he says after he takes a bite. "These are great."
As he eats his way to the bottom of the tin, he notices a folder piece of paper.
I'm glad you enjoyed them! :D
- Siwon
Kyuhyun smiles as he pictures Siwon's smiling face in place of the symbol. He decides he'll attempt to ask Siwon out tomorrow.
Friday, Kyuhyun seals another 'letter' to Ryeowook and runs to the lobby of his building, trying to remain confident as he does so. Siwon is there collecting the envelopes from the mailboxes. When he notices Kyuhyun he smiles.
"Did you enjoy the cookies?" he asks.
"They were delicious," Kyuhyun reassures him.
Siwon sighs in relief.
"That's great," he says beaming. "I wasn't sure if I got the recipe right."
"You made these from scratch?" Kyuhyun asks amazed.
"Yep," Siwon replies. "I think it's the one good dessert I can bake."
Kyuhyun laughs and then takes a deep breath. Here goes nothing.
"Siwon I…"
"Hmm?" Siwon asks. Kyuhyun takes one looks at his face and feels his courage falter.
"Nothing," he says. "I should be going I have some work to do. Thanks again for the cookies."
He gives Siwon a small wave and walks away. Siwon frowns: Kyuhyun still had the envelope in his hand. He watches as Kyuhyun tosses it in a nearby trash can.
And the pieces seem to click in to place. Why Kyuhyun was conveniently in the lobby whenever he was, why he always struck up a conversation, why he seems a little nervous around him. Siwon smiles and shakes his head. He should've known Kyuhyun was interested in him when he said he liked mail.
On Saturday Kyuhyun races downstairs determined to finish what he started yesterday. To his surprise however, Siwon isn't there.
"Has the mailman been by here yet?" he asks the security guard at the front door.
"He left a few minutes ago," he replies and Kyuhyun sighs. He thanks the man and goes to open his mailbox. He takes out the five envelopes inside and trudges back to his room.
"Water bill," he mutters as he opens the door to his apartment. He tosses the envelopes aside. "Donation requestors, bank account statement, gaming group meet up notice…."
He freezes as he sees the last letter. The sender's name is Choi Siwon. He carefully opens the envelope and reads the text on the outside of the folded paper.
You know…there's no mail on Sundays.
Kyuhyun feels a knot form in his stomach. Siwon was onto him. He unfolds the note, expecting to see a sentence or two politely telling him that Siwon wasn't interested. But that's not what he gets.
But I'd still like to see you anyway. How about we go out for lunch, my treat?
- Choi Siwon
Kyuhyun let out a large sigh relief mixed with a laugh and looks forward to tomorrow. He tosses the rest of his stamps in the trash can.
The End!