Characters: Sungmin, Kyuhyun, Donghae, Eunhyuk
Pairings: KyuMin, EunHae
Rating: G
Genre: Fluff, romance, drama
Length: Chaptered
Warning: Gender switched
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Kyuhyun and Sungmin were walking down the streets of Seoul to visit Kyuhyun's friend in the day-care center. The latter was holding a stick of fried dumplings and a water bottle on the other. They decided to just walk because Sungmin was hungry and she doesn't want to eat rice so she settled on eating random snacks that can be bought on the streets. She looked at Kyuhyun who was kicking a rock as she munched on the dumpling, "You want some?" She stated, blinking twice when the former grabbed the water bottle from her hand and quickly opening it as he stared at the food hungrily.
She leaned the stick near his lips, cupping her free hand over his chin, "Blow it first. It's still hot." She warned while Kyuhyun complied, slightly blew some air to cool the piece of dumpling and took a bite after pushing Sungmin forward. He grinned in satisfaction when their chest made contact and she didn't seem to notice his cheeks growing red from the touch.
He chewed slowly as he sneakily reached for Sungmin's free hand, making no space between their fingers. She gaped at their locked hands, blushing shyly when he asked for another bite, totally ignoring their laced fingers. She obliged and gave the whole stick to him, saying that she was already full although she wanted to finish it but Kyuhyun was obviously hungry so she let him eat the rest of it.
"You'll regret it, Min," Kyuhyun said casually as he swings their arms before stealing a peck from her cheek. The kiss didn't made Sungmin's cheeks feel any better but she had to admit that she liked how he expresses himself. He pulled her closer to him while Sungmin nodded and looked at the ground as of it was something interesting, moving closer to Kyuhyun and realizing how warm he feels. "We're here," Kyuhyun stopped in a particular gate as he caught Sungmin sigh, lean her head on his arm and pout adorably before entering the center with their hands still locked.
Within seconds, children surrounded them as the owner of the day-care center appeared behind them. He gave Kyuhyun a manly hug before leading them inside to his office. The place wasn't big but from the looks of it, the facilities were complete. They passed by the kitchen first and there was a woman baking cookies. Next was the place where the children would color, paint, eat and play while the nap room was in a different location which is the room nearest to the owner.
Once they were inside, the two sat on the couch, eyes wandering around the small quarter as Sungmin felt Kyuhyun's grip on her hand tighten. "How's business, Siwon?" Kyuhyun started and gaped at the pictures stuck on the wall while Siwon sat across them as he handed them juice which they gladly accepted.
"Well, we're doing well but I'm running out of people. Aside from that, we're good," Siwon stated, giving a warm smile to the lovely couple. Sungmin felt something tug her arm so she looked down, surprised to see a toddler on the floor, sucking on a pacifier as he shook the rattle on his hand. "Cookies," The child cutely demanded, his short fingers pointing at the door as of telling them to go out while Siwon carried him in his arms.
After mere seconds, a knock came and a petite woman -who seemed like one of the worker-, showed up, "Sir, should I gather the children for snack time?" The woman inquired after bowing at the guest. Siwon nodded as he gave Taemin. Sungmin asked Kyuhyun if she can go out and meet the kids so that he and his friend could talk privately. "Okay, okay, don't do anything mischievous," He grinned before planting a kiss on her forehead. A blush appeared on her rosy cheeks as she stood up to leave the office. Then, a girl dragged her to the kitchen where they are gathered for a snack, "Unnie, we're having cookies. Come, let's eat." Sungmin chuckled and let herself be dragged by the child.
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"How many flyers and tarpaulins do I have to print? "Kyuhyun stated, typing the important details on his phone. Siwon asked him to produce some ads to promote the center. He said that fall will be arriving soon and parents will need a place for their children to stay so wanted to make them. "I'm still thinking but for now, I'll need one big tarpaulin to be hung outside the center and at least a hundred of flyers. If there will some additions to that, I'll just email it to you," He stated as he fixed his coat while Kyuhyun pushed his glasses as he scanned through the design of the flyer.
"Since we're done with that, let's talk about your love life," Siwon suggested and grinned boyishly at Kyuhyun, searching something in the man's eyes while his brows started wriggling. Kyuhyun blinked, swallowing the invisible lump on his throat when he heard the certain topic his good friend wanted to open, "M-m-mine? W-what about yours?" He stuttered as he uneasily crossed his legs and leaned on backrest of the chair.
"Leeteuk and I are planning to get married this next year so we still haven't started preparing. She wanted to have the celebration on summer, don't ask me why because I don't know too. Since it's just September, we still have lots of time."
"Oh? Congrats," Kyuhyun awkwardly greeted as a small smile curved his lips. His friend was twenty-seven while his fiancée was two years younger. It was about time for him to get married, anyway. "Yours?" Siwon was expecting something from him too. He wouldn't let him pass this time. He and his girlfriend had been dating for more than five years and Kyuhyun, ever since they knew each other -which was during college, never had a girlfriend, ever.
"Single but willing," That has been his answer whenever he would ask him about his relationship and honestly, it was getting irritating. Siwon sighed as he flicked the younger on the forehead, fighting the urge to punch the kid to wake up to face reality. He's not getting younger and he needs a partner in life. If not, his life will remain boring, void and dull. "The woman before, you like her, don't you?" He grinned mischievously at the former and sensed nervousness from him.
"Bingo!" Siwon beamed as he threw his long arms in the air when Kyuhyun's cheeks became red, making his way to the chair in front of him before elbowing him, "I knew it! Now, how did you two knew each other?"
"W-w-we... few days ago but... I think I already felt something for her," Kyuhyun muttered, ignoring the giggling man beside him. He didn't deny the fact that he falling for someone especially to his best friend. Siwon can feel if there is something going on.
"Aigoo~ so you do like her?" He nodded as his cheeks blush got darker. Then he remembered. Sungmin wasn't human, she's not a mortal like the rest of them but he can't seem to find a reason not to like her. He neglected the urge to spill her real identity to Siwon since he'll go through lots of explanations before the latter clearly understands his situation.
Siwon pulled him to a hug and let go soon after thanking him for coming over. They slowly exited the room, saw Sungmin enveloped by the children and chuckled when everyone wanted to give a piece of their cookie. "She's good with kids. She looks friendly too," He trailed off as he pressed his pockets to search for his car keys and wallet. "She can actually work here if you want to," Kyuhyun suggested, grinning at his friend who was busy looking for something. Siwon laughed and agreed on letting Sungmin work her. Kyuhyun wanted her to have some fresh air instead of locking up in his apartment. It wouldn't be healthy for her and also, it's impossible for her not to get bored.
Since Sungmin was surrounded by the children, it was hard for him to catch her attention but he forced his arm between the kids' bodies and poked her tummy. Finally, he caught her attention despite the children covering her. "Oh, Kyu, is there something wrong?" She freed herself from their hold and sat beside the latter, squeezing his hand when she spotted him pout. "I'm confused," He muttered lazily as he took the cookie Sungmin offered him, taking a small bite.
"What about?"
"Well, I like somebody and I think I shouldn't develop feelings for a person like her. Should I confess or what?" He inquired and unconsciously leaned his head on her shoulder, not minding the soft gasp escaping her lips, maybe because of him asking her such question or him laying his head on her shoulder. "I think you should. She must be really special to you," Sungmin sincerely answered, partly hurt by the fact that he likes someone else and partly happy that he finally found a person he can love. Kyuhyun chuckled upon hearing her sigh; glad that she was still clueless of what he was feeling towards her.
"But I now's not the right to do it. We need more time to know each other," With that, he lifted his head and grabbed her hand while Siwon crept behind them, surprising them in a way people would get annoyed. "Come on, lovebirds, my tummy's growling!" He beamed as he bade goodbye to the kids and the two seemed irritated with his act but they kept silent and followed him.
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"Hyuk, let's go out. It's boring here~" Donghae whined, pouting when the latter ignored her. He stared dully on the television screen while his lover was beside him, hugging his arm and her legs on his lap, occasionally shaking them. "Hae, last five minutes. My team is about to win," Hyukjae insisted and clutched on the remote control tighter as the star player of his team shot three points.
"Your team? You don't even know all the player of Miami heat and you dare call them your team?" Donghae batted her lashes when the former glared at her, leaned closer -as if trying to threaten her- and gave her lips a soft peck before focusing his eyes back on the screen. "Okay, five more minutes and if you’re stupid game isn't done yet, I'm leaving you here," She added while Hyukjae flashed his gummy smile and rested his head on her lap. Donghae, being the person who has the habit of playing with someone's hair, ran her hand through the latter's red ones, twirling them around her fingers.
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"One slice of strawberry cheesecake, one cup of latte, mocha frappe and vanilla frappe," Siwon dictated before taking his wallet in his pocket, eyeing the couple if they already found an unoccupied table in the packed café. Smiling cheekily, he handed the money to the cashier and grabbed the tray after taking the change from the woman. "Now, why did Kyuhyun chose to sit with her?" He said to himself, preventing himself from squealing when he caught the man's hand intertwined with hers.
"Finally, you're done. It took you forever just to order," Kyuhyun grinned and gave the cake and the vanilla frappe to Sungmin as he let go of her hand. Siwon ignored that complain and answered his phone after looking at the caller's ID, grinning widely at the endearment on the screen, "Yes, baby?"
"Baby, where are you? Aren't you in the office?" From the voice of the caller, Kyuhyun guessed it was from Leeteuk. The voice that will always be calm and gentle. Sungmin looked at the latter who was giggling so she tugged his shirt and asked who the person he was talking to was. "His girlfriend," He whispered and laced his fingers with hers while Sungmin was staring at their locked hands, wondering why he had been acting strangely. He kept on holding her hand, giving her pecks and some other stuff normal people don't do to each other.
"I'm in the café right now with Kyuhyun and his girlfriend," Hearing that made her eyes widen. Yes, she was aware of that word and there was no way she would let him call her that. "Wait, I'm no-" She got interrupted when soft lips attacked her. Kyuhyun just kissed her. It wasn't her first but still, they were in public and they were kissing. It lasted for a few seconds but it seemed like minutes to her. When he parted, he muttered, "Let him be. He's having all the fun he needs."
With that, she folded her arms, frown and moved away from Kyuhyun. She glanced over her side and him laughing at his friend's conversation on the phone. Was enjoying it? He wanted her to be called his girlfriend. Her frown got deeper when she felt an arm snaking around her waist. "What are you trying to do?" She uttered and sent one of her death glares to him before removing his arm from her waist. He was taking advantage of their closeness, not to mention he pulled the strap of her bra. Her faced flushed as she made an invisible wall between them, crossing her legs as well.
"Okay, okay. We'll meet you here. Yes, I love you. Bye," Siwon ended the call and planted his phone back in his pocket. He eyed the two; Sungmin was pouting and Kyuhyun was like an idiot grinning. "What are you guys waiting for? Eat, Leeteuk will be coming too. She wanted to meet you," He pointed to Sungmin who was blinking furiously. Why the hell would his girlfriend want to see her? Sungmin doesn't even know the man himself. "Me?" She stupidly asked, mentally slapping herself for asking such idiotic question. But still, she wasn't popular. She doesn't even come from this planet.
Siwon chuckled and simply nodded, taking a short sip on his latte. "Why?" Another question came from her and saw Kyuhyun scooting closer to the woman as a playful grin formed his lips. "I don't know too. Maybe she's also curious about your relationship with Kyuhyun over there," Both Sungmin and Kyuhyun got frozen stiff with that sentence. What the fuck was he thinking?
"Siwon! I told you we aren't dating. In fact, we just met!" Kyuhyun shrieked, attracting glares from the other costumers in the shop but he ignored them. "Well, I already told her that you are seeing someone and you brought her with you. You wouldn't disappoint my baby angel, would you?" Siwon thrusted his lower lip, showed his best puppy eyes and pleaded, neglecting the groan he heard from his friend and a soft laugh from the woman. Before Kyuhyun could smack the childish man before him, an unknown giggle interrupted him from continuing.
"Hi, Kyuhyun-ssi. Hi, Wonnie. Hi, Kyuhyun's girlfriend," Leeteuk greeted everyone, changing the super heavy aura into a bubblier one -her high-pitched voice and giggles were enough to lighten up the sickening atmosphere- so the bickering adults stopped and straightened themselves, saving the deadly glares for later. "Hey, babe. Want something to eat?" Siwon innocently asked and pulled his lover to sit down beside him after planting a soft peck on Leeteuk's cheek. The latter quickly nodded as she eyed the menu board. "Cinnamon bun and strawberry frappe is fine," She answered, moving away to let her boyfriend stand up and buy her desired food.
Once Siwon was gone, Kyuhyun broke the thick ice between them and started, "How has Siwon been? Was he abusive? I can see some changes, noona." He grinned knowingly, amazed that she wasn't whacked by calling her noona and nudged Sungmin who was busy fumbling with the hem of her shirt. Sungmin, on the other hand, kept silent but became aware of what was happening. She wouldn't want to see a bruised Kyuhyun. "He didn't do anything to me yet but my guards are still up and running," She replied and glanced at her younger's friend.
"I can see you're busy yourself. Sorry, I haven't introduced useless formally," Leeteuk paused to stand up and smile sincerely, exposing her set of pearly whites and her cute dimple. "Hello, I'm Park Jungsoo but I prefer being called Leeteuk. I'm Siwon's girlfriend and Kyuhyun's sunbae," She reached her hand out and Sungmin shook it after standing up to do the same. "I'm Lee Sungmin and I'm Kyu's," She stopped to glanced at Kyuhyun who was previously tugging her shorts. He mouthed a word she can't comprehend but then, she remembered. Siwon introduced her as Kyuhyun's girlfriend. "Kyu's girlfriend," She continued and a fake grin was evident on her face.
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Hyukjae was in the bathroom, his head in the toilet bowl and Donghae beside him. He was throwing up. Why? Because he was too absorbed in riding the rides in the amusement park. He ate lots of food before they came to ride the Viking and so, this was the result.
Donghae handed the roll of tissue to her boyfriend, occasionally patting his back to help him recover from suffocation, "I told you to rest first and now this is what I get for warning you." She sighed and watched Hyukjae lean his head on her shoulder, snuggling closer to get some heat from her. he was swearing like hell and the temperature inside their house wasn't helping. Choosing to just shut up and rest, he was scooped up by the latter, leading them to the soft mattress. The woman blew her bangs as she tightened her grip on her lover's waist while Hyukjae let her be. She was being herself and it was normal, though. It was a good thing her legs made it's way to the bed without failing and stumbling.
"Stay there and I'll get something to you feel warmer," Donghae laid him and pulled the comforter until it reached his chest. Before leaving, she gave his forehead a peck, storming to the bathroom after that. She grabbed a dry towel and a bowl filled with lukewarm water to put him at ease. Once she had gathered everything, she headed out and spotted Hyukjae sleeping with his lips slightly parted. Giggling at the lovely sight, she placed the damp cloth on the former's forehead after dipping it in the water.
"I hate it when you always play as the patient. You should try being the nurse sometimes."
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"So the two of you have been dating recently? No wonder, Siwon didn't inform me that my one and only dongsaeng is seeing someone," Leeteuk giggled, finally she and Siwon can date without Kyuhyun tailing them. Kyuhyun rolled his eyes, ignoring the comments from the other two. They had been taking turns in teasing the new couple. Opposite of what her boyfriend, Sungmin neglected all the jokes being thrown to them but a small never fails to leave her face. "Teukkie, leave the lovebirds alone. We should be minding our own business, babe," Siwon whispered as he draped his arm around the latter's shoulder.
They were on their way back to the center to finalize their plan for their vacation next week. Sungmin was, of course oblivious of everything even though she was present the whole time. She was stupidly grinning when Kyuhyun rocked their hands, dragging her away from the other pair.
Minutes passed and they reached the day-care center. Kyuhyun and Siwon headed to the latter's office to talk about the plans while the women stayed outside to play with the children. "Unnie, where will we have our vacation again?" Sungmin asked, taking a kid that that ran to her first in her arms. "Jeju, darling. Siwon and I will fetch you on Wednesday," The older one chuckled, planning to surprise the couple in denial by forcing them to share a room and a bed together.
"How long will we stay there?"
"Three days, I think. I have a business trip a day after that. My schedule is actually packed but I squeezed this trip within next week."
"So, does that mean that it will be the four of us?"
"Yeah," Leeteuk answered and turned her gaze to the former, wondering why she was frowning. Sungmin's frown got longer when the older one asked her the reason behind her frown. "I just... I don't want to bother Kyuhyun anymore. I want to be independent from now on," She pouted before Leeteuk flashed a bright smile, towing her to her boyfriend's office.
"Honey, Sungmin and I will be going to their apartment. We'll be discussing some things over," Leeteuk confidently barged inside, not minding the glares she received as soon as they entered. Kyuhyun his girlfriend to sit on his lap, quickly whispering something to her. "Why do you need to go to our house?" Sungmin fell silent, grasped on the other's arm tightly and chewed on her lower lip. "She will show me the activities we can do there," She uttered back before facing Kyuhyun with pleading eyes, jutting her lower lip to make the persuasion easier. After heaving a sigh, he fished for his keys and handed them to Sungmin together with a sweet smile.
"Thanks, Kyu," she beamed, standing up to leave but was stopped when she felt arms circling her waist. It was a bit obvious, though. "Give me a kiss first," Chuckling, he moved away as soon as he felt her lips fell on his own, arranging his glasses to watch the fading shadow of his girlfriend together with Leeteuk.
"Yo, dude! It's just a kiss, wake up!" Siwon waved his hand across the latter's face. Once he was back from cloud nine, he blinked confusingly as he removed his spectacles. "If you haven't noticed, Leeteuk indirectly volunteered to pack your girlfriend's things for our vacation. And obviously, they are planning to do something, Cho so you better prepare to be seduced. One of our nights might get rough, Kyu," Siwon smirked, imagining how naughty the girls might get.
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