[Drabble] In which Taemin misses Minho, and Minho misses Taemin.
Title: In which Taemin misses Minho, and Minho misses Taemin.
Rating: G
Genre: Drabble, Fluff
Pairing: 2min~
Summary: Just a drabble. The title says it all.
A/N: This is written for choiahra. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR! :D
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Taemin was beyond exhausted. It was one hectic day, what with all the album preparation (they are finally coming back after 1 year) and Immortal Song 2 recording. His muscles were stiff (he had stopped feeling the aches after a few days of repetitive routines) and his throat was itchy. All he wanted to do was to get back to the dorm, take a warm shower and then cuddle with Minho and fall asleep.
At that thought, he winced. Minho, it had been a while since he properly interacted with the older male. It seemed that Shinee was getting a bit too overworked lately (not that anyone was complaining) and, despite seeing each other most of the time, they have no quality time together at all.
Taemin wondered how Key managed to get by without having some OnKey time, but figured that the diva was matured enough to hold back and focus on schedules instead. Jinki too; he seemed to be coping well with the stress. Jonghyun, who is now single after his break-up with Sekyung, spend his (very little) free time doing various funny things (and still trying to find more things to do) on twitter as a fan-service.
“We’re here. Get some rest, we have MV shooting tomorrow.” The manager told him, and Taemin mumbled a thank-you before getting off the van.
When he entered the dorm, the light was already dark. Well, it was already a little past midnight, so there was no surprise there. But Taemin felt a little pang in his chest - was it longing? He wanted to spend some quality time with the Shinee members (Minho, especially), he wished to have a proper conversation not revolving around how his recording had gone, or anything else that is artiste-related.
“You’re back.”
Taemin let out a small yelp and jumped a little. He hadn’t expected anyone to be awake - well; the lights were off after all.
“Minho hyung? Why are you up?”
“I was waiting for you.” Minho replied calmly, walking over to where Taemin was.
They stood facing each other, staring into one another’s eyes before Minho made the first move. He reached forward and tugged Taemin’s arm gently, the latter automatically taking a step closer and welcoming himself to Minho’s embrace.
“I miss you.” Taemin said, voice muffled by Minho’s chest.
“I know. I can feel it the whole day.” Minho chuckled. “I miss you too.”
Taemin closed his eyes, inhaling Minho’s scent for a moment, and then he feels more relaxed than he had ever does for the past few days.
“Take a shower and then let’s go to sleep.” Minho pulled away slightly before planting a chaste kiss on Taemin’s lips.
“Together?” Taemin grinned cheekily.
Minho raised an eyebrow at the maknae before smirking.
“Sure, let’s sleep together. But I’m not going to shower with you, because we both know we can’t keep our hands to ourselves.”
“Hyung, you mean you can’t keep your hands to yourself. I totally mean just showering.”
“Right~” Minho cooed before pecking Taemin’s cheeks. “Go shower. I’ve already switched on the heater for you.”
Taemin laughed softly, pulling away from Minho and dashing to the bathroom, making Minho shake his head adoringly at him. The rapper knew that Taemin was only eager to shower so he could quickly cuddle with Minho.
Fifteen minutes later, they were both donned in pajamas, lying on Minho’s bed (which was slightly bigger than Taemin’s), chatting about anything that comes to their mind.
“You are a mind reader.” Taemin blurted.
Minho gave him a confused look.
“I was really thinking of you the whole day.” Taemin confessed, blushing slightly. Minho intertwined their fingers, waiting for the younger to continue. “And then I came home, disappointed that everyone is asleep, and you scared me by being awake.”
Minho laughed, his chest vibrating slightly as Taemin’s free hand made its way there.
“Well, I was practicing my rap this afternoon and suddenly all I wanted to do was to go home, bathe, and have you to myself all night. So that’s what I do.”
Taemin blushed then, before scooting closer to Minho and burying his face in Minho’s chest once again. Needless to say, he was happy that his hyung missed him too.
His eyelids started to feel heavy, and he barely registered that Minho had pulled him closer (as if they were not close enough).
“I love you, hyung.” Taemin murmured.
“I love you too.” Minho answered naturally.
They both knew that they would be so busy from then on, but both were reassured that everything was going to be alright. They fell asleep knowing that they could always cuddle their worries away anytime they needed to.