Assumptions
Title: Assumptions
Chapters: Oneshot
Author: paranoiascreams
Genre: AU, Smut, Fluff, Romance
Warning: Unbeta'd
Rating: R-18
Pairings/Characters: Yifan x Tao
Synopsis: Tao moves to Seoul and meets the hottest handy man in the entire universe.
Disclaimer: Any similarites to any kind of media is not intentional, don't sue me. I don't have the money.
Tao smiles as he takes the last of his boxes inside his newly acquired apartment. He thinks that it isn't so bad. The apartment's in the heart of the city and his office is only a good ten-minute walk away.
Speaking of work, his company's paying his rent for the first year of his stay, given that he was transferred from their Beijing branch to Seoul. He's been transferred here as the new branch manager and Tao sighs with a huge grin on his face because why the hell not? He's just turned 25 and he goes over his mental checklist.
"Hmn. Career? Check. Nice apartment? Check. Boyfriend? Soon." He chuckles as he talks to himself and then sets the box he didn't realize he's still holding down the floor and heads to the kitchen.
"Moving sure is exhausting..." He walks to the sink to wash his hands only to realize that the faucet isn't working. He runs to the bathroom but the water inside is running smoothly. He checks the kitchen sink again but no water comes out.
"Take out it is. Time to explore my new city anyway."
Tao skips on his step as he makes his way down from his 5th floor apartment and greets the receptionist he's already met moments ago. "How was it, Tao? Everything going well?"
Tao nods at Rainie then sighs, "Except for the kitchen sink. Water's not working. Do you think the handyman can check it later?"
She smiles at him and nods, "Sure. I think he's just out for lunch. I'll tell him to check on your unit when he comes back. Are you stepping out?"
"Yes. I'm gonna grab lunch too. Thanks Rainie."
Tao smiles to himself again as he takes in the rest of Eul-jiro. It's far more different from the worsening smog of Beijing (which is one of the top reasons why he immediately said yes to the transfer) and the people around him seems nice. It's a good thing he actually knows the language which helps too and he looks back at Rainie who waves at him. He smiles and walks away, it's nice that his boss said his apartment has mostly Chinese residents too. Not bad, Huang Zitao.
He gives himself a tiny pat on the back while he walks.
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"Hey, Tao. Welcome back!"
"Hi! Did you tell the handyman?"
"Yes. You might actually see him upstairs. He said he needs to fix William's door first but he'll go to yours next. Just remind him when you see him. He can be an airhead sometimes."
Tao gives her a thumbs up and heads upstairs.
True enough, he sees him down the hallway of the 3rd floor just before he turns the corner to take the flight of stairs again (Tao refuses to use the elevator, walking is good). He takes a step forward and clears his throat, "Uhm, Rainie told me to remind you to come by my unit, it's 502 by the way, to check on my sink."
The man who's got his back on Tao the whole time he spoke turns to him and Tao fights the urge to blush. This handyman sure is one gorgeous handyman, Tao admits to himself. He's got his long blond hair tied into a bun with his sides shaven. He only has the faint sideburns and goatee growing on his face. Again, Tao fights the urge - this time to lunge and maybe kiss this man.
"Sure. Let me just finish this."
Tao nods and reciprocates the shy smile the handyman gave him before running up the stairs and maybe freshen up a bit.
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He has just finished combing his hair in place when there's a knock on the door and he makes sure to unbutton the first two buttons of his shirt before opening the piece of wood dividing him and the man sent by the gods to fix his sink.
"Come in and I apologize for the mess. I just moved in."
"I can see that." Handyman hottie replies and Tao is sure he's turning red. Was handyman hottie's voice really this deep and sultry and oh so seductive? "Where's my patient?"
"There." Tao points out to the kitchen sink, "I tried to turn it on twice but it wont work. The water in the bathroom's fine though."
"Well, this apartment's not entirely brand new and your unit's previous owner must have been a bit rough." He says as he inspects the faucet. He ducks down and Tao stares at his butt and he swallows hard. "Y'see, Yuyen, the previous tenant, has clumsy hands for a gym instructor. He sometimes doesn't know his own strength."
"Strength. Yes."
"And he's also a DIY kind of guy..." Handyman hottie squats on the floor as he inspects the pipes. Tao watches as his arm muscles flex as he reaches for the pipes. The scorpion tattoo on his arm looks alive on his skin and Tao kind of wants to touch it. And maybe taste it too.
'Shit, when was the last time I had sex?' He thinks to himself because damn. Handyman hottie is almost coming into Tao's dangerous territories without lifting so much of a finger.
"Knew it."
Handyman hottie's voice cuts Tao's thoughts and he blinks at him, "Yuyen kind of shut the valve too hard. He didn't keep it open for you and I don't think you have the actual strength to loosen this anyway."
"Hey. My hands aren't as lithe as you think. I can demonstrate it on you."
Handyman hottie stops short from reaching into the valve and stares at Tao, "What?"
"N-nevermind. I'm sorry."
And there it is again! The shy smile, no, smirk, and Tao kind of dies a little inside. Handyman hottie shakes his head and takes care of the problem.
Only it almost kills Tao since it's causing another problem. Handyman hottie's making small grunts and moans as he turns on the valve and he kinda turns Tao on too and please let it be done already and--
Splurt! Splurt! Splash!
Tao gasps and Handyman hottie stands to stop the water from further causing havoc and closes the faucet, "I should have checked whether this was closed or not..."
Tao gapes because the other man's front is soaked and his white shirt is clinging onto him like a second skin and is that another tattoo on his chest? "Wait here, okay?!" Tao immediately leaves the room and returns just as fast with a towel and another shirt, "I'm so sorry about that! Here, dry yourself off and you can have the shirt."
"Oh. Okay, cool."
And of course, as icing on top of a motherfucking cake, H.H, as Tao will now call him in his head, takes off his shirt unceremoniously, dabs the towel on his chest and then puts on Tao's shirt.
"Everything should be working now. Don't hesitate to ask for me should any other problems occur."
Tao only nods and sees H.H. to the door. Tao leans against the wood after he closes it and sighs. He sweeps the cold sweat on his forehead and wonders if every handyman is as hot as H.H. in Seoul because thank goodness for handymen!
Tao wonders if he can destroy a few more things just to call for...
"I didn't get his name." Tao facepalms and shakes his head. He is just about to return to his bedroom when another series of knocks came. Tao grins thinking H.H must have forgotten something like a tool, or giving his name and maybe a kiss or two for him.
Tao opens the door to see another guy with a warm smile, "Hello, I'm Donghae and Rainie said you have a problem with your kitchen sink."
"You're the handyman?!"
"The one and only. During day shift, of course. Hyukjae's shift is later."
Tao facepalms and then smiles at Donghae, "Uhm, it's fine now. I think there's been some mix-ups and it's my fault. I will just call again if there are other problems."
"Alright. See you and welcome to the building."
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Tao takes another intake of air before finally knocking at Unit 314. He practiced this scenario for two days because it actually took him that long to muster the courage to face H.H which is not an actual Handyman at all but still an overall hottie.
"Hi." Tao blurts out when the door opens and H.H beams at him.
"Mr. Unit 502. What seems to be the problem this time?"
Tao chuckles and he knows he's blushing now, "That was really embarrassing. I'm sorry it took this long to apologize for the mix up."
"It's fine. No harm done and I'm really glad to be of help."
Tao shoves a bottle of wine at H.H, "Please, take it. As token of my apology."
"You don't have to bother. We're practically neighbors."
"Just take it, please?"
H.H chuckles and takes the bottle, "Hmn. How about you come by on Saturday? I will cook dinner and you know, welcome you to the apartment properly?"
"Sure!" Tao's eyes widen immediately because he sounded so eager because he actually is. The male in front of him grins and then extends a hand, "It's Wu Yifan. Some people call me Kris so you can call me however you want."
Tao takes his hand and smiles, "Tao. I'm Huang Zitao. Nice to meet you, Yifan."
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"What is wrong with you?" Minseok asks a fidgety Tao from across his table and the Chinese just beams. "It's Friday! Who doesn't get excited on Fridays?"
"I don't." Jonghyun grunts from next to him, "It only means I will have two days until Monday with nothing to do."
"You're a workaholic." Tao comments and smiles to himself, "Can't wait for tomorrow."
"Hey, Zitao." Minho's voice booms from behind Minseok and even Jonghyun looks up from his monitor. "We haven't celebrated your welcome party yet. Should we do it tomorrow?"
"NOT TOMORROW!"
"You don't have to be so against it!" Minseok laughs, "Are you getting laid tomorrow?"
"Shut up."
"Barely two weeks in the country and our baby Zitao's already getting some?" Kibum grins and Tao doesn't even hide the blush, "I just have a prior commitment, okay?"
"Of getting laid." Taemin butts in from behind Kibum and they all chuckle loudly. Tao rolls his eyes and just smirks, "Stop it, guys. You might jinx it."
"All of you get back to work!" Jinki suddenly blurts out from behind his table, "It's Friday, we have deadlines to meet!" Their supervisor says aloud and Tao cant be thankful enough for finally getting the attention from him, "We all need to finish this so we won't overtime and Zitao's date doesn't bail."
Tao takes it back. Everyone's out to get him in this office.
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For the nth time the following night, Tao changes his shirt. He's been on front of the mirror for over an hour now and he still hasn't decided what to wear. He wonders if he should wear a casual T-shirt and jeans because they might just be eating some fast food.
Then again, Tao thinks, he gave him a bottle of wine.
He throws his Captain America shirt and puts on his black dress shirt. He keeps his faded jeans and checks himself in the mirror again. "We're just gonna have dinner." He whispers and takes another deep breath, "Let's go."
He walks nervously on the hallway and when he reaches Yifan's unit, he wipes his sweaty palms against his jeans and knocks. He hears feet shuffling against wooden floors and the door knob turning. He smiles to himself but turns into shock when someone not Yifan opens the door.
The woman smiles at him as she puts the baby in her arms in a more comfortable position, "Hi. You might be Zitao?"
"Y-yes..."
"Well, we've been waiting for you. Come in."
Tao doesn't know what comes over him but he shakes his head no, "I-I'm sorry. I didn't know how to contact him but.... T-there was an emergency at work..."
The woman raises an eyebrow as Tao backs away, "I have to go. Please tell him I'm sorry."
The woman closes the door just in time for Yifan to get out of his bedroom, "Was that--?"
"He said it was an emergency at work."
"Yeah, right."
The woman shrugs his shoulders and shakes her head, "Well, at least pack me some of the food. Let's not waste it."
"Yeah. Get as much as you want."
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"Thank goodness you're all free tonight." Zitao smiles at his officemates who luckily were just doing a rain check for Tao, to the point that Minho offered his apartment for the party - even Jonghyun came.
"Y'know, you're not even sure who's that woman and child." Minseok pats Zitao's leg and sighs, "You came to a conclusion fast."
"He's too handsome to be single, let alone, gay." Zitao slurs as he drinks his third bottle, "Who am I kidding?"
"Well, let's not waste time talking about this, no offense, Tao." Kibum smiles, "But this is your welcoming party and not a pity party for a lay - good or bad - that didn't happen."
Tao shrugs and raises his beer bottle. "Let's party."
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Tao does the best thing he thought of doing by avoiding any types of encounter with Yifan. He's learned to choose the elevator rather than taking the stairs just so he won't see him down the hallway. He goes home a little later than usual after seeing Yifan enter the building a few minutes before him a few days ago. Tao has mastered the art of ninjutsu when it comes to Yifan, to say the least.
It was a Saturday morning and at least three weeks after the incident with Yifan and Tao was walking down the hallway with Minseok who came earlier for their morning jog.
"Say, Tao."
"Hmn...?"
"The elevator is broken, apparently."
"What? Why?"
"How do I know? I don't live here."
Tao takes a deep breath then walks to the stairs, "Let's go then. And hurry."
Minseok shakes his head and catches up, "Do you think Jongdae's at the park today?"
"Probably. I mean, if he's there then it will be the third time we see him and I don't think it's coincidence by then."
Minseok smiles and they walk further down the stairs. Tao is almost feeling relieved because they're almost at the ground floor and there's still no Yifan in sight.
Almost.
"Tao?"
Tao and Minseok stops and Yifan is right in front of them in his tracksuit and messy bun and Tao just wants to scream because this is quite unfair. Or not. Tao smiles at Yifan and casually wraps an arm around Minseok's.
"Hi, Yifan."
Yifan takes a quick look at Minseok then looks back at Tao, "You never came back for dinner and I haven't seen you since then."
"W-well, I got busy." Tao pulls Minseok closer who now realizes what his friend is doing and he decides to play along by smiling appreciatively to whatever Tao is doing.
"I can see that. Well, I won't keep you and...?"
"Minseok." Minseok speaks and Yifan nods, "It's Yifan."
Tao and Minseok moves to the side to give room for Yifan. The latter stops next to him and pats him on the shoulder, "My sister hoped to meet you, actually. She helped cooked dinner. See you around."
Tao turns to look at Yifan but he's already walking up the stairs.
"I told you." Minseok snickers and Tao elbows him on the ribs. "Shut up."
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"You know, you can just knock on his door and apologize. I'm sure he said she's his sister with a purpose." Minseok tells Tao as they rest on a bench, "Just a piece of advice so you'd stop whining already."
"After practically pretending to be involved with you? Why did you have to play along?!"
Minseok takes a swig of water from his bottle before staring blankly at Tao. "Seriously?"
Tao kicks his feet and thrashes his body on the bench from utter frustration, "You saw him, right? Isn't he just the hottest guy ever? Dibs on him, okay?"
Minseok laughs, "Dibs on him? Huh. Last I've heard you blew him off on what could have been a dinner date."
"Stop reminding me!"
Minseok laughs and Tao stands from the bench, "You're so mean, hyung!"
"You're really adorable when you're flustered."
"I'm going home!" He tells the older man before turning to walk away.
"Don't be mad! Come on! Breakfast is on me."
Tao stops at the mention of free food and acts like Minseok has yet to win him over, "No cheap americano and I'll forgive you."
They enter a café and Tao finds a table for two. He's checking his phone while he waits and ignores everyone around him getting in and out of the place. He looks up when he hears the tray and smiles at Minseok who bought him food much to his liking.
"So? How are you gonna talk to him?"
"Who?"
Minseok raises an eyebrow and snorts, "Who else?"
Tao shrugs and picks a biscotti, "I don't know what you're talking about."
Minseok laughs and reaches over the table to ruffle Tao's hair. They're laughing together when the door opens and Tao stops and stares because the newcomer is looking at him too.
Yifan smiles and nods before heading straight to the counter. Tao swats Minseok's hand away from his hair and just grumbles madly to himself about perfect timing.
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Tao stares at the number on the door then to the end of the hallway where Minseok is watching him. Tao shakes his head and tries to walk away from the door when Minseok threatens to give him more work on Monday.
Tao doesn't know how this happened. He and his friend had breakfast and went home separately. A few hours later, Minseok is back at his apartment, telling him to shower and they have somewhere to go to. Tao blames the word "free" again because Minseok said it's free dinner this time.
Next thing he knew, Minseok is dragging him to Yifan's apartment and telling him he should talk to the other guy and explain everything to him. And Minseok will not leave until Tao gets invited inside Yifan's apartment.
So now, he's been standing in front of the door for at least five minutes now, doing nothing except trying to escape. Another minute passes and Tao still doesn't do anything. He fidgets and throw curses at Minseok while still contemplating on what to do..
Tao almost jumps off his skin when the apartment door opens and Yifan is smirking at him.
"How long are you gonna stand there for?"
"I... I just got here."
"Right."
"W-well, no. Uhm."
"You're such a bad liar." Yifan steps out and looks at the end of the hallway to find Minseok and much to Tao's horror, his friend gives a thumbs up to Yifan before walking away.
"He's not your boyfriend, I know."
Tao rubs the back of his neck and Yifan leans against the doorframe, "Y'see, I haven't opened the wine you gave me. We can drink it now."
Tao takes a deep breath and finally looks up at Yifan, "Look, I'm sorry I blew you off. I assumed she was your wife and-- It's just that, you're hot and--"
Yifan laughs and Tao stops talking, "You think I'm hot?"
Tao nods and Yifan rolls his eyes playfully before grabbing Tao inside the apartment. Yifan pushes Tao against the door and leans closer to his ear, "I think you are, too."
Tao shivers when Yifan's brushes his nose softly on the skin of Tao's neck and travels down to his collarbone, "So, Tao? Wine?"
"Ye... Yes."
"Alright." Yifan says and steps away from Tao's personal space but not before leaving a fleeting kiss on the crook of Tao's neck. Tao finally catches his breath and walks away from the door and sits on the couch even without being told to. He needs something solid to hold on to, or at least land on to since his head is feeling a bit light.
Yifan returns with the wine in a bucket cooler and two glasses. Classy.
Tao smiles and their fingers brush when he reaches for a glass. Yifan only smirks. "So? Almost a month of ignoring me, huh?"
"To be precise, I'm not ignoring you. I was avoiding you." Tao corrects Yifan as the other pours him wine. Yifan chuckles and pours himself a glass, "All the same. I couldn't see your face."
Tao turns red and he hasn't even take a sip of the wine so he can't blame the alcohol. "You flirt."
Yifan laughs and drinks his wine, Tao does the same. They look at each other behind their glasses, without even trying to break eye contact - nevermind that the some of the alcohol is dripping from the side of their mouths. Yifan smirks and puts the empty glass down on the table before grabbing Tao's and throwing it to the floor.
Tao jumps when the glass shatters into pieces but what surprises him more is when Yifan is just a tad too close for comfort and he can actually feel his breath against his lips, "I want you." Yifan whispers seductively and inching a bit closer without their lips touching. "But if you don't want to do this, tell me and I'll back off."
Tao smiles and responds by kissing Yifan on the lips. Yifan grabs the back of Tao's neck and guides him into his lap as they kiss with more heated passion. The blond locks Tao's legs around his waist before standing and leading both of them to his bedroom.
Yifan lays Tao on the bed without cutting the kiss. The latter pulls the blond closer, their growing erections brushing against each other. Tao lets out a moan and Yifan smirks into the kiss. The blond's mouth travels from Tao's lips to his neck while his hand unbuttons the front of Tao's shirt.
Tao's breath hitches when Yifan plays with his nipple. He tugs on Yifan's shirt and Yifan removes himself from the crook of Tao's neck to take off the offending material.
"Your tattoos are nice." Tao smiles and Yifan raises an eyebrow, "Only the tattoos?"
Tao licks his bottom lip, sits up and trails kisses from the head of the dragon on Yifan's chest traveling to his chest, his shoulder and then his neck. Tao licks on Yifan's ear and whispers, "Everything else is better."
"Glad to know." Yifan pushes Tao back on the bed and kisses him languidly. His hands travel down south and unbuttons Tao's pants. Yifan tugs the material off and Tao shivers underneath him when the cold air touches his bare skin.
"Oh god..." Tao moans when Yifan starts pumping his leaking cock, "Fuck...."
Yifan kisses his navel and travels upwards to his lips, "Do you like this?"
Tao doesn't reply with words but kisses Yifan instead. He lets out a shaky breath between their lips when Yifan stops giving him a handjob and starts spreading his legs. He can hear Yifan fumbling for something and the hears a bottle cap opening and closing.
"Yifan..." Tao moans out loud when Yifan enters a lube-slicked finger. Tao arches his back and Yifan adds another digit. "Fuck, Yifan..."
Yifan adds another digit and Tao clenches his fists on the sheets, "I'm...!" Tao swallows a scream when Yifan curls his fingers and brushes against his prostate, "Yifan... More..."
Yifan kisses Tao who moans defeatedly when the blond removes his fingers inside of him. "Ready?" Yifan whispers against his ear and Tao nods. Yifan spreads his legs wider and Tao feels the tip of Yifan's cock breaching his entrance.
Inch by slow inch, Tao can feel Yifan entering him. He takes deep breaths as he watches Yifan's face clench in pleasure while pushing his cock inside of him. They both let out a breath they didn't know they were holding when Yifan finally enters him fully. Tao locks his legs around Yifan waist and pushes him deeper into him. "Move, Yifan..."
It starts out slowly, as if Yifan is teasing Tao. "Yifan, come on..." Tao moans and locks his eyes with Yifan, "Move faster..." Yifan smirks before bending down and kissing him. The blond picks up his pace without cutting off the kiss. Tao arches his back and pushes Yifan down with his legs so he can rub his neglected cock between their bodies. "Fuck, Tao..."
"Yifan... I can't.... I'm--!" Tao spills his orgasm between their stomachs while Yifan thrusts harder and faster inside of him. Tao scratches his nails on the blond's arms and clenches his muscles around Yifan's cock. "Tao... Fuck!"
Tao feels Yifan's semen spill inside of him and the heat overwhelms him. Yifan sticks his forehead to his and they stare at each other with labored breaths. Tao smiles and leans up closer to give Yifan a kiss. The blond pulls out of Tao but keeps kissing him lazily.
Yifan cuts the kiss and stares at Tao, "Hey, beautiful. Shower?" He asks with a smile and Tao nods.
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Tao is drying his hair while Yifan changes his sheets. He is looking at the blond thinking whether he should ask or not. Yifan catches him staring and winks at him. Tao takes a deep breath and speaks, "What happens now?"
"Aren't you sleeping over?"
"I'm sleeping over?"
Yifan nods and walks up to him, the blond smiles when he stops in front of him, "I want to be your boyfriend."
"Really?"
Yifan nods, "I mean, I wanted to take you out on a date first before... Well, y'know. But I couldn't help it when you came earlier and you didn't say no so I guess you wanted it too."
"I wanted it too."
"Wanted what?"
"Sleeping over." Tao chuckles and puts his hands on Yifan's cheeks, "And the sex, of course." Tao steps closer and gives Yifan a brief kiss before smiling wide at him, "Most importantly, I want to be your boyfriend too."
Career? Check.
Nice apartment? Check.
Boyfriend? Soon. Check.
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Author's Notes: I can actually still write. I'm feeling a little rusty but I'm still glad I was finally able to finish this one because this was supposed to be for Valentine's day. I hope you liked!
I'm still here, I still ship TaoRis but real life and laziness takes over me. Ahahaha.
Chapters: Oneshot
Author: paranoiascreams
Genre: AU, Smut, Fluff, Romance
Warning: Unbeta'd
Rating: R-18
Pairings/Characters: Yifan x Tao
Synopsis: Tao moves to Seoul and meets the hottest handy man in the entire universe.
Disclaimer: Any similarites to any kind of media is not intentional, don't sue me. I don't have the money.
Tao smiles as he takes the last of his boxes inside his newly acquired apartment. He thinks that it isn't so bad. The apartment's in the heart of the city and his office is only a good ten-minute walk away.
Speaking of work, his company's paying his rent for the first year of his stay, given that he was transferred from their Beijing branch to Seoul. He's been transferred here as the new branch manager and Tao sighs with a huge grin on his face because why the hell not? He's just turned 25 and he goes over his mental checklist.
"Hmn. Career? Check. Nice apartment? Check. Boyfriend? Soon." He chuckles as he talks to himself and then sets the box he didn't realize he's still holding down the floor and heads to the kitchen.
"Moving sure is exhausting..." He walks to the sink to wash his hands only to realize that the faucet isn't working. He runs to the bathroom but the water inside is running smoothly. He checks the kitchen sink again but no water comes out.
"Take out it is. Time to explore my new city anyway."
Tao skips on his step as he makes his way down from his 5th floor apartment and greets the receptionist he's already met moments ago. "How was it, Tao? Everything going well?"
Tao nods at Rainie then sighs, "Except for the kitchen sink. Water's not working. Do you think the handyman can check it later?"
She smiles at him and nods, "Sure. I think he's just out for lunch. I'll tell him to check on your unit when he comes back. Are you stepping out?"
"Yes. I'm gonna grab lunch too. Thanks Rainie."
Tao smiles to himself again as he takes in the rest of Eul-jiro. It's far more different from the worsening smog of Beijing (which is one of the top reasons why he immediately said yes to the transfer) and the people around him seems nice. It's a good thing he actually knows the language which helps too and he looks back at Rainie who waves at him. He smiles and walks away, it's nice that his boss said his apartment has mostly Chinese residents too. Not bad, Huang Zitao.
He gives himself a tiny pat on the back while he walks.
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"Hey, Tao. Welcome back!"
"Hi! Did you tell the handyman?"
"Yes. You might actually see him upstairs. He said he needs to fix William's door first but he'll go to yours next. Just remind him when you see him. He can be an airhead sometimes."
Tao gives her a thumbs up and heads upstairs.
True enough, he sees him down the hallway of the 3rd floor just before he turns the corner to take the flight of stairs again (Tao refuses to use the elevator, walking is good). He takes a step forward and clears his throat, "Uhm, Rainie told me to remind you to come by my unit, it's 502 by the way, to check on my sink."
The man who's got his back on Tao the whole time he spoke turns to him and Tao fights the urge to blush. This handyman sure is one gorgeous handyman, Tao admits to himself. He's got his long blond hair tied into a bun with his sides shaven. He only has the faint sideburns and goatee growing on his face. Again, Tao fights the urge - this time to lunge and maybe kiss this man.
"Sure. Let me just finish this."
Tao nods and reciprocates the shy smile the handyman gave him before running up the stairs and maybe freshen up a bit.
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He has just finished combing his hair in place when there's a knock on the door and he makes sure to unbutton the first two buttons of his shirt before opening the piece of wood dividing him and the man sent by the gods to fix his sink.
"Come in and I apologize for the mess. I just moved in."
"I can see that." Handyman hottie replies and Tao is sure he's turning red. Was handyman hottie's voice really this deep and sultry and oh so seductive? "Where's my patient?"
"There." Tao points out to the kitchen sink, "I tried to turn it on twice but it wont work. The water in the bathroom's fine though."
"Well, this apartment's not entirely brand new and your unit's previous owner must have been a bit rough." He says as he inspects the faucet. He ducks down and Tao stares at his butt and he swallows hard. "Y'see, Yuyen, the previous tenant, has clumsy hands for a gym instructor. He sometimes doesn't know his own strength."
"Strength. Yes."
"And he's also a DIY kind of guy..." Handyman hottie squats on the floor as he inspects the pipes. Tao watches as his arm muscles flex as he reaches for the pipes. The scorpion tattoo on his arm looks alive on his skin and Tao kind of wants to touch it. And maybe taste it too.
'Shit, when was the last time I had sex?' He thinks to himself because damn. Handyman hottie is almost coming into Tao's dangerous territories without lifting so much of a finger.
"Knew it."
Handyman hottie's voice cuts Tao's thoughts and he blinks at him, "Yuyen kind of shut the valve too hard. He didn't keep it open for you and I don't think you have the actual strength to loosen this anyway."
"Hey. My hands aren't as lithe as you think. I can demonstrate it on you."
Handyman hottie stops short from reaching into the valve and stares at Tao, "What?"
"N-nevermind. I'm sorry."
And there it is again! The shy smile, no, smirk, and Tao kind of dies a little inside. Handyman hottie shakes his head and takes care of the problem.
Only it almost kills Tao since it's causing another problem. Handyman hottie's making small grunts and moans as he turns on the valve and he kinda turns Tao on too and please let it be done already and--
Splurt! Splurt! Splash!
Tao gasps and Handyman hottie stands to stop the water from further causing havoc and closes the faucet, "I should have checked whether this was closed or not..."
Tao gapes because the other man's front is soaked and his white shirt is clinging onto him like a second skin and is that another tattoo on his chest? "Wait here, okay?!" Tao immediately leaves the room and returns just as fast with a towel and another shirt, "I'm so sorry about that! Here, dry yourself off and you can have the shirt."
"Oh. Okay, cool."
And of course, as icing on top of a motherfucking cake, H.H, as Tao will now call him in his head, takes off his shirt unceremoniously, dabs the towel on his chest and then puts on Tao's shirt.
"Everything should be working now. Don't hesitate to ask for me should any other problems occur."
Tao only nods and sees H.H. to the door. Tao leans against the wood after he closes it and sighs. He sweeps the cold sweat on his forehead and wonders if every handyman is as hot as H.H. in Seoul because thank goodness for handymen!
Tao wonders if he can destroy a few more things just to call for...
"I didn't get his name." Tao facepalms and shakes his head. He is just about to return to his bedroom when another series of knocks came. Tao grins thinking H.H must have forgotten something like a tool, or giving his name and maybe a kiss or two for him.
Tao opens the door to see another guy with a warm smile, "Hello, I'm Donghae and Rainie said you have a problem with your kitchen sink."
"You're the handyman?!"
"The one and only. During day shift, of course. Hyukjae's shift is later."
Tao facepalms and then smiles at Donghae, "Uhm, it's fine now. I think there's been some mix-ups and it's my fault. I will just call again if there are other problems."
"Alright. See you and welcome to the building."
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Tao takes another intake of air before finally knocking at Unit 314. He practiced this scenario for two days because it actually took him that long to muster the courage to face H.H which is not an actual Handyman at all but still an overall hottie.
"Hi." Tao blurts out when the door opens and H.H beams at him.
"Mr. Unit 502. What seems to be the problem this time?"
Tao chuckles and he knows he's blushing now, "That was really embarrassing. I'm sorry it took this long to apologize for the mix up."
"It's fine. No harm done and I'm really glad to be of help."
Tao shoves a bottle of wine at H.H, "Please, take it. As token of my apology."
"You don't have to bother. We're practically neighbors."
"Just take it, please?"
H.H chuckles and takes the bottle, "Hmn. How about you come by on Saturday? I will cook dinner and you know, welcome you to the apartment properly?"
"Sure!" Tao's eyes widen immediately because he sounded so eager because he actually is. The male in front of him grins and then extends a hand, "It's Wu Yifan. Some people call me Kris so you can call me however you want."
Tao takes his hand and smiles, "Tao. I'm Huang Zitao. Nice to meet you, Yifan."
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"What is wrong with you?" Minseok asks a fidgety Tao from across his table and the Chinese just beams. "It's Friday! Who doesn't get excited on Fridays?"
"I don't." Jonghyun grunts from next to him, "It only means I will have two days until Monday with nothing to do."
"You're a workaholic." Tao comments and smiles to himself, "Can't wait for tomorrow."
"Hey, Zitao." Minho's voice booms from behind Minseok and even Jonghyun looks up from his monitor. "We haven't celebrated your welcome party yet. Should we do it tomorrow?"
"NOT TOMORROW!"
"You don't have to be so against it!" Minseok laughs, "Are you getting laid tomorrow?"
"Shut up."
"Barely two weeks in the country and our baby Zitao's already getting some?" Kibum grins and Tao doesn't even hide the blush, "I just have a prior commitment, okay?"
"Of getting laid." Taemin butts in from behind Kibum and they all chuckle loudly. Tao rolls his eyes and just smirks, "Stop it, guys. You might jinx it."
"All of you get back to work!" Jinki suddenly blurts out from behind his table, "It's Friday, we have deadlines to meet!" Their supervisor says aloud and Tao cant be thankful enough for finally getting the attention from him, "We all need to finish this so we won't overtime and Zitao's date doesn't bail."
Tao takes it back. Everyone's out to get him in this office.
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For the nth time the following night, Tao changes his shirt. He's been on front of the mirror for over an hour now and he still hasn't decided what to wear. He wonders if he should wear a casual T-shirt and jeans because they might just be eating some fast food.
Then again, Tao thinks, he gave him a bottle of wine.
He throws his Captain America shirt and puts on his black dress shirt. He keeps his faded jeans and checks himself in the mirror again. "We're just gonna have dinner." He whispers and takes another deep breath, "Let's go."
He walks nervously on the hallway and when he reaches Yifan's unit, he wipes his sweaty palms against his jeans and knocks. He hears feet shuffling against wooden floors and the door knob turning. He smiles to himself but turns into shock when someone not Yifan opens the door.
The woman smiles at him as she puts the baby in her arms in a more comfortable position, "Hi. You might be Zitao?"
"Y-yes..."
"Well, we've been waiting for you. Come in."
Tao doesn't know what comes over him but he shakes his head no, "I-I'm sorry. I didn't know how to contact him but.... T-there was an emergency at work..."
The woman raises an eyebrow as Tao backs away, "I have to go. Please tell him I'm sorry."
The woman closes the door just in time for Yifan to get out of his bedroom, "Was that--?"
"He said it was an emergency at work."
"Yeah, right."
The woman shrugs his shoulders and shakes her head, "Well, at least pack me some of the food. Let's not waste it."
"Yeah. Get as much as you want."
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"Thank goodness you're all free tonight." Zitao smiles at his officemates who luckily were just doing a rain check for Tao, to the point that Minho offered his apartment for the party - even Jonghyun came.
"Y'know, you're not even sure who's that woman and child." Minseok pats Zitao's leg and sighs, "You came to a conclusion fast."
"He's too handsome to be single, let alone, gay." Zitao slurs as he drinks his third bottle, "Who am I kidding?"
"Well, let's not waste time talking about this, no offense, Tao." Kibum smiles, "But this is your welcoming party and not a pity party for a lay - good or bad - that didn't happen."
Tao shrugs and raises his beer bottle. "Let's party."
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Tao does the best thing he thought of doing by avoiding any types of encounter with Yifan. He's learned to choose the elevator rather than taking the stairs just so he won't see him down the hallway. He goes home a little later than usual after seeing Yifan enter the building a few minutes before him a few days ago. Tao has mastered the art of ninjutsu when it comes to Yifan, to say the least.
It was a Saturday morning and at least three weeks after the incident with Yifan and Tao was walking down the hallway with Minseok who came earlier for their morning jog.
"Say, Tao."
"Hmn...?"
"The elevator is broken, apparently."
"What? Why?"
"How do I know? I don't live here."
Tao takes a deep breath then walks to the stairs, "Let's go then. And hurry."
Minseok shakes his head and catches up, "Do you think Jongdae's at the park today?"
"Probably. I mean, if he's there then it will be the third time we see him and I don't think it's coincidence by then."
Minseok smiles and they walk further down the stairs. Tao is almost feeling relieved because they're almost at the ground floor and there's still no Yifan in sight.
Almost.
"Tao?"
Tao and Minseok stops and Yifan is right in front of them in his tracksuit and messy bun and Tao just wants to scream because this is quite unfair. Or not. Tao smiles at Yifan and casually wraps an arm around Minseok's.
"Hi, Yifan."
Yifan takes a quick look at Minseok then looks back at Tao, "You never came back for dinner and I haven't seen you since then."
"W-well, I got busy." Tao pulls Minseok closer who now realizes what his friend is doing and he decides to play along by smiling appreciatively to whatever Tao is doing.
"I can see that. Well, I won't keep you and...?"
"Minseok." Minseok speaks and Yifan nods, "It's Yifan."
Tao and Minseok moves to the side to give room for Yifan. The latter stops next to him and pats him on the shoulder, "My sister hoped to meet you, actually. She helped cooked dinner. See you around."
Tao turns to look at Yifan but he's already walking up the stairs.
"I told you." Minseok snickers and Tao elbows him on the ribs. "Shut up."
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"You know, you can just knock on his door and apologize. I'm sure he said she's his sister with a purpose." Minseok tells Tao as they rest on a bench, "Just a piece of advice so you'd stop whining already."
"After practically pretending to be involved with you? Why did you have to play along?!"
Minseok takes a swig of water from his bottle before staring blankly at Tao. "Seriously?"
Tao kicks his feet and thrashes his body on the bench from utter frustration, "You saw him, right? Isn't he just the hottest guy ever? Dibs on him, okay?"
Minseok laughs, "Dibs on him? Huh. Last I've heard you blew him off on what could have been a dinner date."
"Stop reminding me!"
Minseok laughs and Tao stands from the bench, "You're so mean, hyung!"
"You're really adorable when you're flustered."
"I'm going home!" He tells the older man before turning to walk away.
"Don't be mad! Come on! Breakfast is on me."
Tao stops at the mention of free food and acts like Minseok has yet to win him over, "No cheap americano and I'll forgive you."
They enter a café and Tao finds a table for two. He's checking his phone while he waits and ignores everyone around him getting in and out of the place. He looks up when he hears the tray and smiles at Minseok who bought him food much to his liking.
"So? How are you gonna talk to him?"
"Who?"
Minseok raises an eyebrow and snorts, "Who else?"
Tao shrugs and picks a biscotti, "I don't know what you're talking about."
Minseok laughs and reaches over the table to ruffle Tao's hair. They're laughing together when the door opens and Tao stops and stares because the newcomer is looking at him too.
Yifan smiles and nods before heading straight to the counter. Tao swats Minseok's hand away from his hair and just grumbles madly to himself about perfect timing.
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Tao stares at the number on the door then to the end of the hallway where Minseok is watching him. Tao shakes his head and tries to walk away from the door when Minseok threatens to give him more work on Monday.
Tao doesn't know how this happened. He and his friend had breakfast and went home separately. A few hours later, Minseok is back at his apartment, telling him to shower and they have somewhere to go to. Tao blames the word "free" again because Minseok said it's free dinner this time.
Next thing he knew, Minseok is dragging him to Yifan's apartment and telling him he should talk to the other guy and explain everything to him. And Minseok will not leave until Tao gets invited inside Yifan's apartment.
So now, he's been standing in front of the door for at least five minutes now, doing nothing except trying to escape. Another minute passes and Tao still doesn't do anything. He fidgets and throw curses at Minseok while still contemplating on what to do..
Tao almost jumps off his skin when the apartment door opens and Yifan is smirking at him.
"How long are you gonna stand there for?"
"I... I just got here."
"Right."
"W-well, no. Uhm."
"You're such a bad liar." Yifan steps out and looks at the end of the hallway to find Minseok and much to Tao's horror, his friend gives a thumbs up to Yifan before walking away.
"He's not your boyfriend, I know."
Tao rubs the back of his neck and Yifan leans against the doorframe, "Y'see, I haven't opened the wine you gave me. We can drink it now."
Tao takes a deep breath and finally looks up at Yifan, "Look, I'm sorry I blew you off. I assumed she was your wife and-- It's just that, you're hot and--"
Yifan laughs and Tao stops talking, "You think I'm hot?"
Tao nods and Yifan rolls his eyes playfully before grabbing Tao inside the apartment. Yifan pushes Tao against the door and leans closer to his ear, "I think you are, too."
Tao shivers when Yifan's brushes his nose softly on the skin of Tao's neck and travels down to his collarbone, "So, Tao? Wine?"
"Ye... Yes."
"Alright." Yifan says and steps away from Tao's personal space but not before leaving a fleeting kiss on the crook of Tao's neck. Tao finally catches his breath and walks away from the door and sits on the couch even without being told to. He needs something solid to hold on to, or at least land on to since his head is feeling a bit light.
Yifan returns with the wine in a bucket cooler and two glasses. Classy.
Tao smiles and their fingers brush when he reaches for a glass. Yifan only smirks. "So? Almost a month of ignoring me, huh?"
"To be precise, I'm not ignoring you. I was avoiding you." Tao corrects Yifan as the other pours him wine. Yifan chuckles and pours himself a glass, "All the same. I couldn't see your face."
Tao turns red and he hasn't even take a sip of the wine so he can't blame the alcohol. "You flirt."
Yifan laughs and drinks his wine, Tao does the same. They look at each other behind their glasses, without even trying to break eye contact - nevermind that the some of the alcohol is dripping from the side of their mouths. Yifan smirks and puts the empty glass down on the table before grabbing Tao's and throwing it to the floor.
Tao jumps when the glass shatters into pieces but what surprises him more is when Yifan is just a tad too close for comfort and he can actually feel his breath against his lips, "I want you." Yifan whispers seductively and inching a bit closer without their lips touching. "But if you don't want to do this, tell me and I'll back off."
Tao smiles and responds by kissing Yifan on the lips. Yifan grabs the back of Tao's neck and guides him into his lap as they kiss with more heated passion. The blond locks Tao's legs around his waist before standing and leading both of them to his bedroom.
Yifan lays Tao on the bed without cutting the kiss. The latter pulls the blond closer, their growing erections brushing against each other. Tao lets out a moan and Yifan smirks into the kiss. The blond's mouth travels from Tao's lips to his neck while his hand unbuttons the front of Tao's shirt.
Tao's breath hitches when Yifan plays with his nipple. He tugs on Yifan's shirt and Yifan removes himself from the crook of Tao's neck to take off the offending material.
"Your tattoos are nice." Tao smiles and Yifan raises an eyebrow, "Only the tattoos?"
Tao licks his bottom lip, sits up and trails kisses from the head of the dragon on Yifan's chest traveling to his chest, his shoulder and then his neck. Tao licks on Yifan's ear and whispers, "Everything else is better."
"Glad to know." Yifan pushes Tao back on the bed and kisses him languidly. His hands travel down south and unbuttons Tao's pants. Yifan tugs the material off and Tao shivers underneath him when the cold air touches his bare skin.
"Oh god..." Tao moans when Yifan starts pumping his leaking cock, "Fuck...."
Yifan kisses his navel and travels upwards to his lips, "Do you like this?"
Tao doesn't reply with words but kisses Yifan instead. He lets out a shaky breath between their lips when Yifan stops giving him a handjob and starts spreading his legs. He can hear Yifan fumbling for something and the hears a bottle cap opening and closing.
"Yifan..." Tao moans out loud when Yifan enters a lube-slicked finger. Tao arches his back and Yifan adds another digit. "Fuck, Yifan..."
Yifan adds another digit and Tao clenches his fists on the sheets, "I'm...!" Tao swallows a scream when Yifan curls his fingers and brushes against his prostate, "Yifan... More..."
Yifan kisses Tao who moans defeatedly when the blond removes his fingers inside of him. "Ready?" Yifan whispers against his ear and Tao nods. Yifan spreads his legs wider and Tao feels the tip of Yifan's cock breaching his entrance.
Inch by slow inch, Tao can feel Yifan entering him. He takes deep breaths as he watches Yifan's face clench in pleasure while pushing his cock inside of him. They both let out a breath they didn't know they were holding when Yifan finally enters him fully. Tao locks his legs around Yifan waist and pushes him deeper into him. "Move, Yifan..."
It starts out slowly, as if Yifan is teasing Tao. "Yifan, come on..." Tao moans and locks his eyes with Yifan, "Move faster..." Yifan smirks before bending down and kissing him. The blond picks up his pace without cutting off the kiss. Tao arches his back and pushes Yifan down with his legs so he can rub his neglected cock between their bodies. "Fuck, Tao..."
"Yifan... I can't.... I'm--!" Tao spills his orgasm between their stomachs while Yifan thrusts harder and faster inside of him. Tao scratches his nails on the blond's arms and clenches his muscles around Yifan's cock. "Tao... Fuck!"
Tao feels Yifan's semen spill inside of him and the heat overwhelms him. Yifan sticks his forehead to his and they stare at each other with labored breaths. Tao smiles and leans up closer to give Yifan a kiss. The blond pulls out of Tao but keeps kissing him lazily.
Yifan cuts the kiss and stares at Tao, "Hey, beautiful. Shower?" He asks with a smile and Tao nods.
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Tao is drying his hair while Yifan changes his sheets. He is looking at the blond thinking whether he should ask or not. Yifan catches him staring and winks at him. Tao takes a deep breath and speaks, "What happens now?"
"Aren't you sleeping over?"
"I'm sleeping over?"
Yifan nods and walks up to him, the blond smiles when he stops in front of him, "I want to be your boyfriend."
"Really?"
Yifan nods, "I mean, I wanted to take you out on a date first before... Well, y'know. But I couldn't help it when you came earlier and you didn't say no so I guess you wanted it too."
"I wanted it too."
"Wanted what?"
"Sleeping over." Tao chuckles and puts his hands on Yifan's cheeks, "And the sex, of course." Tao steps closer and gives Yifan a brief kiss before smiling wide at him, "Most importantly, I want to be your boyfriend too."
Career? Check.
Nice apartment? Check.
Boyfriend? Soon. Check.
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Author's Notes: I can actually still write. I'm feeling a little rusty but I'm still glad I was finally able to finish this one because this was supposed to be for Valentine's day. I hope you liked!
I'm still here, I still ship TaoRis but real life and laziness takes over me. Ahahaha.