Give Me the Reason (3/?)
Title: Give Me the Reason (3/?)
Author: RyeoKyu
Genre: Drama, Romance
Pairings: 2min, JongKey, OnTae
Rating: PG-13 (For Now)
Word Count: 1692
Summary: What happens when Taemin confesses his love to Minho, but Minho claims to "can't " feel the same way?
Disclaimer: I own only the fic, SM owns all of the sexy SHINee members
Soon the night turned back to day and the SHINee members were getting ready to go for their album concept. There was still discomfort whenever Taemin and Minho were near each other. After Taemin had went to bed last night everyone kept silent and finished dinner like that. Minho slept on the couch that night to avoid any more awkward situations. It took Minho forever to fall asleep that night and when he finally did, all he thought of was “What if Taemin cried himself to sleep because of me?”
Once the SHINee members reached the main building they were greeted by the stylist noonas. The noonas were fawning over each members but it’s not like they didn’t hear it every day. Frankly, they mastered how to tune them out and only listen for important parts. The noonas brought them to a styling room and showed them the possible hairstyles.
“I want this one!” Key exclaimed happily, holding a picture of a hairstyle where half of your head is shaved off.
Everyone in the room froze and looked at Key as if they found out that he was on something. Jonghyun was the first to break the silence by bursting out laughing. Everyone then turned to him and sent him looks that said “Stop laughing or you’re gonna die.” Key sent him a death glare; it wasn’t ‘til Minho nudged him in the stomach that Jonghyun realized that he was the only one laughing.
“What’s so funny Jjong?” Key said with poison in his tone.
“Well, it’s just…Well it’s stupid!”
At that moment everyone gasped, even the manager. Key clenched his fist but Jonghyun stood his ground.
“What do you mean by ‘it’s stupid’?”
“C’mon Key! You’re shaving half of you head here! Personally I think that’s just being reckless and well…that’s being fucking retarded.”
“Well no one asked for your opinion Kim Jonghyun.”
“Well obviously you need it Kim Kibum.”
“Alright that’s enough! Kibum, go with the noonas to a separate room to discuss about your hairstyle. Jonghyun, stay here with everyone else. I don’t want any rumors to spread around that could damage your reputation. Now go, I have to make a few phone calls.” Their manager said sternly. He then proceeded to walk out of the room with his cell phone is his hand.
“Come along Kibum-sshi, let’s go to room 14 to talk to the other stylists about your hairstyle.” One stylist said trying to coax the idol. Key took one last look at Jonghyun and hooked arms with the stylist and plastered a smirk on his face. “Yes, let’s go noona.”
Jonghyun felt anger boiling in his blood as he watched the noona blush deep red as Key “flirted” with her. When Key left the room, Jonghyun felt a hand on his arm. He looked and saw that it was Onew giving him a look that said “Let him be.”
Jonghyun paced around a bit before looking in the mirror. He saw himself; faux blonde hair, a fair skin tone and an average build. If Key was going to change his image drastically then Jonghyun would too.
“Noona!”
“Yes Jonghyun sshi?”
“I want my hair cut and dyed brown.”
“Are you sure Jonghyun sshi?”
“Yeah, and I want a slight tan and I’m going to train everyday and work on getting a stronger physique.”
“Whoa hyung, what brought this on?” Minho asked, raising an eyebrow to Jonghyun.
“Well, I guess it’s time to show our fans the sexy side of Kim Jonghyun.” He said egotistically.
Minho rolled his eyes as the stylists squealed in over delight. Onew was cheering Jonghyun on about his concept and Taemin just sat by himself, finding that floor rather interesting. Minho watched him with a poignant gaze and couldn’t help but feel that guilt eating at him again.
“Minho sshi, we’re going to cut your hair and dye it black for the album concept.”
“Huh?” Minho said looking at the noonas with confusion.
“We’re going to cut your hair and dye it black.” They repeated, taking his arm to the next room to get it cut and then dyed.
“Good luck Minho!” Onew said with his signature smile while Jonghyun gave him a small nod of approval.
Once Minho was taken away, Jonghyun went with the stylists to work on his new look and Onew was left with Taemin. He walked to the maknae and pulled him up.
“What’s up Onew hyung?”
“Taemin I like you.”
“W-what?”
“I like you Taemin. A lot.”
“But hyung, I like Min-“
Taemin was cut off by Onew’s soft lips. He stood there, shocked and not knowing what to do. Onew pulled back and looked into Taemin eyes with an unreadable expression. Taemin out his hand to his lips and turned away, walking towards the door to escape from his hyung but was stopped.
“Taemin, I know you like Minho.”
“Then why would you kiss me hyung?”
“Because I’m not going to let you go. Taemin I like you okay? I know you don’t feel the same way but please, just let me have this one moment.” Onew said, embracing Taemin in a back hug. Taemin stood there motionless and silent.
“Okay.” Taemin finally said placing his hands on Onew’s forearms.
“Okay?”
“Yes. I’ll let you like me hyung.”
Onew let go of Taemin, turned him around and kissed his forehead. Taemin closed his eyes wondering if he did the right thing by saying yes.
“Taemin, you have to let me be able to love you in front of the other members. Even in front of Minho.” Onew said firmly.
“But why hyung?” Taemin said, looking at him with bewilderment.
“He rejected you didn’t he? And didn’t you suffer last night? I heard you crying Taeminnie. ”
“Y-yeah…”
“Then take your revenge, make him jealous beyond his wildest imagination. Be mine Taemin, be my boyfriend.”
“Hyung…are you sure about this? This is so wrong.” Taemin said backing away, placing his hands on the sides of his head and looking downcast.
“Taemin, trust me. I’ll treat you better then Minho ever could’ve.” He said taking Taemin’s hand and placing small kisses on his knuckles.
“Alright…okay hyung I’ll be your...’boyfriend.” Taemin said, struggling to say the last word as though it was a sin to say. He felt so dirty but he wanted to get back at Minho for making him so heartbroken.
“Great, then I’ll see you tomorrow morning yeobo. I already approved what the stylists wanted your hairstyle to be.”
“Wait, tomorrow morning? I’m not coming back tonight with you guys?”
“I’m afraid not, you’re getting you hair dyed to auburn and you’re going to get extensions.”
“Extensions?! Hyung I can’t have extensions, I’ll look like a girl!” Taemin exclaimed.
“No you won’t, you’ll look beautiful as always.” Onew said pulling Taemin into a tight embrace. Taemin couldn’t help but blush at the sudden contact. Onew then let go and left to go to the next room saying he had to "Get his hair changed".
Taemin looked into the mirror and tried to imagine himself with long hair. He turned away and tried to get himself comfortable with the fact that he was now Onew’s boyfriend. He immediately thought of what happened last night.
-------Flashback-------
Taemin’s POV
Right after Key brought my dinner to the bedroom; I brought the tray to the door and I pressed my ear against it to hear their conversation. While listening, I ate silently as I heard Key complaining. Once I finished, I took the tray and opened the door. I walked stealthily and made sure no one was aware of my presence. I stood by the entrance to the kitchen and waited.
“Well with some persuasion I was able to get Taemin to eat his dinner. He has been so unhappy lately. I wonder why.”
‘Oh umma, must you be so direct?’ I thought to myself.
“Excellent! A growing boy needs as much protein as he can possibly get.”
‘I expected that coming from Onew hyung.’
“Good job yeobo!”
‘’Nice try Jonghyun hyung,; but once umma is mad, nothing can make the situation better.’
“Yeah…”
“Yeah it’s good that he’s eating. He’s stayed locked into that room for who knows how long. He didn’t look too well either, his eyes were red and puffy and his hair was messy. He even barricaded himself with pillows. I wonder what could’ve made our little Taeminnie so miserable.”
‘Umma! Wait… Did I really look that bad? God, I guess that’s what heartbreak does to you.’
“Yeobo, this soondae gook is really good!”
“Yeah Kibum it’s really good! You should make it more often!”
“So Minho, do you know who made Taemin so upset?”
‘Minho hyung, are you really going to tell them?’
“..I might know...”
“What was that? I couldn’t hear you on the account that you spoke so low.”
“I said I might know.”
“Then don’t you think that that person should fix it?”
‘Alright that’s it. ‘
I walked into the kitchen with the tray in my hands. I felt everyone’s eyes on me but I didn’t care. I put the tray in the sink and gripped the sink edge tightly. I felt the tears starting to form again but I didn’t want the others to see me cry. I gripped the edge tighter and hoped that they wouldn’t fall.
“Taeminnie are you okay?”
‘No umma, I feel like shit.’
“I finished eating; I’m going to go to sleep now.” I turned and kept my head down and just walked to the bedroom without looking at anyone. After I closed the bedroom door I got on my bed and let the tears fall again. It’s not Minho’s fault for rejecting my confession, but I can’t help but feel like I’m dying inside. Hopefully tomorrow would be a better day.
------End Flashback------
“Taemin sshi! We have to start with your new look, please come this way.” One of the noonas said, coming into the room and interrupting Taemin’s train of thought.
“Ah yes! Let’s go…” He trailed off, following the noona to another room. 'Hopefully getting extensions wouldn’t hurt that much'.