This World Is Not For Me ( One Shot )
Author : dribbledrabs
Rating : PG -13
Pairing : 2MIN
Summary : 10 drinks can knock him out.
Disclaimer : I want MINHO.
This World Is Not For Me
Zeal.
Thats what Taemin feels when he steps into the club. The music is pounding away from the speakers the ground trembling with the sound. Lights are flashing , flying in every know n direction and the underaged boy doesn’t know if he can see properly anymore. Its the first time ever he’s here , in because of a fake ID some senior managed to conjure with the help of modern technology.
“ Beautiful isn’t it ? ” Key pipes as he steps next to the younger boy to enjoy the magnificent view. Taemin is lost for words , he doesn’t know how to react because this could just be what he’s always wanted his whole life. Loud music and a place to dance , the rhythm runs through his veins and its probably a better alcohol than what they’re selling at the bar.
He reaches the bottom of them steps and enter the main dance area. Its filled with people he can barely see the floor at all. Half on the people on the floor are already drunk. Arms failing around insanely as though they’ve lost all control to their limbs. He moves up closer to the stage and lets his mind go.
People stop and stare at the incredible talent before them. His body moves without though every movement flowing with the previous one. Born to do this. Is the only thing anyone can come up with. Key is smiling from the top of the stairs, he knew this was where Taemin could finally be himself. The boy doesn’t think that he’s the best , he only knows that he loves it and thats probably all that matters to him.
The music is wonderful , everything that he ever imagined it to be. He remembers Key’s first trip to the club , the event never left his lips and it was all he ever talked about. Now that he was here , he knew Key was not exaggerating at all. His eyes travel up to the DJ console, its dark so he can’t really see. All he see’s is a black figure moving to the beat that he’s making, its addictive and he seems lost in the sound. The figure doesn’t care if anyones looking just playing what ever the hell he likes. The music here is unlike any he’s heard , its fresh , original completely new because this DJ is known to make his music right on the spot.
Tonight was the same , it was pack to the brim with people all here to catch a glimpse and bask in the sound of his music.
“ hope you guys are enjoying , I’m gonna hit on one of my tracks and take a breather be back soon “ His voice is low and thick , it could lull you to sleep given chance.
He transits the music skillfully and matches the beats together before he dumps his headphones on the the console and lets it autopilot. He walks down the small flight of stairs that has him elevated well above ground. Girls are rushing to his site like bees to a flower, cooing while their hands and running all over his body. Failed attempts to push them away a bouncer walks over and pulls them off his body. A small smile of relief flashes over his face and he is thankful.
Taemin watches him pool a bar stool and sit himself at the far corner. Hidden from the lights, but not from people. Countless approaches and attempts from everyone around him , guys and girls included but all he gives is a small half hearted apologetic bow and turns away back to his drink.
“ I see where your eyes are at “ Key teases as he steps next to Taemin .
"am not " he mumbles quietly. Key offers him a small laugh and pats him on the back. The older boy knows for sure that no one is able to resist the resident DJ and the look he has when he's completely sucked in by his own music . Breathtaking Key describes , but he s too boring doesn't talk much, too quiet for me, thats how Key decides that the turntable-ist wasn’t for him.. Which was normal because key needed someone like Jinki who is a bundle of accidents and laughs to keep him entertained away from dance .
Taemin learns after 15 mins that his name is Minho.
Minho isn’t very much older than him , two years if Key remembered correctly.
That makes him 21. To Taemin thats the most interesting age ever, because you’re allowed to do any bloody thing you want and not worry if the police is going to round you up for illegal somethings.
Thats the first time that Taemin meets Minho.
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The second time they meet, a girl has Minho pressed up against a wall her lips pressed up against his. His hand are tight on her hips and Taemin isn’t sure if he’s trying to push her away or cling on tighter.
He thinks the second one was most likely. She elicits a slight moan and Taemin feels nothing less then disgusted before he turns away and walks in the opposite direction. Too soon to see Minho shove her
against the wall his eyes in the younger’s footsteps.
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“ Well he is the most wanted guy in this area you can’t blame him really “ Key explain matter of factly, while the dancer sits him self on the wooden floors of the dance studio. Everyone had just finished practice and were cooling down before hitting the showers.
Taemin sighs and leans his head back against the cool mirror.
“ Your not the only one around here who has the hots for him Taemin , you’ve got a lot of competition and its going to be way worst then those dance competitions “
Maybe he shouldn’t even try, Minho could just be a pretty face with a horrible rep.
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Its a friday night , the dancers had just got through yet another semi final round and Key decided the should hit the clubs “ because we deserve it more than anything , lets go there and dance like we own the bloody place “ It was answered with cheers and agreement to meet at the club at ten that night.
“ I don’t want to go in. “ Taemin halts outside the club. His mind refusing to budge but his feet fighting to step inside.
“ We’re here already Tae ..... “ Key bugs as he grabs an arm and pulls the rest of the boy past the doors. “ Its not like you really have a choice “
The younger of two pulls his hood tightly over his head and lets himself be all but dragged on the floor by Key into the sitting area.
The captain orders the first round of drinks at the bar before he kisses the bartender on the lips and smiles.
Key had it good. Jinki was a nice boy , nice boy the top in the school for academic , his vice head of council but he works full time at the club at night. You would never imagine the goody two shoes throwing bottles together and tossing them around before sliding your drink across the bar into you hands. Perfect aim every time.
“ Minho is spinning tonight you know “ Key informs when he’s back with the rest.
“ So . “
“ So talk to him “
“ Why? “
“ Proper sentence boy i hate one words , Why? Because Jinki said Minho mentioned something about a boy dancing last week , I told JInki it could’ve been you and that you had a major crush on the DJ “
“ GOD ! Sometimes i hate you so much Key ! I don’t have a huge crush on a guy who makes out with random girls near the toilet. “
“ Excuse me ? “
“ Shut up I’m talking to Key “
“ I’m Minho by the way “
Taemin bites his lips hard , really hard to stop himself from screaming. He nods a little and greets politely, well his trying to be polite
“ Taemin , “ he takes Minho’s extended hand and shakes it a little. He wants to be swallowed up whole and be forgotten cause this was fucking embarrassing.
“ Your so dead Tae “ Key’s hand is over his mouth trying hard to stifle his laughter.
“ so what were you saying about me ? “
“ Nothing , “
“ I don’t think its nothing , I though I heard something about making out with girls and toilets “
“ Then you shouldn’t have asked since you already know “ Taemin looks ridiculously at Minho.
“ Well I know that I don’t judge people before I even know them “ Minho looks pissed off.
“ Whats there to know ? I just saw you making out with some random girl thats all , I mean its your business not mind , you don’t have to explain to me “
“ Your right “ He nods and walks away extremely annoyed.
JInki stops Minho half way and Taemin see’s them hissing words at each other.
“ He’s just like all of them “ he faintly makes out the words they’re saying.
“ He isn’t Minho he’s just doesn’t know you yet “
“ Yeah exactly he just like all of them making pre assumptions of me before they know me , I’m fucking sick of it “
“ He’s two years younger than you be the adult in this will you ?! “
“ Forget it “
Minho picks up his stuff from the bar and slings it over his back. He take another look at Taemin and Key before walking up to take his place waiting for the night to begin.
Key nudges the maknae of the group a little.
“ He’s not all that bad you know , and like i told you he’s interested , so that girl must have been some desperate bitch , he swings our way boy “
“ Whatever “
“ suit yourself i’m gonna dance , you can see him from here you know “ with the Key made Taemin’s day a little more worst.
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“ we will win right !!! EunHyuk Hyung !! Key Hyung !! “ Taemin has his whole body weight on the arm rest of the sofa. 10 drinks to many and he has lost all control of his body and vocal cords.
“ yes taemin , yes for the hundredth time we will win , you need to stop drinking “ EunHyuk lunges forward and grabs the glass before it reaches Taemin’s lips.
“ We need to leave Taemin the club is going to close soon “
“ Noooooooooooo , tell jinki to open it longer , I can’t go home “
“ You have too Tae-Ah ! “ Key nags and drags the boy to sit up right.
“ Nooo I can’t look what daddy gave me for my birthday “ Taemin unconsciously lifts his shirt up and reveals a large purple-ish bruise underneath.
“ What the hell is that Taemin “
The boy giggles like its a joke , “ Its my life “ He whispers into Key’s year “ Shhhh its a secret “
“ Ahhhhhhhhhhh “ He shouts and leans back against the sofa and shut his eyes enjoying every minute he has away from home. He doesn’t know it but he falls asleep.
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He wakes up and he knows his not at home. He rolls over in Keys couch knocking himself into something earning a loud grunt.
His eyes open in shock and his body sits up in the couch. “ What the hell ?! “
“ Glad to see your awake care for breakfast ? “ Key asks as he walks in , a plate of eggs in his hands as he lays the food neatly on the table.
Taemin has’t forgotten the person sitting by the couch next to him. Its Minho.
“ MINHO what the hell are you doing here ? “
“ Wow this is the thanks i get for carrying a dead drunk home and sleeping upright on the floor , fuck my back is aching “ reaches to his shoulder and gives them a light squeeze before stretching himself out along the carpet.
“ Dead dunk ? “ He looks at Key and the boy nods
“ Oh ..... oh my god fuck shit ...... ahhh .. my head “
“ whats wrong ? “ Minho turns around to face the boy with the most worried look on his face ever.
“ Hangover “ Taemin mutters, it was suppose to come out more normal but it refused to when he realized how close Minho was to him.
Minho realizes the distance after his panic wears down and steps away .
“ Time to eat boys “ Minho helps Taemin up and the watch Jinki stumble out of the bedroom , nearly tripping over his own feet.
Key hands them each a plate and a glass of juice he tops the food off with his endless nagging that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It doesn’t end until Jinki pulls him on to his lap and places a kiss on his neck.
“ gross hyung “
“ Shut up, Minho “
And that was how they went about breakfast.
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Taemin likes the feeling of watching TV on the couch all day while MInho’s head is in his lap. The older boy has his eyes closed , his mind off too far away. Its been half a year since they met. But this to Taemin he think might be his first love, but this to Minho could be something entirely different. He could just be a good fuck , someone fun to hang out with , someone to kill his time and someone who is in love with him but Minho just doesn’t know.
But it doesn’t matter what Minho calls him right? Because he loves him and wants to be by his side regardless of what his status might be
The older boy stirs in his lap and he smiles at the sight. He runs his hand through Minho’s hair and watch as a satisfied smile appears on his lips. The moment is perfect if not for the sudden beep of Minho’s phone. The sleeping boy groans and rolls over to pick his phone off the floor. His fingers hurriedly type a reply and he stuffs the phone back into his pocket.
“ What time is it ? “ as he takes his place back in Taemin’s lap.
“ 4 in the afternoon. “
“ I slept for so long and you didnt move ? “
“ Didn’t want to wake you , you still have work tonight”
MInho gets up and ruffles the boys hair , then he leans in and his lips brush over Taemin’s in a soft kiss.
“ How did I get so lucky ? “ Taemin mutters into the kiss , he feels Minho smile , “ I ask myself that all the time “
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“ Why the hell would you think I care “ Taemin shouts in the middle of the alley. No one was around , just the two of them and all that anger.
“ I can see it on your face Taemin “
“ Don’t think so highly of yourself Choi MinHo “
“ what is it with you , we’re doing fine for a few days and then we have this stupid fight over something so insignificant “
Taemin doesn’t know what to do for a second , his mind blanks out. He realizes Minho probably doesn’t feel the same , its insignificant because why does it matter that Minho sends some drunk girl home. It doesn’t matter what Taemin sees and what he see’s is a drunk girl clinging on to a guy he likes placing loose kisses along his neck. He sees him laughing but holding her back at the same time , He doesn’t know what he see’s anymore.
It doesn’t help that he’s trying to hold it back so hard. if you look at it like a big picture, Minho is some big shot DJ who’s famous and people run in his direction. Whereas Taemin is this small school dancer who’s a nobody and people walk pass him without even noticing.
“ I think , we just don’t belong in the same world “ it comes out of boy’s mouth before he can take it back.
“ What are you saying Taemin? “
“ I’m saying , this world isn’t for me this life you lead , its fun , exciting and everything everyone thinks they want this but Its not what i want , this world I don’t want it “
This isn’t what Minho wants to here, because honestly he’s taken such a strong liking to the boy . Maybe like was becoming too casual a term.
The boy was different, and he was proving it right now. Which sane person didn’t want the popularity , the late night parties , and all that undivided attention from strangers.
The younger of the two starts to back away towards to main street. Minho catches his wrist before he goes any further “ Wait , lets talk about this like we usually do , we’re .. friends Taemin , theres no diving of worlds “
“ Relationships and suitors come in dozens for you , I haven’t found love yet, You tell someone you love them in the midsts of a one night stand , I’d take forever to show my love yet alone say it“ Taemin notices how tightly Minho is holding. It feels oddly comfortable to know in a way Minho doesn’t want to let go.
Minho lets go eventually only to see Taemin offer him a small smile and step backwards slowing walking into the lights that were flooding in from the main street, slowly Taemin disappears into the night and Minho is alone yet again.
Alone like he is every night before he met that long haired boy.
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Taemin stopped living with his dad, he moved into a small flat down the road from Key , because Key refused to have Taemin to far away. It was not surprised when the boy walked out of his room bags packed and ready to move that his dad slammed him against a wall and threw a punch to his stomach saying how ungrateful he was.
He simply smiled because he knew this was the last time anything like that would happen. When his dad tired out and sat back on the sofa , a string of vulgarities spilling out like the dirtiest mud , he pulled his luggage and left the god forsaken house.
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Its Taemin’s 20th birthday , when he see’s Minho again. The dancers decide to throw a party and where else but the one Jinki works at, which so happens to be the one Minho spins at. Use to, he finds out
“ He left a month back said he was going to take a breather and brush up on his skills , sleep properly for once “ Jinki explains as he throws the order together.
He can’t help but feel a tad disappointed.
The music plays , there’s a replacement DJ , he’s good but not as good as Taemin knows one can be. He can’t care now , so he walks to the dance floor and lets his body take control his mind. 5 drinks and he’s still pretty sane, he prides himself for his increased alcohol tolerance , at least Key wouldn't worry constantly
He see’s the DJ take his place again, Taemin knows he’s hallucinating when he imagines Minho standing there all confident and proud , the way he leans over to his computer , headphones held against one ear , his other hand occasionally flying up to pump the crowd.
Taemin smiles at the sight because it brings him back to that first time he saw Minho, so confident so perfect in his own world.
10 more drink on top of the 5 , he doesn’t know if he’s walking or flying. 10 more because its his birthday , 10 more because today he misses Minho a little more.
Key holds on to the stumbling 20 year old. “Taemin , Tae-ah , come one you should go home already , you’re so wasted “
Taemin only hears mumbles.
“ I wish Minho were here hyung , but he doesn’t want me because i simply don’t fit “
Its funny that he’s thinking straight even with 15 drink sin the pit of his stomach.
“ Taemin then go to him “
He laughs and giggles , but anyone can tell he’s hurt.
“ I’m a broken puzzle piece that doesn’t fit anywhere anymore , not at home , not in life , maybe with you guys but sometimes i’m not sure “
Today he feels more lost that usual because he hasn’t seen Minho in 2 months.
The captain grabs him and shakes him hard.
“ YOU WILL ALWAYS BELONG WITH ME TAEMIN “
he shouts and the people around them stare.
“ You will always be a younger brother I love “ and he hugs the maknae so tight , so afraid to see the younger boy’s heart break yet again.
“ I wish Minho were here hyung “ he mutters again “ its so painful “
He feels himself loosing grip of Key , because Key is letting go. No , he thinks because all he has left is Key and Jinki in this world. He falls somewhere else, into someone else
“ I am here “ comes the thick, low voice he has always yearned to hear. “ and I want to belong in your world “
Rating : PG -13
Pairing : 2MIN
Summary : 10 drinks can knock him out.
Disclaimer : I want MINHO.
This World Is Not For Me
Zeal.
Thats what Taemin feels when he steps into the club. The music is pounding away from the speakers the ground trembling with the sound. Lights are flashing , flying in every know n direction and the underaged boy doesn’t know if he can see properly anymore. Its the first time ever he’s here , in because of a fake ID some senior managed to conjure with the help of modern technology.
“ Beautiful isn’t it ? ” Key pipes as he steps next to the younger boy to enjoy the magnificent view. Taemin is lost for words , he doesn’t know how to react because this could just be what he’s always wanted his whole life. Loud music and a place to dance , the rhythm runs through his veins and its probably a better alcohol than what they’re selling at the bar.
He reaches the bottom of them steps and enter the main dance area. Its filled with people he can barely see the floor at all. Half on the people on the floor are already drunk. Arms failing around insanely as though they’ve lost all control to their limbs. He moves up closer to the stage and lets his mind go.
People stop and stare at the incredible talent before them. His body moves without though every movement flowing with the previous one. Born to do this. Is the only thing anyone can come up with. Key is smiling from the top of the stairs, he knew this was where Taemin could finally be himself. The boy doesn’t think that he’s the best , he only knows that he loves it and thats probably all that matters to him.
The music is wonderful , everything that he ever imagined it to be. He remembers Key’s first trip to the club , the event never left his lips and it was all he ever talked about. Now that he was here , he knew Key was not exaggerating at all. His eyes travel up to the DJ console, its dark so he can’t really see. All he see’s is a black figure moving to the beat that he’s making, its addictive and he seems lost in the sound. The figure doesn’t care if anyones looking just playing what ever the hell he likes. The music here is unlike any he’s heard , its fresh , original completely new because this DJ is known to make his music right on the spot.
Tonight was the same , it was pack to the brim with people all here to catch a glimpse and bask in the sound of his music.
“ hope you guys are enjoying , I’m gonna hit on one of my tracks and take a breather be back soon “ His voice is low and thick , it could lull you to sleep given chance.
He transits the music skillfully and matches the beats together before he dumps his headphones on the the console and lets it autopilot. He walks down the small flight of stairs that has him elevated well above ground. Girls are rushing to his site like bees to a flower, cooing while their hands and running all over his body. Failed attempts to push them away a bouncer walks over and pulls them off his body. A small smile of relief flashes over his face and he is thankful.
Taemin watches him pool a bar stool and sit himself at the far corner. Hidden from the lights, but not from people. Countless approaches and attempts from everyone around him , guys and girls included but all he gives is a small half hearted apologetic bow and turns away back to his drink.
“ I see where your eyes are at “ Key teases as he steps next to Taemin .
"am not " he mumbles quietly. Key offers him a small laugh and pats him on the back. The older boy knows for sure that no one is able to resist the resident DJ and the look he has when he's completely sucked in by his own music . Breathtaking Key describes , but he s too boring doesn't talk much, too quiet for me, thats how Key decides that the turntable-ist wasn’t for him.. Which was normal because key needed someone like Jinki who is a bundle of accidents and laughs to keep him entertained away from dance .
Taemin learns after 15 mins that his name is Minho.
Minho isn’t very much older than him , two years if Key remembered correctly.
That makes him 21. To Taemin thats the most interesting age ever, because you’re allowed to do any bloody thing you want and not worry if the police is going to round you up for illegal somethings.
Thats the first time that Taemin meets Minho.
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The second time they meet, a girl has Minho pressed up against a wall her lips pressed up against his. His hand are tight on her hips and Taemin isn’t sure if he’s trying to push her away or cling on tighter.
He thinks the second one was most likely. She elicits a slight moan and Taemin feels nothing less then disgusted before he turns away and walks in the opposite direction. Too soon to see Minho shove her
against the wall his eyes in the younger’s footsteps.
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“ Well he is the most wanted guy in this area you can’t blame him really “ Key explain matter of factly, while the dancer sits him self on the wooden floors of the dance studio. Everyone had just finished practice and were cooling down before hitting the showers.
Taemin sighs and leans his head back against the cool mirror.
“ Your not the only one around here who has the hots for him Taemin , you’ve got a lot of competition and its going to be way worst then those dance competitions “
Maybe he shouldn’t even try, Minho could just be a pretty face with a horrible rep.
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Its a friday night , the dancers had just got through yet another semi final round and Key decided the should hit the clubs “ because we deserve it more than anything , lets go there and dance like we own the bloody place “ It was answered with cheers and agreement to meet at the club at ten that night.
“ I don’t want to go in. “ Taemin halts outside the club. His mind refusing to budge but his feet fighting to step inside.
“ We’re here already Tae ..... “ Key bugs as he grabs an arm and pulls the rest of the boy past the doors. “ Its not like you really have a choice “
The younger of two pulls his hood tightly over his head and lets himself be all but dragged on the floor by Key into the sitting area.
The captain orders the first round of drinks at the bar before he kisses the bartender on the lips and smiles.
Key had it good. Jinki was a nice boy , nice boy the top in the school for academic , his vice head of council but he works full time at the club at night. You would never imagine the goody two shoes throwing bottles together and tossing them around before sliding your drink across the bar into you hands. Perfect aim every time.
“ Minho is spinning tonight you know “ Key informs when he’s back with the rest.
“ So . “
“ So talk to him “
“ Why? “
“ Proper sentence boy i hate one words , Why? Because Jinki said Minho mentioned something about a boy dancing last week , I told JInki it could’ve been you and that you had a major crush on the DJ “
“ GOD ! Sometimes i hate you so much Key ! I don’t have a huge crush on a guy who makes out with random girls near the toilet. “
“ Excuse me ? “
“ Shut up I’m talking to Key “
“ I’m Minho by the way “
Taemin bites his lips hard , really hard to stop himself from screaming. He nods a little and greets politely, well his trying to be polite
“ Taemin , “ he takes Minho’s extended hand and shakes it a little. He wants to be swallowed up whole and be forgotten cause this was fucking embarrassing.
“ Your so dead Tae “ Key’s hand is over his mouth trying hard to stifle his laughter.
“ so what were you saying about me ? “
“ Nothing , “
“ I don’t think its nothing , I though I heard something about making out with girls and toilets “
“ Then you shouldn’t have asked since you already know “ Taemin looks ridiculously at Minho.
“ Well I know that I don’t judge people before I even know them “ Minho looks pissed off.
“ Whats there to know ? I just saw you making out with some random girl thats all , I mean its your business not mind , you don’t have to explain to me “
“ Your right “ He nods and walks away extremely annoyed.
JInki stops Minho half way and Taemin see’s them hissing words at each other.
“ He’s just like all of them “ he faintly makes out the words they’re saying.
“ He isn’t Minho he’s just doesn’t know you yet “
“ Yeah exactly he just like all of them making pre assumptions of me before they know me , I’m fucking sick of it “
“ He’s two years younger than you be the adult in this will you ?! “
“ Forget it “
Minho picks up his stuff from the bar and slings it over his back. He take another look at Taemin and Key before walking up to take his place waiting for the night to begin.
Key nudges the maknae of the group a little.
“ He’s not all that bad you know , and like i told you he’s interested , so that girl must have been some desperate bitch , he swings our way boy “
“ Whatever “
“ suit yourself i’m gonna dance , you can see him from here you know “ with the Key made Taemin’s day a little more worst.
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“ we will win right !!! EunHyuk Hyung !! Key Hyung !! “ Taemin has his whole body weight on the arm rest of the sofa. 10 drinks to many and he has lost all control of his body and vocal cords.
“ yes taemin , yes for the hundredth time we will win , you need to stop drinking “ EunHyuk lunges forward and grabs the glass before it reaches Taemin’s lips.
“ We need to leave Taemin the club is going to close soon “
“ Noooooooooooo , tell jinki to open it longer , I can’t go home “
“ You have too Tae-Ah ! “ Key nags and drags the boy to sit up right.
“ Nooo I can’t look what daddy gave me for my birthday “ Taemin unconsciously lifts his shirt up and reveals a large purple-ish bruise underneath.
“ What the hell is that Taemin “
The boy giggles like its a joke , “ Its my life “ He whispers into Key’s year “ Shhhh its a secret “
“ Ahhhhhhhhhhh “ He shouts and leans back against the sofa and shut his eyes enjoying every minute he has away from home. He doesn’t know it but he falls asleep.
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He wakes up and he knows his not at home. He rolls over in Keys couch knocking himself into something earning a loud grunt.
His eyes open in shock and his body sits up in the couch. “ What the hell ?! “
“ Glad to see your awake care for breakfast ? “ Key asks as he walks in , a plate of eggs in his hands as he lays the food neatly on the table.
Taemin has’t forgotten the person sitting by the couch next to him. Its Minho.
“ MINHO what the hell are you doing here ? “
“ Wow this is the thanks i get for carrying a dead drunk home and sleeping upright on the floor , fuck my back is aching “ reaches to his shoulder and gives them a light squeeze before stretching himself out along the carpet.
“ Dead dunk ? “ He looks at Key and the boy nods
“ Oh ..... oh my god fuck shit ...... ahhh .. my head “
“ whats wrong ? “ Minho turns around to face the boy with the most worried look on his face ever.
“ Hangover “ Taemin mutters, it was suppose to come out more normal but it refused to when he realized how close Minho was to him.
Minho realizes the distance after his panic wears down and steps away .
“ Time to eat boys “ Minho helps Taemin up and the watch Jinki stumble out of the bedroom , nearly tripping over his own feet.
Key hands them each a plate and a glass of juice he tops the food off with his endless nagging that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It doesn’t end until Jinki pulls him on to his lap and places a kiss on his neck.
“ gross hyung “
“ Shut up, Minho “
And that was how they went about breakfast.
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Taemin likes the feeling of watching TV on the couch all day while MInho’s head is in his lap. The older boy has his eyes closed , his mind off too far away. Its been half a year since they met. But this to Taemin he think might be his first love, but this to Minho could be something entirely different. He could just be a good fuck , someone fun to hang out with , someone to kill his time and someone who is in love with him but Minho just doesn’t know.
But it doesn’t matter what Minho calls him right? Because he loves him and wants to be by his side regardless of what his status might be
The older boy stirs in his lap and he smiles at the sight. He runs his hand through Minho’s hair and watch as a satisfied smile appears on his lips. The moment is perfect if not for the sudden beep of Minho’s phone. The sleeping boy groans and rolls over to pick his phone off the floor. His fingers hurriedly type a reply and he stuffs the phone back into his pocket.
“ What time is it ? “ as he takes his place back in Taemin’s lap.
“ 4 in the afternoon. “
“ I slept for so long and you didnt move ? “
“ Didn’t want to wake you , you still have work tonight”
MInho gets up and ruffles the boys hair , then he leans in and his lips brush over Taemin’s in a soft kiss.
“ How did I get so lucky ? “ Taemin mutters into the kiss , he feels Minho smile , “ I ask myself that all the time “
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“ Why the hell would you think I care “ Taemin shouts in the middle of the alley. No one was around , just the two of them and all that anger.
“ I can see it on your face Taemin “
“ Don’t think so highly of yourself Choi MinHo “
“ what is it with you , we’re doing fine for a few days and then we have this stupid fight over something so insignificant “
Taemin doesn’t know what to do for a second , his mind blanks out. He realizes Minho probably doesn’t feel the same , its insignificant because why does it matter that Minho sends some drunk girl home. It doesn’t matter what Taemin sees and what he see’s is a drunk girl clinging on to a guy he likes placing loose kisses along his neck. He sees him laughing but holding her back at the same time , He doesn’t know what he see’s anymore.
It doesn’t help that he’s trying to hold it back so hard. if you look at it like a big picture, Minho is some big shot DJ who’s famous and people run in his direction. Whereas Taemin is this small school dancer who’s a nobody and people walk pass him without even noticing.
“ I think , we just don’t belong in the same world “ it comes out of boy’s mouth before he can take it back.
“ What are you saying Taemin? “
“ I’m saying , this world isn’t for me this life you lead , its fun , exciting and everything everyone thinks they want this but Its not what i want , this world I don’t want it “
This isn’t what Minho wants to here, because honestly he’s taken such a strong liking to the boy . Maybe like was becoming too casual a term.
The boy was different, and he was proving it right now. Which sane person didn’t want the popularity , the late night parties , and all that undivided attention from strangers.
The younger of the two starts to back away towards to main street. Minho catches his wrist before he goes any further “ Wait , lets talk about this like we usually do , we’re .. friends Taemin , theres no diving of worlds “
“ Relationships and suitors come in dozens for you , I haven’t found love yet, You tell someone you love them in the midsts of a one night stand , I’d take forever to show my love yet alone say it“ Taemin notices how tightly Minho is holding. It feels oddly comfortable to know in a way Minho doesn’t want to let go.
Minho lets go eventually only to see Taemin offer him a small smile and step backwards slowing walking into the lights that were flooding in from the main street, slowly Taemin disappears into the night and Minho is alone yet again.
Alone like he is every night before he met that long haired boy.
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Taemin stopped living with his dad, he moved into a small flat down the road from Key , because Key refused to have Taemin to far away. It was not surprised when the boy walked out of his room bags packed and ready to move that his dad slammed him against a wall and threw a punch to his stomach saying how ungrateful he was.
He simply smiled because he knew this was the last time anything like that would happen. When his dad tired out and sat back on the sofa , a string of vulgarities spilling out like the dirtiest mud , he pulled his luggage and left the god forsaken house.
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Its Taemin’s 20th birthday , when he see’s Minho again. The dancers decide to throw a party and where else but the one Jinki works at, which so happens to be the one Minho spins at. Use to, he finds out
“ He left a month back said he was going to take a breather and brush up on his skills , sleep properly for once “ Jinki explains as he throws the order together.
He can’t help but feel a tad disappointed.
The music plays , there’s a replacement DJ , he’s good but not as good as Taemin knows one can be. He can’t care now , so he walks to the dance floor and lets his body take control his mind. 5 drinks and he’s still pretty sane, he prides himself for his increased alcohol tolerance , at least Key wouldn't worry constantly
He see’s the DJ take his place again, Taemin knows he’s hallucinating when he imagines Minho standing there all confident and proud , the way he leans over to his computer , headphones held against one ear , his other hand occasionally flying up to pump the crowd.
Taemin smiles at the sight because it brings him back to that first time he saw Minho, so confident so perfect in his own world.
10 more drink on top of the 5 , he doesn’t know if he’s walking or flying. 10 more because its his birthday , 10 more because today he misses Minho a little more.
Key holds on to the stumbling 20 year old. “Taemin , Tae-ah , come one you should go home already , you’re so wasted “
Taemin only hears mumbles.
“ I wish Minho were here hyung , but he doesn’t want me because i simply don’t fit “
Its funny that he’s thinking straight even with 15 drink sin the pit of his stomach.
“ Taemin then go to him “
He laughs and giggles , but anyone can tell he’s hurt.
“ I’m a broken puzzle piece that doesn’t fit anywhere anymore , not at home , not in life , maybe with you guys but sometimes i’m not sure “
Today he feels more lost that usual because he hasn’t seen Minho in 2 months.
The captain grabs him and shakes him hard.
“ YOU WILL ALWAYS BELONG WITH ME TAEMIN “
he shouts and the people around them stare.
“ You will always be a younger brother I love “ and he hugs the maknae so tight , so afraid to see the younger boy’s heart break yet again.
“ I wish Minho were here hyung “ he mutters again “ its so painful “
He feels himself loosing grip of Key , because Key is letting go. No , he thinks because all he has left is Key and Jinki in this world. He falls somewhere else, into someone else
“ I am here “ comes the thick, low voice he has always yearned to hear. “ and I want to belong in your world “