(ONE SHOT) You are my missing piece.
Title: You are my missing piece.
Pairing: Jongkey, side:2min
Genre: Romance, fluff, comedy
Author: atled01
Rating: PG 13
Length: One Shot.
Summary: Key found love in an unexpected way, but the love of Jonghyun was not only for him. Jonghyun had the perfect life with his cute little son; they only needed someone to complete their perfect live. And of course Key was his missing piece.
You are my Missing Piece.
Key POV
It is another boring day; as usual I’m heading to work. Yes I work as a Manager in Baby Clothes store. Actually the store that I’m managing it is the number one and most important brand in the baby clothes market. It is the most famous and recognized brand, but the thing that I like the most is that it is affordable for all our customers.
Of course we have different sections in the store, one for boys and one for girls. Where the expensive clothes are located just in one section and the casual clothes are in a different area. It is fun to see how some parents spend so much money in their kids’ clothes, knowing that those clothes will be only used only for a short period of time, but of course I can’t blame them because I guess a parent always wants the best for their children. As for me, I’m just happy that our business is running well. It is a pretty big store, and I have more than 35 employees plus my assistants.
Sometimes people ask me why a person like me is working there, I mean a pretty boy like me working in a store full of babies and married couples. Well, the reason is that I love working with children. I don’t know why but I enjoy working there, helping the mothers choosing some clothes, giving them my opinion on what color is the best or things like that. I guess I’m already used to being with kids because my mother owns a daycare.
Besides, I’m not the only male working there, almost 20% of my crew are males my best friend Lee Taemin also works there. He is one of my assistant managers that started working there a few months ago. It is always fun when we work together he is always cheerful and is the most charismatic and good-looking of my employees. Of course his beauty is nothing compared to mine, but I guess his fine.
And this is actually my life, of course I’m single and I don’t plan on getting married any time soon because even though I love children, I don’t see myself as a parent. Besides I’m kind of more attracted to my own gender. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever find love because just as my best friend Taemin and my mothers were telling me, it will be difficult for me to find someone, if I only spend my time at work. And of course most of the people that come to my store are mostly like I said married couples and grandparents.
Of course it is not like I’m desperate or anything, but hey I’m a beautiful 24 years old guy that it is hot as hell and with a brilliant future and in a good economic position, I mean I’m everybody’s dream. I know finding love will be just a matter of time.
I continued being lost in my thoughts and before I knew it I was already in front of the store.
I parked my car on my personal parking spot as always and headed to my office. As I was entering the store I was greeted with so many HELLOS and GOOD MORNIGS from all my employees. I only smiled and bowed to almost all of them, when I was about to reach my office I heard the voice of my best friend.
“Good morning Boss.” I heard Taemin speak in a very cheerful tone.
“Hey Taeminnie, good morning it is good to see you on time finally.”
"What are you talking about Hyung I’m always on time!” He said to me while pouting.
“I know Minnie; I’m just messing with you. Anyways are you ready for long day of work.”
"Of course hyung like always. What do you want me to do?” he asked me with a serious face.
"Come on Taemin you are one of my assistant manager, you already know what to do.”
“I know hyung but I just wanted to make sure.”
“That’s why you are my favorite Taeminnie, just make sure that everybody is on time, open all the registers and place the cashiers there. Oh and also give everybody a section so we can have the entire store covered ok. Remember that I don’t want to call the loss prevention department again.”
“Ok hyung I got it don’t worry about anything and please finish all the paper work because we know we’re a way behind in that.”
“I know please don’t remind me, but right now what I want to do is place our new winter collection on the sales floor. After you finished with your tasks come back here to help me ok.”
“But hyung you know that I want to be with the cashiers, it is my task as the most charismatic employee and besides with my smile and my charisma I can make the customers buy double.”
“I know Taeminnie and I’m proud of you for that, but right now I need your help here so please do as I say.”
“Fine I will be right back.” He pouted again.
When Taemin left I continued doing my office work, signing papers, making phone calls, checking time cards, and so much more. I was so busy than I didn’t notice that almost an hour passed.
“Hyung I’m back are you ready?”
“Yes Taeminnie lets go.”
We started placing the news clothes on the racks, changing the outfits of the manikins, placing the old collection in the clearance area, changing signs and putting price tags. Everybody was working smoothly even Taemin. I was just telling them what to do and deciding what goes where. I was studding my planner trying to figure out the best way possible of display the clothes, when I heard somebody besides me clear his throat.
“Excuse me, can you help me.”
I looked at the person who was talking to me and I froze in place. It was a man, a very handsome man, I looked at his body and saw that his muscles almost ripped out of his shirt, he also had very beautiful eyes that remind me of a puppy. But his face, he was so handsome that I couldn’t stop staring at him. Even if he kind of looked like a dinosaur, a cute one that is.
“Of course, how can I help you?”
“I’m looking for clothes that could fit him.” He said pointing down with his finger at a little boy that was holding his leg. The kid was so cute with big eyes just like him they looked so alike. I just wanted to hug that kid. Of course I love all kids, but this one was too cute to handle.
Taemin tried to help the customer immediately because all my employees knew that I was too busy to assist customers around the store, besides that was the job of my sales associates.
“That’s ok Taemin I got it, just please make sure to follow this directions ok.” I gave him my planner and he continued what I was doing.
“Very well Sr. what kind of clothes are looking for, casual clothes or something dressy.”
“Mmm he need clothes for school, I think something casual and comfortable would be good.”
“Perfect, do you know his size?”
“Well, I think he wears a size three since he’s three years old.” he smiled to me and I smiled back.
“Please follow me.” I said to him and they followed me, he was holding the little’s kid and the boy seemed happy with that. I mean who wouldn’t be if somebody as hot as him was holding your hand. That kid sure was lucky to have a dad like him because it was obvious that they were related, but what was bugging me was that they seemed to be alone, just the two of them; the mother of the child was clearly not around.
“Maybe this is what you’re looking for?” I said pointing to a rack full of shirts and blue jeans. He picked one of each color and all the different styles of blue jeans.
“Yes, exactly. Do you have a fitting room?”
“Of course, please follow me.”
Once we arrived at the fitting rooms, he tried to put the clothes on the little kid but the child kept on struggling. He looked like a beginner in the parents’ field because it was obvious that he didn’t know how to put the clothes on the kid. The child was running around the fitting room shirtless because that was the only thing that his father managed to take off.
“Do you need any help?” he chuckled and smiled to me.
“Do I look that helpless?”
“Mmm well, I prefer not to answer that.”
“That’s right, as you can see I’m still learning how to be a good father.” My heart skipped a bit when he said that. His eyes looked full of love when he looked at his son.
“Well, I really think that you need to learn fast because that child is too cute and as I can see, it must be very difficult to control him.”
“Yes it is, but I guess that’s the good thing to be a parent.” I just smiled and nodded my head, I guess he was right. It must be wonderful to have someone as caring as him by your side.
“Ok little boy come here and let me help you with this clothes.” I said to the little boy.
“No!” he yelled at me while hiding behind his dads’ legs.
“Kim Yoogeoun, please don’t yell at him. Where are your manners?”
“Jonghyun appa sorry.” he said to his father with tears on his eyes.
”Is not me the one that you have to apologize, its him Yoogeunni, say sorry to him please.”
“That’s fine Sr., please don’t be too harsh on the child.” I interrupted him.
“Sorry.” The child said to me.
”Oh, please don’t worry about it. But would you let me try these clothes on you. Please.”
“No!” he yelled once more.
“Oh come on Yoogeun please, don’t be scared. Someone as pretty as him would never hurt you.”
“Ok.” Yoogeoun said and walked in my direction.
I couldn’t believe what he just said, he called me pretty, I did a victory dance in my mind, and helped him with the clothes, many different kinds and colors. I must admit that the child was such a sweet and shy kid. I just wanted to pinch his chubby cheeks. Actually it was the first time that I felt such a connection with the child, like if he was related to me or something.
“Ok yoggeuni, we finished already. See, you look so handsome.” I said to him.
“Thank you.” Yoogeun said to me and hugged my leg.
“You’re welcome Yoogeunni.” I hugged him back.
“Thank you very much Key-sshi.” The man whose name was Jonghyun said to me. I was a little bit surprised when he said my name.
“Excuse me?” I raised one eyebrow at him.
“Oh sorry, but it is on your name tag.” He said pointing to my name tag.
I looked at my name tag and smiled. “That’s right Sr.”
“Please call me Jonghyun.” I was very surprised that he told me his name; I mean none of the customers of our store are polite enough to introduce themselves. It was almost like if he was trying to FLIRT with me. Of course I don’t want to sound too full of myself, but yeah or maybe it was just my imagination. It has been a long time since I felt attracted to someone, but of course I know my place and besides this man has a cute child and probably a beautiful wife.
“Ok Mr. Jonghyun, it is something else that you want me to help you with.”
“No, thank you very much Key.”
“Great then, now if you guys will excuse me. I have many things to do but I will send someone else to help you with that.” I said and bowed to him.
“Ok that’s fine with us, right Yoogeunni.”
“Yes!” Yoogeun said and smiled at me.
“Bye Yoouegunni it was a pleasure to meet you.”
“And Jonghyun appa?” He said pointing to his appa.
”Oh it was a pleasure to meet him too.” I smiled at both of them.
“It was a pleasure to meet you too, Key.” My heart skipped a bit when he said my name, his voice was so beautiful that I felt hypnotized by it.
“Thank you, and please come again soon.”
“Only if you help us again.” Jonghyun said to me and I blushed.
“Of course, just ask for me any time alright.”
He just nodded his head and I left the fitting rooms, I went straight to the floor section where we were putting the new collections and saw that they had already finished.
“Where’s Taemin?” I asked one of my employees.
“He’s in your office, Sr.”
“Great, thank you.” I flashed one of my beautiful smiles at him and star heading to my office.
“Hyung, you’re back.” Taemin hugged me as soon as I entered my office.
“Yes Taemin, I’m back and thank you for finishing all the work.”
“It was nothing hyung, but hey aren’t you going to tell me what happened with Mr. hottie.”
“What are you talking about Taeminnie, he was just a customer.”
“Yeah right hyung, it is not like you to help all the customers that ask for your help. We know that you’re too busy for that and besides you always ask one of your employees to do that for you.”
“And your point is?”
“That you liked that man, of course.”
“Taemin! Come on he was shopping for his son, and probably have a beautiful wife for fuck’s shake.”
“I know, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t look. As long as you don’t touch of course.”
“Taemin, please that’s enough.”
“No, until you admit that you liked him.”
“Of course I don’t like Jonghyun.” I regretted saying that.
“Omo!, you know his name?” Taemin exclaimed.
“Well, yeah he told me his name.”
“Omg Hyung, don’t you think that is weird that he told you his name. I mean none of our customers are polite enough to do that.”
“I know, I know. But please can you drop this subject, besides he already left and I doubt he’s coming back.”
“Ok, hyung I will drop it, but you must admit that he was totally your type.” I sighed and nodded my head, it was very difficult to me to deal with Taemin and besides he was right. That man was totally my type.
“Yes Taemin, I admit that he was, mmmm how can I said this. Charming!”
“I knew it!”
“Yeah, whatever. why don’t you go for him then.”
“Hyung, you know that he’s not my type. I’m more into the athletic type.”
I couldn’t help but laugh at him, he was so sincere and what I find amusing about him is that he’s so open about him being gay. I admire him for that because that’s one thing that I cannot do.
Third Person POV
Jonghyun was still astonished with the beauty of the man that he met when he was shopping with his nephew. He couldn’t believe that he met somebody that beautiful in that day. And on top of that working in a kid’s store.
He made a note to himself, saying that he had to go back to that store to see the breathtaking beauty again.
He knew that Key probably thought that he was married because he was shopping with his nephew. And on top of that his little nephew was calling him appa. He didn’t mind before that everybody thought that the little boy was his son because practically he was his son, but with Key he wanted to let him know that they were not related that way.
He couldn’t stop thinking about Key, mostly because it’s been a long time since he felt so attracted towards someone. He knew that when Yoogeun arrived to his life, the little boy would be his priority for the rest of his life. Not that he didn’t mind because he loved his nephew so much, and he was more than happy to be his appa. But sometimes he wondered how would be his life with someone who can help him raise Yoogeun, a motherly figure for the little boy.
2 Weeks later.
Jonghyun was planning on going back to the store, mostly because his “Son” needed new clothes because you know kids grow up so fast and he couldn’t help it. But he was hopping to see Key again.
When they were heading to the store, Jonghyun explained to his son that he had to behave in front of everybody and especially in front of Key. He wanted to give a good impression to Key because who knows maybe Key would be his last missing piece. Yoogeun accepted his conditions because his dad promised him to buy ice cream after they finished shopping.
He always thought that almost all the pieces of his life were completed when Yoogeun arrived to his life. He has a great job, a very good economic position, he is very handsome, he is popular and now he has a beautiful son. The only thing that he needed was someone with whom to share all that. And maybe, just maybe Key would be the one.
When he arrived to the store, as soon as he entered all the employees bowed to him. They asked him if he needed any help, but he kept refusing their help. His eyes were looking around, hoping to land on the face of the beautiful Key. After looking for Key around the store he decided to ask if Key was around, he didn’t want to look so obvious so he opted for ask for their manager.
”Excuse me.” He said to one of the female employees that was near him.
“Yes Sr. how may I help you?”
“I would like to talk to your manager for a second, please.”
“Of course Sr. let me go look for him. I will be right back.”
Jonghyun felt butterflies on his stomach, he suddenly felt very nervous because he will see Key again. Hopefully Key remembered him, if not he would be very troubled.
“Hello, how can I help you?” His heart skipped a bit when he heard a voice behind him, but he felt very disappointed when he found out that the voice didn’t belong to Key.
“Mmm, Hi my name is Kim Jonghyun and I was wondering if maybe I could talk to Key, please.”
“Hello Mr. Jonghyun my name is Lee Taemin and I’m the only manager available right now because our store manager Key is off today.”
“I see, well thank you Taemin-sshi.”
“You’re welcome, but do you want to leave a message to Key.”
“No thank you, actually I just wanted his opinion in some clothes that I want to buy for my son.”
“He will be here tomorrow, if you want to stop by.”
“I will try, but now that I’m here I would like to see your shoes section.”
“Of course, please follow me.”
Jonghyun bought a few things for Yoogeoun and left the store a little bit disappointed because Key was not there.
Key POV
I was enjoying my wonderful day off, I was at home, cooking a delicious meal and waiting for my parents to arrive. I actually enjoy
my only day off because that’s the only day of the week that I can spend it without worrying about work, or hearing all the problems that revolve around it.
Today I usually sleep all day, I clean my house a little bit and cook something for me; I also invite my parents to eat with me.
I was about to take a bath when I heard my phone going off. I picked it up and saw that it was from the store; I sighed and answered it anyways.
“Hello.”
“Hi hyung how are you, are you enjoying your day off?”
“I was until you called.”
“Hyung! You’re so mean.”
“I’m kidding Taeminnie, so what’s up why did you call?”
“Hyung, you’re not going to believe this.”
“What is it Taeminnie, it better be important. Besides aren’t you the only manager at the store right now, you shouldn’t be talking
on the phone right now.”
“Don’t worry boss, I have everything under control here.”
“I hope so, and what did you want to tell me anyways.”
“Oh yes, hyung are you standing up or are you sitting down somewhere.”
“I was about to take a bath, of course I’m in the bathroom.”
“Well, you better sit down somewhere because you’re gonna faint when you hear this.”
“Taemin stop joking and tell me what happened.”
“You remembered Mr. Hottie right? The one that you helped chose clothes for his son.”
“Yes Taemin, I remember. What about Jonghyun?”
“Oh Key, you dropped the formalities already?” Taemin said.
“Come on Tae, please tell me what happened!”
“Well, he visited the store today, he was shopping again with his son, and…”
“And what!”
“He asked for you.”
“What, really?”
“Yes hyung, but I told him that today was your day off.”
“So?” I raised an eyebrow waiting for Temin’s answer. Of course I was surprised to know that Jonghyun was actually looking for me, I thought that he already forgot about me.
“I told him that you will be here tomorrow and if maybe he wanted to come again.”
“I see.”
“What, that’s all you have to say to the juicy news that I just gave you?”
“Mmm yeah, what were you expecting?”
“I don’t know, maybe you jumping around and doing the Ring Ding Dong dance to celebrate.”
“Oh shut up, stupid.”
“Ok, I was just saying. But hopefully he will come again tomorrow, so please make sure to wear something nice and sexy, all
right.”
“All right, wait what!” I almost choked on my own saliva when Taemin said that.
“I’m just saying hyung, now I you will excuse me because I have to go back to work.”
“Fine, I will see you tomorrow.”
“Bye.”
“Bye.” I finished my call with Taemin and continued what I doing before Taemin called. But of course I felt butterflies in my stomach all day long.
Third Person POV
The next day, as usual Key was going to work in a very good mood. He ate breakfast with Taemin in their favorite cafeteria before going to work. They opened the store and were working without any problems; the store was getting busier by every hour. A lot of families were shopping, the kids were running around and all the employees, especially Key were very busy with all that.
Key and Taemin were helping one customer in particular; it was a lady who was shopping there with her six kids. Taemin was trying to put clothes on one of her kids while Key was holding a baby girl in his arms while her mother was picking some clothes for all of her children. The little girl was so cute that Key was smiling so brightly with her in his arms.
Suddenly they heard a voice behind them.
“Hello Key, how are you.”
Key turned around his heart skipped a bit when he saw Jonghyun smiling at him. He was holding the hand of his son, and a very tall and handsome man, with short black hair and big eyes was with them too.
“Hi, Mr. Jonghyun is good to see you again.”
“Please just call me Jonghyun.”
“Fine, Jonghyun. Oh and hello Yoogeunni.”
“Hi.” Yoogeun ran towards Key and hugged his leg. Key lowered himself to be at the same level as the little boy, and Yoogeoun kissed his cheek.
“Wow, is rare to see Yoogeunni being that friendly with some one that is not Jonghyun or me.” The tall man said while smiling.
“I know, I guess he likes Key.” Jonghyun answered him.
“Oh, I’m Choi Minho. It is very nice to meet you Key.” He bowed at Key.
“It is a pleasure to meet you, too Minho.”
“Mmm Key, yesterday we were here shopping, but one Taemin-sshi told me that it was your day off.”
“Yes, he told me. So do you guys need any help with something?”
“We are here because Yoogeoun needs a new outfit to attend to a party.”
“Great then, just let me return this baby to her mommy and I will be right back.”
“Ok, I will wait for you here; I mean we will wait for you here.” Jonghyun said while blushing.
Key just nodded and went looking for the mother of the child. Key gave a glance at Temin’s direction and the younger boy had a smirk on his face.
“Taemin, can you please assist Jonghyun and his friend while I go return the baby to her mother.”
“Of course hyung.” He said smiling.
Taemin approached Jonghyun and Minho to greet them, Jonghyun smiled at him and Taemin did the same, Minho froze the instant
that his eyes met the beautiful boy. He couldn’t believe that such a beauty was standing in front of him.
“Hi Taemin, it’s good to see you again.”
“Likewise Mr. Jonghyun.”
“Oh, please call me Jonghyun.”
“Fine, Jonghyun.”
After Key gave the little baby to her mother, he rushed back to Jonghyun and the others. The butterflies in his stomach were unstoppable at that point.
“Key, you’re back.”
“Yeah, ready to go look for the outfit?”
“Of course, please lead the way.”
“Oh, hyung come one. You are such a party pooper, why don’t we just chat for a while with them.”
Key glared at Taemin and he flinched when he understood what Key meant.
“Taemin, you know we can’t interfere with our customers’ time.” Taemin just nodded and smiled at him. Key was so busy glaring at Taemin that he didn’t notice how Jonghyun stared at him, like if he was trying to memorize every single feature of Key’s face.
“Please follow me.” He said to Jonghyun and Minho.
“Yoogeun, come here please.” Jonghyun said to his son, while the little boy was busy playing with one of his toys.
“No, I want Minho appa.”
Key Pov.
I was very surprised when Yoogeun said the word appa to Minho. I mean a three year old calling another man appa, when his own father was just beside him. I honestly found that weird. But for them, it seemed like the most normal thing in the world.
I was still in my thoughts when I heard Jonghyun’s voice.
”Fine, but make sure to hold his hand.” He said smiling to his son.
I looked at Taemin and he had the same confuse face as me, I was practically reading his mind, so I just said the word “later” to him.
When we arrived at the section of the clothes that they wanted, I started showing all the styles and colors, the different collections that could fit little Yoogeun just fine.
Jonghyun picked a few outfits and started heading to the fitting rooms, Minho was behind them. I was lost in my thoughts again when I heard a deliciously sexy voice.
“Key, are you coming with us. I really want your opinion in this.” Jonghyun said looking at me and using his charming smile, I just wanted to melt right there.
“Of course Jonghyun, just give me a minute.” I said and he just nodded in agreement.
While they were busy trying outfits on Yoogeun, I pulled Taemin by the arm and signaled him to follow me.
“Hyung, did you heard how the kid called the other guy, oh he’s so fine by the way.” Taemin said.
“Yes, Tae I heard he called him appa.”
“Maybe they are a gay couple and Jonghyun instead of having a lovely wife; he has this living version of the David as his partner.”
“Come one Taemin, don’t be dramatic and besides we don’t know if they are a couple. And even if they are that’s none of our concern”
“YES, it is our concern because I’m totally into the tall guy. And you like Jonghyun.”
“Yes I like him, I mean who wouldn’t.”
Taemin was about to respond when we saw Jonghyun walking our way.
“Hey guys, we are waiting for you. We want the opinion of experts.”
“Of course, let’s go.” I answered.
Yoogeun was wearing an outfit that looked like a suit, but instead of the jacket, he was only wearing a shirt and a vest.
“Oh my god Yoogeunnni you look so handsome.” I said to him and he just smiled at me. “But I think something is missing, I will be right back.” I said to them.
I went to look for a tie that would match Yoogeun’s outfit. When I found it I went back to them.
“Here it is, now you are ready to go.” I said while placing the tie around his neck.
“Thank you umma.” Yoogeun answered and I just widen my eyes in surprise.
Jonghyun POV
”Yoogeunni what are you saying, Key isn’t your umma.” I said to my son and he just looked at me with a pout on his cute face. I smiled at him then at Key, he looked so beautiful standing there, that I just couldn’t help but wish that he really was Yoogeun’s umma.
“It’s ok Jonghyun I don’t mind.” Key said and I wanted to answer him that I didn’t mind either but I just nodded my head.
“Hyung, look at the time, we really need to go if we want to be on time. Come on Yoogeunni let’s go pay.”
“Wait Minho, take my card.”
“Don’t worry hyung, I got it. Just say bye to Key.” He winked at me and started walking to the registers, Taemin started following them and I could see Minho smirking at me.
“Mmm I guess this is the time to say thank your purchase and please come again.” Key said to me.
“Haha I think so, but just to let you know i will definitely come again. If you’re here.”
He looked at me with a confuse face and I could tell he was getting mad.
“Look Jonghyun, I don’t want to be rude, but you have a son and probably a wife or a husband. So please ….”
“No Key, is not like that.”
“Excuese me?”
“What in trying to say is that I don’t have a wife or a husband, I’m single.”
“But then Yoogeunni….”
“Yoogeun is my nephew.” I interrupted him again. “My sister died a year ago in a car accident and now I’m taking care of
Yoogeun. I’m his only relative.”
“I’m sorry I didn’t know.”
“It’s ok thank you.”
“That’s very nice of you, I mean for taking care of Yoogeun and treating him as you own son.”
“Once again thank you. And actually Key, now that you know my story, would you like to go drink a coffee with my tomorrow?”
“I would love to.”
The end…
A/n : aaaa omgg finally its doneee this one shot was on my mind for a very long time but I’m too lazy to write lol jk and it feels good to be backkk please let me know what u guys think and leave me a comment. :)
Pairing: Jongkey, side:2min
Genre: Romance, fluff, comedy
Author: atled01
Rating: PG 13
Length: One Shot.
Summary: Key found love in an unexpected way, but the love of Jonghyun was not only for him. Jonghyun had the perfect life with his cute little son; they only needed someone to complete their perfect live. And of course Key was his missing piece.
You are my Missing Piece.
Key POV
It is another boring day; as usual I’m heading to work. Yes I work as a Manager in Baby Clothes store. Actually the store that I’m managing it is the number one and most important brand in the baby clothes market. It is the most famous and recognized brand, but the thing that I like the most is that it is affordable for all our customers.
Of course we have different sections in the store, one for boys and one for girls. Where the expensive clothes are located just in one section and the casual clothes are in a different area. It is fun to see how some parents spend so much money in their kids’ clothes, knowing that those clothes will be only used only for a short period of time, but of course I can’t blame them because I guess a parent always wants the best for their children. As for me, I’m just happy that our business is running well. It is a pretty big store, and I have more than 35 employees plus my assistants.
Sometimes people ask me why a person like me is working there, I mean a pretty boy like me working in a store full of babies and married couples. Well, the reason is that I love working with children. I don’t know why but I enjoy working there, helping the mothers choosing some clothes, giving them my opinion on what color is the best or things like that. I guess I’m already used to being with kids because my mother owns a daycare.
Besides, I’m not the only male working there, almost 20% of my crew are males my best friend Lee Taemin also works there. He is one of my assistant managers that started working there a few months ago. It is always fun when we work together he is always cheerful and is the most charismatic and good-looking of my employees. Of course his beauty is nothing compared to mine, but I guess his fine.
And this is actually my life, of course I’m single and I don’t plan on getting married any time soon because even though I love children, I don’t see myself as a parent. Besides I’m kind of more attracted to my own gender. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever find love because just as my best friend Taemin and my mothers were telling me, it will be difficult for me to find someone, if I only spend my time at work. And of course most of the people that come to my store are mostly like I said married couples and grandparents.
Of course it is not like I’m desperate or anything, but hey I’m a beautiful 24 years old guy that it is hot as hell and with a brilliant future and in a good economic position, I mean I’m everybody’s dream. I know finding love will be just a matter of time.
I continued being lost in my thoughts and before I knew it I was already in front of the store.
I parked my car on my personal parking spot as always and headed to my office. As I was entering the store I was greeted with so many HELLOS and GOOD MORNIGS from all my employees. I only smiled and bowed to almost all of them, when I was about to reach my office I heard the voice of my best friend.
“Good morning Boss.” I heard Taemin speak in a very cheerful tone.
“Hey Taeminnie, good morning it is good to see you on time finally.”
"What are you talking about Hyung I’m always on time!” He said to me while pouting.
“I know Minnie; I’m just messing with you. Anyways are you ready for long day of work.”
"Of course hyung like always. What do you want me to do?” he asked me with a serious face.
"Come on Taemin you are one of my assistant manager, you already know what to do.”
“I know hyung but I just wanted to make sure.”
“That’s why you are my favorite Taeminnie, just make sure that everybody is on time, open all the registers and place the cashiers there. Oh and also give everybody a section so we can have the entire store covered ok. Remember that I don’t want to call the loss prevention department again.”
“Ok hyung I got it don’t worry about anything and please finish all the paper work because we know we’re a way behind in that.”
“I know please don’t remind me, but right now what I want to do is place our new winter collection on the sales floor. After you finished with your tasks come back here to help me ok.”
“But hyung you know that I want to be with the cashiers, it is my task as the most charismatic employee and besides with my smile and my charisma I can make the customers buy double.”
“I know Taeminnie and I’m proud of you for that, but right now I need your help here so please do as I say.”
“Fine I will be right back.” He pouted again.
When Taemin left I continued doing my office work, signing papers, making phone calls, checking time cards, and so much more. I was so busy than I didn’t notice that almost an hour passed.
“Hyung I’m back are you ready?”
“Yes Taeminnie lets go.”
We started placing the news clothes on the racks, changing the outfits of the manikins, placing the old collection in the clearance area, changing signs and putting price tags. Everybody was working smoothly even Taemin. I was just telling them what to do and deciding what goes where. I was studding my planner trying to figure out the best way possible of display the clothes, when I heard somebody besides me clear his throat.
“Excuse me, can you help me.”
I looked at the person who was talking to me and I froze in place. It was a man, a very handsome man, I looked at his body and saw that his muscles almost ripped out of his shirt, he also had very beautiful eyes that remind me of a puppy. But his face, he was so handsome that I couldn’t stop staring at him. Even if he kind of looked like a dinosaur, a cute one that is.
“Of course, how can I help you?”
“I’m looking for clothes that could fit him.” He said pointing down with his finger at a little boy that was holding his leg. The kid was so cute with big eyes just like him they looked so alike. I just wanted to hug that kid. Of course I love all kids, but this one was too cute to handle.
Taemin tried to help the customer immediately because all my employees knew that I was too busy to assist customers around the store, besides that was the job of my sales associates.
“That’s ok Taemin I got it, just please make sure to follow this directions ok.” I gave him my planner and he continued what I was doing.
“Very well Sr. what kind of clothes are looking for, casual clothes or something dressy.”
“Mmm he need clothes for school, I think something casual and comfortable would be good.”
“Perfect, do you know his size?”
“Well, I think he wears a size three since he’s three years old.” he smiled to me and I smiled back.
“Please follow me.” I said to him and they followed me, he was holding the little’s kid and the boy seemed happy with that. I mean who wouldn’t be if somebody as hot as him was holding your hand. That kid sure was lucky to have a dad like him because it was obvious that they were related, but what was bugging me was that they seemed to be alone, just the two of them; the mother of the child was clearly not around.
“Maybe this is what you’re looking for?” I said pointing to a rack full of shirts and blue jeans. He picked one of each color and all the different styles of blue jeans.
“Yes, exactly. Do you have a fitting room?”
“Of course, please follow me.”
Once we arrived at the fitting rooms, he tried to put the clothes on the little kid but the child kept on struggling. He looked like a beginner in the parents’ field because it was obvious that he didn’t know how to put the clothes on the kid. The child was running around the fitting room shirtless because that was the only thing that his father managed to take off.
“Do you need any help?” he chuckled and smiled to me.
“Do I look that helpless?”
“Mmm well, I prefer not to answer that.”
“That’s right, as you can see I’m still learning how to be a good father.” My heart skipped a bit when he said that. His eyes looked full of love when he looked at his son.
“Well, I really think that you need to learn fast because that child is too cute and as I can see, it must be very difficult to control him.”
“Yes it is, but I guess that’s the good thing to be a parent.” I just smiled and nodded my head, I guess he was right. It must be wonderful to have someone as caring as him by your side.
“Ok little boy come here and let me help you with this clothes.” I said to the little boy.
“No!” he yelled at me while hiding behind his dads’ legs.
“Kim Yoogeoun, please don’t yell at him. Where are your manners?”
“Jonghyun appa sorry.” he said to his father with tears on his eyes.
”Is not me the one that you have to apologize, its him Yoogeunni, say sorry to him please.”
“That’s fine Sr., please don’t be too harsh on the child.” I interrupted him.
“Sorry.” The child said to me.
”Oh, please don’t worry about it. But would you let me try these clothes on you. Please.”
“No!” he yelled once more.
“Oh come on Yoogeun please, don’t be scared. Someone as pretty as him would never hurt you.”
“Ok.” Yoogeoun said and walked in my direction.
I couldn’t believe what he just said, he called me pretty, I did a victory dance in my mind, and helped him with the clothes, many different kinds and colors. I must admit that the child was such a sweet and shy kid. I just wanted to pinch his chubby cheeks. Actually it was the first time that I felt such a connection with the child, like if he was related to me or something.
“Ok yoggeuni, we finished already. See, you look so handsome.” I said to him.
“Thank you.” Yoogeun said to me and hugged my leg.
“You’re welcome Yoogeunni.” I hugged him back.
“Thank you very much Key-sshi.” The man whose name was Jonghyun said to me. I was a little bit surprised when he said my name.
“Excuse me?” I raised one eyebrow at him.
“Oh sorry, but it is on your name tag.” He said pointing to my name tag.
I looked at my name tag and smiled. “That’s right Sr.”
“Please call me Jonghyun.” I was very surprised that he told me his name; I mean none of the customers of our store are polite enough to introduce themselves. It was almost like if he was trying to FLIRT with me. Of course I don’t want to sound too full of myself, but yeah or maybe it was just my imagination. It has been a long time since I felt attracted to someone, but of course I know my place and besides this man has a cute child and probably a beautiful wife.
“Ok Mr. Jonghyun, it is something else that you want me to help you with.”
“No, thank you very much Key.”
“Great then, now if you guys will excuse me. I have many things to do but I will send someone else to help you with that.” I said and bowed to him.
“Ok that’s fine with us, right Yoogeunni.”
“Yes!” Yoogeun said and smiled at me.
“Bye Yoouegunni it was a pleasure to meet you.”
“And Jonghyun appa?” He said pointing to his appa.
”Oh it was a pleasure to meet him too.” I smiled at both of them.
“It was a pleasure to meet you too, Key.” My heart skipped a bit when he said my name, his voice was so beautiful that I felt hypnotized by it.
“Thank you, and please come again soon.”
“Only if you help us again.” Jonghyun said to me and I blushed.
“Of course, just ask for me any time alright.”
He just nodded his head and I left the fitting rooms, I went straight to the floor section where we were putting the new collections and saw that they had already finished.
“Where’s Taemin?” I asked one of my employees.
“He’s in your office, Sr.”
“Great, thank you.” I flashed one of my beautiful smiles at him and star heading to my office.
“Hyung, you’re back.” Taemin hugged me as soon as I entered my office.
“Yes Taemin, I’m back and thank you for finishing all the work.”
“It was nothing hyung, but hey aren’t you going to tell me what happened with Mr. hottie.”
“What are you talking about Taeminnie, he was just a customer.”
“Yeah right hyung, it is not like you to help all the customers that ask for your help. We know that you’re too busy for that and besides you always ask one of your employees to do that for you.”
“And your point is?”
“That you liked that man, of course.”
“Taemin! Come on he was shopping for his son, and probably have a beautiful wife for fuck’s shake.”
“I know, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t look. As long as you don’t touch of course.”
“Taemin, please that’s enough.”
“No, until you admit that you liked him.”
“Of course I don’t like Jonghyun.” I regretted saying that.
“Omo!, you know his name?” Taemin exclaimed.
“Well, yeah he told me his name.”
“Omg Hyung, don’t you think that is weird that he told you his name. I mean none of our customers are polite enough to do that.”
“I know, I know. But please can you drop this subject, besides he already left and I doubt he’s coming back.”
“Ok, hyung I will drop it, but you must admit that he was totally your type.” I sighed and nodded my head, it was very difficult to me to deal with Taemin and besides he was right. That man was totally my type.
“Yes Taemin, I admit that he was, mmmm how can I said this. Charming!”
“I knew it!”
“Yeah, whatever. why don’t you go for him then.”
“Hyung, you know that he’s not my type. I’m more into the athletic type.”
I couldn’t help but laugh at him, he was so sincere and what I find amusing about him is that he’s so open about him being gay. I admire him for that because that’s one thing that I cannot do.
Third Person POV
Jonghyun was still astonished with the beauty of the man that he met when he was shopping with his nephew. He couldn’t believe that he met somebody that beautiful in that day. And on top of that working in a kid’s store.
He made a note to himself, saying that he had to go back to that store to see the breathtaking beauty again.
He knew that Key probably thought that he was married because he was shopping with his nephew. And on top of that his little nephew was calling him appa. He didn’t mind before that everybody thought that the little boy was his son because practically he was his son, but with Key he wanted to let him know that they were not related that way.
He couldn’t stop thinking about Key, mostly because it’s been a long time since he felt so attracted towards someone. He knew that when Yoogeun arrived to his life, the little boy would be his priority for the rest of his life. Not that he didn’t mind because he loved his nephew so much, and he was more than happy to be his appa. But sometimes he wondered how would be his life with someone who can help him raise Yoogeun, a motherly figure for the little boy.
2 Weeks later.
Jonghyun was planning on going back to the store, mostly because his “Son” needed new clothes because you know kids grow up so fast and he couldn’t help it. But he was hopping to see Key again.
When they were heading to the store, Jonghyun explained to his son that he had to behave in front of everybody and especially in front of Key. He wanted to give a good impression to Key because who knows maybe Key would be his last missing piece. Yoogeun accepted his conditions because his dad promised him to buy ice cream after they finished shopping.
He always thought that almost all the pieces of his life were completed when Yoogeun arrived to his life. He has a great job, a very good economic position, he is very handsome, he is popular and now he has a beautiful son. The only thing that he needed was someone with whom to share all that. And maybe, just maybe Key would be the one.
When he arrived to the store, as soon as he entered all the employees bowed to him. They asked him if he needed any help, but he kept refusing their help. His eyes were looking around, hoping to land on the face of the beautiful Key. After looking for Key around the store he decided to ask if Key was around, he didn’t want to look so obvious so he opted for ask for their manager.
”Excuse me.” He said to one of the female employees that was near him.
“Yes Sr. how may I help you?”
“I would like to talk to your manager for a second, please.”
“Of course Sr. let me go look for him. I will be right back.”
Jonghyun felt butterflies on his stomach, he suddenly felt very nervous because he will see Key again. Hopefully Key remembered him, if not he would be very troubled.
“Hello, how can I help you?” His heart skipped a bit when he heard a voice behind him, but he felt very disappointed when he found out that the voice didn’t belong to Key.
“Mmm, Hi my name is Kim Jonghyun and I was wondering if maybe I could talk to Key, please.”
“Hello Mr. Jonghyun my name is Lee Taemin and I’m the only manager available right now because our store manager Key is off today.”
“I see, well thank you Taemin-sshi.”
“You’re welcome, but do you want to leave a message to Key.”
“No thank you, actually I just wanted his opinion in some clothes that I want to buy for my son.”
“He will be here tomorrow, if you want to stop by.”
“I will try, but now that I’m here I would like to see your shoes section.”
“Of course, please follow me.”
Jonghyun bought a few things for Yoogeoun and left the store a little bit disappointed because Key was not there.
Key POV
I was enjoying my wonderful day off, I was at home, cooking a delicious meal and waiting for my parents to arrive. I actually enjoy
my only day off because that’s the only day of the week that I can spend it without worrying about work, or hearing all the problems that revolve around it.
Today I usually sleep all day, I clean my house a little bit and cook something for me; I also invite my parents to eat with me.
I was about to take a bath when I heard my phone going off. I picked it up and saw that it was from the store; I sighed and answered it anyways.
“Hello.”
“Hi hyung how are you, are you enjoying your day off?”
“I was until you called.”
“Hyung! You’re so mean.”
“I’m kidding Taeminnie, so what’s up why did you call?”
“Hyung, you’re not going to believe this.”
“What is it Taeminnie, it better be important. Besides aren’t you the only manager at the store right now, you shouldn’t be talking
on the phone right now.”
“Don’t worry boss, I have everything under control here.”
“I hope so, and what did you want to tell me anyways.”
“Oh yes, hyung are you standing up or are you sitting down somewhere.”
“I was about to take a bath, of course I’m in the bathroom.”
“Well, you better sit down somewhere because you’re gonna faint when you hear this.”
“Taemin stop joking and tell me what happened.”
“You remembered Mr. Hottie right? The one that you helped chose clothes for his son.”
“Yes Taemin, I remember. What about Jonghyun?”
“Oh Key, you dropped the formalities already?” Taemin said.
“Come on Tae, please tell me what happened!”
“Well, he visited the store today, he was shopping again with his son, and…”
“And what!”
“He asked for you.”
“What, really?”
“Yes hyung, but I told him that today was your day off.”
“So?” I raised an eyebrow waiting for Temin’s answer. Of course I was surprised to know that Jonghyun was actually looking for me, I thought that he already forgot about me.
“I told him that you will be here tomorrow and if maybe he wanted to come again.”
“I see.”
“What, that’s all you have to say to the juicy news that I just gave you?”
“Mmm yeah, what were you expecting?”
“I don’t know, maybe you jumping around and doing the Ring Ding Dong dance to celebrate.”
“Oh shut up, stupid.”
“Ok, I was just saying. But hopefully he will come again tomorrow, so please make sure to wear something nice and sexy, all
right.”
“All right, wait what!” I almost choked on my own saliva when Taemin said that.
“I’m just saying hyung, now I you will excuse me because I have to go back to work.”
“Fine, I will see you tomorrow.”
“Bye.”
“Bye.” I finished my call with Taemin and continued what I doing before Taemin called. But of course I felt butterflies in my stomach all day long.
Third Person POV
The next day, as usual Key was going to work in a very good mood. He ate breakfast with Taemin in their favorite cafeteria before going to work. They opened the store and were working without any problems; the store was getting busier by every hour. A lot of families were shopping, the kids were running around and all the employees, especially Key were very busy with all that.
Key and Taemin were helping one customer in particular; it was a lady who was shopping there with her six kids. Taemin was trying to put clothes on one of her kids while Key was holding a baby girl in his arms while her mother was picking some clothes for all of her children. The little girl was so cute that Key was smiling so brightly with her in his arms.
Suddenly they heard a voice behind them.
“Hello Key, how are you.”
Key turned around his heart skipped a bit when he saw Jonghyun smiling at him. He was holding the hand of his son, and a very tall and handsome man, with short black hair and big eyes was with them too.
“Hi, Mr. Jonghyun is good to see you again.”
“Please just call me Jonghyun.”
“Fine, Jonghyun. Oh and hello Yoogeunni.”
“Hi.” Yoogeun ran towards Key and hugged his leg. Key lowered himself to be at the same level as the little boy, and Yoogeoun kissed his cheek.
“Wow, is rare to see Yoogeunni being that friendly with some one that is not Jonghyun or me.” The tall man said while smiling.
“I know, I guess he likes Key.” Jonghyun answered him.
“Oh, I’m Choi Minho. It is very nice to meet you Key.” He bowed at Key.
“It is a pleasure to meet you, too Minho.”
“Mmm Key, yesterday we were here shopping, but one Taemin-sshi told me that it was your day off.”
“Yes, he told me. So do you guys need any help with something?”
“We are here because Yoogeoun needs a new outfit to attend to a party.”
“Great then, just let me return this baby to her mommy and I will be right back.”
“Ok, I will wait for you here; I mean we will wait for you here.” Jonghyun said while blushing.
Key just nodded and went looking for the mother of the child. Key gave a glance at Temin’s direction and the younger boy had a smirk on his face.
“Taemin, can you please assist Jonghyun and his friend while I go return the baby to her mother.”
“Of course hyung.” He said smiling.
Taemin approached Jonghyun and Minho to greet them, Jonghyun smiled at him and Taemin did the same, Minho froze the instant
that his eyes met the beautiful boy. He couldn’t believe that such a beauty was standing in front of him.
“Hi Taemin, it’s good to see you again.”
“Likewise Mr. Jonghyun.”
“Oh, please call me Jonghyun.”
“Fine, Jonghyun.”
After Key gave the little baby to her mother, he rushed back to Jonghyun and the others. The butterflies in his stomach were unstoppable at that point.
“Key, you’re back.”
“Yeah, ready to go look for the outfit?”
“Of course, please lead the way.”
“Oh, hyung come one. You are such a party pooper, why don’t we just chat for a while with them.”
Key glared at Taemin and he flinched when he understood what Key meant.
“Taemin, you know we can’t interfere with our customers’ time.” Taemin just nodded and smiled at him. Key was so busy glaring at Taemin that he didn’t notice how Jonghyun stared at him, like if he was trying to memorize every single feature of Key’s face.
“Please follow me.” He said to Jonghyun and Minho.
“Yoogeun, come here please.” Jonghyun said to his son, while the little boy was busy playing with one of his toys.
“No, I want Minho appa.”
Key Pov.
I was very surprised when Yoogeun said the word appa to Minho. I mean a three year old calling another man appa, when his own father was just beside him. I honestly found that weird. But for them, it seemed like the most normal thing in the world.
I was still in my thoughts when I heard Jonghyun’s voice.
”Fine, but make sure to hold his hand.” He said smiling to his son.
I looked at Taemin and he had the same confuse face as me, I was practically reading his mind, so I just said the word “later” to him.
When we arrived at the section of the clothes that they wanted, I started showing all the styles and colors, the different collections that could fit little Yoogeun just fine.
Jonghyun picked a few outfits and started heading to the fitting rooms, Minho was behind them. I was lost in my thoughts again when I heard a deliciously sexy voice.
“Key, are you coming with us. I really want your opinion in this.” Jonghyun said looking at me and using his charming smile, I just wanted to melt right there.
“Of course Jonghyun, just give me a minute.” I said and he just nodded in agreement.
While they were busy trying outfits on Yoogeun, I pulled Taemin by the arm and signaled him to follow me.
“Hyung, did you heard how the kid called the other guy, oh he’s so fine by the way.” Taemin said.
“Yes, Tae I heard he called him appa.”
“Maybe they are a gay couple and Jonghyun instead of having a lovely wife; he has this living version of the David as his partner.”
“Come one Taemin, don’t be dramatic and besides we don’t know if they are a couple. And even if they are that’s none of our concern”
“YES, it is our concern because I’m totally into the tall guy. And you like Jonghyun.”
“Yes I like him, I mean who wouldn’t.”
Taemin was about to respond when we saw Jonghyun walking our way.
“Hey guys, we are waiting for you. We want the opinion of experts.”
“Of course, let’s go.” I answered.
Yoogeun was wearing an outfit that looked like a suit, but instead of the jacket, he was only wearing a shirt and a vest.
“Oh my god Yoogeunnni you look so handsome.” I said to him and he just smiled at me. “But I think something is missing, I will be right back.” I said to them.
I went to look for a tie that would match Yoogeun’s outfit. When I found it I went back to them.
“Here it is, now you are ready to go.” I said while placing the tie around his neck.
“Thank you umma.” Yoogeun answered and I just widen my eyes in surprise.
Jonghyun POV
”Yoogeunni what are you saying, Key isn’t your umma.” I said to my son and he just looked at me with a pout on his cute face. I smiled at him then at Key, he looked so beautiful standing there, that I just couldn’t help but wish that he really was Yoogeun’s umma.
“It’s ok Jonghyun I don’t mind.” Key said and I wanted to answer him that I didn’t mind either but I just nodded my head.
“Hyung, look at the time, we really need to go if we want to be on time. Come on Yoogeunni let’s go pay.”
“Wait Minho, take my card.”
“Don’t worry hyung, I got it. Just say bye to Key.” He winked at me and started walking to the registers, Taemin started following them and I could see Minho smirking at me.
“Mmm I guess this is the time to say thank your purchase and please come again.” Key said to me.
“Haha I think so, but just to let you know i will definitely come again. If you’re here.”
He looked at me with a confuse face and I could tell he was getting mad.
“Look Jonghyun, I don’t want to be rude, but you have a son and probably a wife or a husband. So please ….”
“No Key, is not like that.”
“Excuese me?”
“What in trying to say is that I don’t have a wife or a husband, I’m single.”
“But then Yoogeunni….”
“Yoogeun is my nephew.” I interrupted him again. “My sister died a year ago in a car accident and now I’m taking care of
Yoogeun. I’m his only relative.”
“I’m sorry I didn’t know.”
“It’s ok thank you.”
“That’s very nice of you, I mean for taking care of Yoogeun and treating him as you own son.”
“Once again thank you. And actually Key, now that you know my story, would you like to go drink a coffee with my tomorrow?”
“I would love to.”
The end…
A/n : aaaa omgg finally its doneee this one shot was on my mind for a very long time but I’m too lazy to write lol jk and it feels good to be backkk please let me know what u guys think and leave me a comment. :)