When It Rains [3/?]
When It Rains [3/?] | Kyuhyun, Sungmin, Donghae, Hyukjae(Eunhyuk) | Chaptered, angst, romance | PG-13 (for this chapter)
{ on the third day, Kyuhyun harassed Sungmin. }
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Lee Sungmin.
He loves the thunder that always roars; welcoming the heavy clouds that will disperse and cascades the town. The coldness that maybe only he will love is a secret that no one shall know, and he loves it when Kyuhyun is not fond of the coldness, unlike him.
“Why are you pretending to be so tense?” the cup clatters as Sungmin puts it back onto its saucer. He is curious about Kyuhyun since Donghae talked about him a few days ago. He just refuses to accept how come someone as gentle and as matured as Donghae can befriend with someone like Kyuhyun? Someone who blamed the weather for his enraging anger?
“I am not pretending. This is who I am.”
“Liar, no one can be so furious all the time. Are you trying to act cool in front of him?”
“Of who?” Kyuhyun drills a hole on his face, as if giving signs for him to shut his fucking mouth up and stay quiet. But Sungmin ignores the threat; it is not scary at all. On the contrary, he glares back at the brown-haired guy and detailed his question.
“You know who I’m talking about.” Just about time, Donghae appears behind the bar and greets both his friend and customer while wiping some white cream off his face hastily. “Sorry there’s an emergency in the kitchen right now. Siwon! There’s a customer calling upstair!” a tall waiter with dimples on his cheeks hurriedly runs towards them and nods. Sungmin know this kid; he is a high school senior working there part-time on holidays, sometimes whenever he is free. A wealthy kid, though. He just works there for the sake of fun times and experience.
Donghae then do a puppy eyes to Kyuhyun, asking him to help behind the counter and bar so that he can handle the troublesome new employees at the back, then leave. Kyuhyun sighs, and takes Donghae’s place at the counter when two young ladies are about to do their payment, halting their conversation earlier. Sungmin observes as Kyuhyun gives back the changes to the two ladies and bids them thank you and good bye(of course with a frowned face), just as natural as an owner should be. And then he feels jealous of Kyuhyun.
Kyuhyun is so natural around Donghae. He bet that Kyuhyun never fixes his clothes or his hair or keeps himself busy of what fragrance to wear when he wants to meet Donghae, unlike him who feels like crying whenever he wants to come to the cafe. Kyuhyun must have wrapped his arms around Donghae’s shoulders and arms and waist, or even hugged Donghae from behind thousands of times, unlike him who was so afraid even when their hands touched as Donghae handed him the changes. Sungmin hates the fact that Kyuhyun knew Donghae longer than he did, or the fact that Kyuhyun knew how Donghae looked like as a small kid. Oh god he wonders why he feels such jealousy against a man for another man?
Is Lee Donghae that special? Well of course he is. Someone as gentle, as handsome and as understanding as Lee Donghae is like; is like a treasure to anyone that knows him. And to Sungmin, a treasure like Lee Donghae is something that is worth for him to fight for just to make sure that Lee Donghae is his; alone. Is it wrong to make Donghae feels the same as how Sungmin feels toward him? It is definitely not wrong for him to feel more than just a friend when it comes to Donghae, right?
And no oh no Lee Donghae does not belong to Cho Kyuhyun.
He stands, wiping off imaginative dusts from his bum and stares at Kyuhyun who had just finished talking to his phone. And when their eyes meet, he points his finger towards Kyuhyun’s face, arrogantly; and speaks up something that he would never thought he will be doing even in a thousand years, and quietly he blames the existence of a creature named Lee Donghae (and maybe a part of Cho Kyuhyun, too).
“Lee Donghae will be mine. No, I’ll take him away from you, just you wait.”
But the rain has stop.
-
Cho Kyuhyun; after the rain.
The best thing about the sunlight after a cascade of rain is that it can comes out whenever it wants and shines every part of the earth. Even better if it comes out in the evening, a few hours before dusk comes and takes its place. The silhouettes of people walking outside the window of the double-storey coffee house somehow seems to be a bit mysterious, and the yellowish orange that paints the whole town looks like an infection spreading all over.
But no no the silhouette of the person in front of him is different. The unwavering voice that claims his friend as his somehow sounds tempting, and what a shame, what a shame that he is claiming Donghae’s name instead of him; Kyuhyun thinks so. He wonders what happened before this that Sungmin seems to be so determined of about having Lee Donghae. And he is somehow glad he cannot see the face of the man in front of him when he was speaking of Donghae, or perhaps, he will be disappointed.
Slowly, he straightens his back and smiles at the still pointing Sungmin. “Lee Donghae is not mine to begin with. And I don't have the slightest clue of what you are talking about. Me and Donghae? We are just best friends.”
“Stop pretending. I know twisted people like you; pretending to be so complicated that anyone would pity about your so-called unspeakable illness. Now listen, Cho Kyuhyun, I don't care to which Cho Kyuhyun I am talking to right now; I want to have Lee Donghae, and you cannot do anything about it.” Kyuhyun touches his pointing hand, and the grip after that surprises Sungmin that he tries to pulls back his hand, but fails. Kyuhyun smirks, and pulls the hand closer to his chest. A distance like this, anyone can mistake them for being lovers (which is why Sungmin is glad no one is in the coffee house right now except them).
“You’re gorgeous. This is the first time I ever saw a man as beautiful as you are.”
“Flattery won't help. I’m not a girl. And again, Lee Donghae will be mine, no matter how hard you try to make him stay beside you.” Kyuhyun shakes his head and chuckles. Slowly, he forces Sungmin to walk a few steps back until his back hits the wall behind him, one hand on his waist and the other next to his cheek, blocking him from running away.
“Okay, I won't be in your way. You can have Donghae. But only if you can make him fall for you.”
“Are you suggesting that he’s in love with you?” chuckles again. Sungmin is somewhat pissed.
“No, but maybe you want to note this down; so far I am the only man that he hugs. And as far as I can remember, he only dates women.” As he speaks, his face keeps getting nearer Sungmin’s. The latter grits his teeth, and tries to shove away Kyuhyun’s tall body, only to be pulled back into a tightened hug.
“Let me go you bastard! You don't have to do this to make me stop, because I won't. You hear me? I won't stop!” and Sungmin swears as he can feel the hand on his waist is crawling on his back, moving from his nape down to his rear.
“What makes you think I am interested in Donghae in that way? When I have a gorgeous man in front of me that I can flirt with?”
-
Lee Sungmin.
He wants to believe that Cho Kyuhyun is only pretending of having two personalities, but no this is a bit weird to even to ignore the fact. His eyes yes his eyes are different, he is not looking at Sungmin like he did when the weather was cloudy just now. The look of despise and threatening, like a child who is angry of someone that took his toys. The look in Kyuhyun’s eyes right now is full with interest, full with curiosity, playful and ignorant, a pair of eyes that only present when someone is eager about teasing others. Yes yes a pair of teasing eyes.
“Kyuhyun in a sunny day is a bit weird. He’s a bit playful, but he is nice and his patience is unbearable. Oh, and he is a pervert.” He wonders why only now Donghae’s words that were said with a smile per usual pierce his mind.
Pervert.
Pervert?
Pervert!!!
So that is why he can feel a pair of cold hands crawling underneath his shirt right now, and wet tongue licking his collarbones. He is angry, oh yes Sungmin is so angry, but for some reasons, he is weak towards Kyuhyun’s touches.
“Unnhh... don't mess with me!! Get off!!” he pushes Kyuhyun away, and only then he realises the stinging on his neck and crooks of his collarbones. He runs his hand to each red mark, and his face goes redder than he already is.
Hickeys; they are everywhere.
“You!! I’m going to kill you!!” Kyuhyun smirks while wiping his lips. Fixing his collar in haste, Sungmin reaches for a wooden roller from the kitchen and starts to chase him. Running, Sungmin can hear his deep voice laughing like a mad man, saying ‘I’m sorry’ and ‘you’re cute’ plentiful of time.
When they finally reach downstairs, Sungmin is too tired to chase him anymore, and Kyuhyun is panting when he sits on one of the table, looking up to the ceiling. His lips are still curling up on its sides.
“Sorry about the hickeys, I just couldn’t help it. You are so pretty.”
“Stop that. I’m a man you idiot.” He jumps down from the table, and sits next to Sungmin on the floor. It is a good thing that Siwon has put on the ‘close’ sign earlier, so that no one is watching them right now.
“What makes Donghae so special that you only want him for yourself?” Sungmin ducks his head and puts his arms over his nape. His face is blushing right now he knows that and he don't want Kyuhyun to see it. That would be embarrassing.
“Because, he’s Donghae.”
“I don't get it.”
“Oh come on! You’re his best friend, you understand him better than I am. I mean, who wouldn’t fall for someone like him, right?” Kyuhyun giggles, and nods his head. For some reason, Sungmin finally believes that Kyuhyun is not faking his ‘illness’. Heck, he doesn't even remember how he was when it rained, or so Sungmin thinks.
“Yeah, he is nice. He loves to help people, and sometimes I feel like saying ‘stop thinking of others and start thinking of yourself!’ when he gets troubled over something for the sake of friends.” Kyuhyun looks like a child, that Sungmin can't help it but ruffles his hair like a brother.
“Stop it, I’m not a child.”
“Exactly, but you’re younger than me.”
“I am?”
And they talk of their age, their career, their family and their thoughts about Donghae, until the said man comes back to the coffee house twenty minutes later, only to find both his favourite customer and best friend is having a good chat like they have been friends for years.
And Lee Sungmin finally has grown into liking his new friend; the sunny Cho Kyuhyun. He wonders how the cloudy Kyuhyun will act when the weather is raining once again, and he know that Kyuhyun won't like the fact that he will be taking Donghae away from him. But he just won't care.
{ on the third day, Kyuhyun harassed Sungmin. }
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Lee Sungmin.
He loves the thunder that always roars; welcoming the heavy clouds that will disperse and cascades the town. The coldness that maybe only he will love is a secret that no one shall know, and he loves it when Kyuhyun is not fond of the coldness, unlike him.
“Why are you pretending to be so tense?” the cup clatters as Sungmin puts it back onto its saucer. He is curious about Kyuhyun since Donghae talked about him a few days ago. He just refuses to accept how come someone as gentle and as matured as Donghae can befriend with someone like Kyuhyun? Someone who blamed the weather for his enraging anger?
“I am not pretending. This is who I am.”
“Liar, no one can be so furious all the time. Are you trying to act cool in front of him?”
“Of who?” Kyuhyun drills a hole on his face, as if giving signs for him to shut his fucking mouth up and stay quiet. But Sungmin ignores the threat; it is not scary at all. On the contrary, he glares back at the brown-haired guy and detailed his question.
“You know who I’m talking about.” Just about time, Donghae appears behind the bar and greets both his friend and customer while wiping some white cream off his face hastily. “Sorry there’s an emergency in the kitchen right now. Siwon! There’s a customer calling upstair!” a tall waiter with dimples on his cheeks hurriedly runs towards them and nods. Sungmin know this kid; he is a high school senior working there part-time on holidays, sometimes whenever he is free. A wealthy kid, though. He just works there for the sake of fun times and experience.
Donghae then do a puppy eyes to Kyuhyun, asking him to help behind the counter and bar so that he can handle the troublesome new employees at the back, then leave. Kyuhyun sighs, and takes Donghae’s place at the counter when two young ladies are about to do their payment, halting their conversation earlier. Sungmin observes as Kyuhyun gives back the changes to the two ladies and bids them thank you and good bye(of course with a frowned face), just as natural as an owner should be. And then he feels jealous of Kyuhyun.
Kyuhyun is so natural around Donghae. He bet that Kyuhyun never fixes his clothes or his hair or keeps himself busy of what fragrance to wear when he wants to meet Donghae, unlike him who feels like crying whenever he wants to come to the cafe. Kyuhyun must have wrapped his arms around Donghae’s shoulders and arms and waist, or even hugged Donghae from behind thousands of times, unlike him who was so afraid even when their hands touched as Donghae handed him the changes. Sungmin hates the fact that Kyuhyun knew Donghae longer than he did, or the fact that Kyuhyun knew how Donghae looked like as a small kid. Oh god he wonders why he feels such jealousy against a man for another man?
Is Lee Donghae that special? Well of course he is. Someone as gentle, as handsome and as understanding as Lee Donghae is like; is like a treasure to anyone that knows him. And to Sungmin, a treasure like Lee Donghae is something that is worth for him to fight for just to make sure that Lee Donghae is his; alone. Is it wrong to make Donghae feels the same as how Sungmin feels toward him? It is definitely not wrong for him to feel more than just a friend when it comes to Donghae, right?
And no oh no Lee Donghae does not belong to Cho Kyuhyun.
He stands, wiping off imaginative dusts from his bum and stares at Kyuhyun who had just finished talking to his phone. And when their eyes meet, he points his finger towards Kyuhyun’s face, arrogantly; and speaks up something that he would never thought he will be doing even in a thousand years, and quietly he blames the existence of a creature named Lee Donghae (and maybe a part of Cho Kyuhyun, too).
“Lee Donghae will be mine. No, I’ll take him away from you, just you wait.”
But the rain has stop.
-
Cho Kyuhyun; after the rain.
The best thing about the sunlight after a cascade of rain is that it can comes out whenever it wants and shines every part of the earth. Even better if it comes out in the evening, a few hours before dusk comes and takes its place. The silhouettes of people walking outside the window of the double-storey coffee house somehow seems to be a bit mysterious, and the yellowish orange that paints the whole town looks like an infection spreading all over.
But no no the silhouette of the person in front of him is different. The unwavering voice that claims his friend as his somehow sounds tempting, and what a shame, what a shame that he is claiming Donghae’s name instead of him; Kyuhyun thinks so. He wonders what happened before this that Sungmin seems to be so determined of about having Lee Donghae. And he is somehow glad he cannot see the face of the man in front of him when he was speaking of Donghae, or perhaps, he will be disappointed.
Slowly, he straightens his back and smiles at the still pointing Sungmin. “Lee Donghae is not mine to begin with. And I don't have the slightest clue of what you are talking about. Me and Donghae? We are just best friends.”
“Stop pretending. I know twisted people like you; pretending to be so complicated that anyone would pity about your so-called unspeakable illness. Now listen, Cho Kyuhyun, I don't care to which Cho Kyuhyun I am talking to right now; I want to have Lee Donghae, and you cannot do anything about it.” Kyuhyun touches his pointing hand, and the grip after that surprises Sungmin that he tries to pulls back his hand, but fails. Kyuhyun smirks, and pulls the hand closer to his chest. A distance like this, anyone can mistake them for being lovers (which is why Sungmin is glad no one is in the coffee house right now except them).
“You’re gorgeous. This is the first time I ever saw a man as beautiful as you are.”
“Flattery won't help. I’m not a girl. And again, Lee Donghae will be mine, no matter how hard you try to make him stay beside you.” Kyuhyun shakes his head and chuckles. Slowly, he forces Sungmin to walk a few steps back until his back hits the wall behind him, one hand on his waist and the other next to his cheek, blocking him from running away.
“Okay, I won't be in your way. You can have Donghae. But only if you can make him fall for you.”
“Are you suggesting that he’s in love with you?” chuckles again. Sungmin is somewhat pissed.
“No, but maybe you want to note this down; so far I am the only man that he hugs. And as far as I can remember, he only dates women.” As he speaks, his face keeps getting nearer Sungmin’s. The latter grits his teeth, and tries to shove away Kyuhyun’s tall body, only to be pulled back into a tightened hug.
“Let me go you bastard! You don't have to do this to make me stop, because I won't. You hear me? I won't stop!” and Sungmin swears as he can feel the hand on his waist is crawling on his back, moving from his nape down to his rear.
“What makes you think I am interested in Donghae in that way? When I have a gorgeous man in front of me that I can flirt with?”
-
Lee Sungmin.
He wants to believe that Cho Kyuhyun is only pretending of having two personalities, but no this is a bit weird to even to ignore the fact. His eyes yes his eyes are different, he is not looking at Sungmin like he did when the weather was cloudy just now. The look of despise and threatening, like a child who is angry of someone that took his toys. The look in Kyuhyun’s eyes right now is full with interest, full with curiosity, playful and ignorant, a pair of eyes that only present when someone is eager about teasing others. Yes yes a pair of teasing eyes.
“Kyuhyun in a sunny day is a bit weird. He’s a bit playful, but he is nice and his patience is unbearable. Oh, and he is a pervert.” He wonders why only now Donghae’s words that were said with a smile per usual pierce his mind.
Pervert.
Pervert?
Pervert!!!
So that is why he can feel a pair of cold hands crawling underneath his shirt right now, and wet tongue licking his collarbones. He is angry, oh yes Sungmin is so angry, but for some reasons, he is weak towards Kyuhyun’s touches.
“Unnhh... don't mess with me!! Get off!!” he pushes Kyuhyun away, and only then he realises the stinging on his neck and crooks of his collarbones. He runs his hand to each red mark, and his face goes redder than he already is.
Hickeys; they are everywhere.
“You!! I’m going to kill you!!” Kyuhyun smirks while wiping his lips. Fixing his collar in haste, Sungmin reaches for a wooden roller from the kitchen and starts to chase him. Running, Sungmin can hear his deep voice laughing like a mad man, saying ‘I’m sorry’ and ‘you’re cute’ plentiful of time.
When they finally reach downstairs, Sungmin is too tired to chase him anymore, and Kyuhyun is panting when he sits on one of the table, looking up to the ceiling. His lips are still curling up on its sides.
“Sorry about the hickeys, I just couldn’t help it. You are so pretty.”
“Stop that. I’m a man you idiot.” He jumps down from the table, and sits next to Sungmin on the floor. It is a good thing that Siwon has put on the ‘close’ sign earlier, so that no one is watching them right now.
“What makes Donghae so special that you only want him for yourself?” Sungmin ducks his head and puts his arms over his nape. His face is blushing right now he knows that and he don't want Kyuhyun to see it. That would be embarrassing.
“Because, he’s Donghae.”
“I don't get it.”
“Oh come on! You’re his best friend, you understand him better than I am. I mean, who wouldn’t fall for someone like him, right?” Kyuhyun giggles, and nods his head. For some reason, Sungmin finally believes that Kyuhyun is not faking his ‘illness’. Heck, he doesn't even remember how he was when it rained, or so Sungmin thinks.
“Yeah, he is nice. He loves to help people, and sometimes I feel like saying ‘stop thinking of others and start thinking of yourself!’ when he gets troubled over something for the sake of friends.” Kyuhyun looks like a child, that Sungmin can't help it but ruffles his hair like a brother.
“Stop it, I’m not a child.”
“Exactly, but you’re younger than me.”
“I am?”
And they talk of their age, their career, their family and their thoughts about Donghae, until the said man comes back to the coffee house twenty minutes later, only to find both his favourite customer and best friend is having a good chat like they have been friends for years.
And Lee Sungmin finally has grown into liking his new friend; the sunny Cho Kyuhyun. He wonders how the cloudy Kyuhyun will act when the weather is raining once again, and he know that Kyuhyun won't like the fact that he will be taking Donghae away from him. But he just won't care.