Trick or Treat
Title: Trick or Treat
Genre: Fluff-ish?
Pairing: Jonghyun x Kibum
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Where Kibum just wants to have fun during SMTOWN's Halloween party but a certain pup had to go early.
Word Count: ~1k words
a/n: this is basically just a random thought so it's kinda unstructured? and well...random. lol.
cross-posted in my AFF (kimmybaby)
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One of their managers walked to him and whispered something. It's almost time to go. Just enough time to bid goodbye to the mass of idols in the crowded bar before he had to leave.
"What is it?" Kibum asked from beside him as he nodded at their manager.
"I have to go." He informed the other, offering an apologetic smile around the fake fangs that came with his Halloween costume.
Behind the face paint and the dim lighting, he was still able to see the frown on the younger's features. "Already? But it just barely started..."
"Sorry, Babe." He grabbed his phone from the table, checking the time then sliding it in the pocket of his red pants. "You know I would love to stay... but can't skip this schedule."
The younger just sighed and nodded his head. Kibum reached for his glass of wine to hide his sullen face and just for the sake of doing something but Jonghyun knew him all too well. He chuckled to himself before turning to the sunbaes that were sitting with them to bid them a good night and bow a bit. The other SHINee members looked at him and he made a small gesture with his hands to tell them that he had to go for his radio. They nodded and told him to be careful.
When he turned to Kibum again, the glass was empty and the younger had his attention to his phone, scrolling through his Instagram notifications.
"See me off?" He leaned closer and whispered, Kibum's red fluffy wig brushing on his cheeks. The younger sent him a half hearted glare but stood up from his chair nonetheless. He also stood up and bid another bye to the others while Kibum told their leader that he'll be back.
When Kibum turned around, Minho sent Jonghyun a knowing look while playfully brushing his fake mustache. The elder just chuckled and followed Kibum, his hand automatically moving to the small of the younger's back.
After what felt like a hundred more bows to both sunbaes and hoobaes that they came across, they were finally out of the room and on a deserted hallway to the elevators. Their manager was telling Jonghyun a few more reminders and a bit of his schedule the next day while the idol tried his best to mentally take note of it all.
However, it proved to be a bit of a challenge as Kibum walked silently beside him with that frown still on his face. He squeezed the younger's hand which he took the liberty to hold the moment they were out of the party, to get his attention. Kibum blinked owlishly at him and god was that adorable. When the elder was about to say something, he got interrupted by the soft ding of the elevator’s arrival so he just shook his head and they entered the lift silently.
The ride was short and thankfully, no one else entered so they didn't have to let go of each other's hand. Once they arrived in the underground parking area, they had to wait on their own for a bit as the manager had to get the car which was farther down the parking lot, but Jonghyun didn't mind, he wished he'll take all the time in the world.
So they stood there, backs against the wall and mostly hidden from possible on lookers.
"Shouldn't clowns be smiling?" Jonghyun asked as he watched Kibum play with their laced fingers.
"I'll do what I want." Kibum grumbled, lips forming a pout.
"Babe..."
"You know it's rare that we are all together for something fun and not just a tiring schedule... but here you are, leaving already even before all the fun started."
"I know... and I'm sorry." He tilted Kibum's face so that the latter will be facing his way. "You know it's kinda creepy when you have this smiley face paint but you're frowning, right?" That earned him a glare and a punch on the shoulder.
"Hey! Don't hit me!" He bared his fangs and playfully growled, pushing the other against the wall and caging him between his arms "or else I'll have to bite you!"
And there it was, the contagious laughter and the added weight as Kibum leaned onto him.
"See, that's more like it." The elder murmured as he moved his hand from the wall to run it down Kibum’s back, gently pulling him into a hug.
Once he calmed down from his laughter, the younger pulled away, looking half annoyed and half amused at the other’s antics, "Stop it."
"No. You, stop being sulky." Jonghyun poked his nose and Kibum swatted him away.
"You'll ruin my face paint!"
"Such a grumpy clown!" But before Kibum can retort with something witty about the other's costume, his face was being tilted downwards and soft lips were pressings onto his slightly parted ones. And although it felt funny at first, what with those artificial fangs in the way, he wasn’t really one to deny such requests.
When they parted, Kibum opened his eyes which he didn't really remember closing only to be greeted by Jonghyun smiling gently at him.
"I really have to go now... come over later?"
Kibum can barely understand what the other was talking about as they were still pretty much too close, Jonghyun's lips still brushing lightly against his as he spoke. And it was kind of distracting and disarming as the other’s warmth seemed to envelope him.
"Okay..." the younger finally breathed.
"Good. Because I'd be really lonely in there alone if you don't." He gave Kibum another peck before completely pulling away. "See you later, Babe." then he was jogging to the waiting car while Kibum watched him go with a fond smile on his lips.
Once inside the vehicle, their manager handed the idol a packet of wet tissue which he just eyed skeptically.
"You might want to wipe off the red paint all over your mouth."
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a/n: well... yeah posted this on my AFF a week ago. and just like what i said there, this is a mini something for those waiting for an update for my other fic. i'm just super busy the past months and real life is just urgh. but i'll finish it... sooner or later.
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