Eros (4/?)
(Author's Note - OK, some bad news about this fic...I'm going to my mom's pretty soon, for about a week and she JUST moved into a new place meaning the internetz are not hooked up yet, which means that for about a week I don't know if I'll be able to update...SO here's what's going to happen, either I HAUL ASS on this fic and churn out the rest of it before this saturday and post it all before then, or I take more time and finish it after I get back....the problem is i'm sort of stuck, I have a back-up plan idea of a way to finish the story but I'm trying to figure something out that's better XP....god i'm such an inconsistent updater I even missed yesterday sorry you guys!!!! I just have a bunch of school bullshit that I have to deal with....ANYWAYS no one probably read this entire thing but if you did please don't be mad, i'm going to see how much I can finish this week and hopefully get quicker updates to you guys....kk thanks for being so patient and thanks for reading and thanks for commenting and just thanks!!! <3...oh yeah and btw this is just a lot of 2min fluff...the explanation will DEF come next chapter <--wow this is almost longer than the chapter itself TT__TT)
Chapter 4
Taemin doesn't ask when he sees his cousin walk into their home, eyes red and puffy from crying, limping a bit, and robes torn. He wanted to but the look he got from Key screamed ' leave me alone' and so he simply says “ I'll go to the market and get something for dinner”
But the way Key looked made Taemin worry, and he knew it had to do with Onew because he knew Key had gone over to his house. He silently cursed Onew for whatever he did to Key and made his way to the market. He was still thinking about what could have happened to Key when he arrived, and so he didn't notice two big eyes that were watching him. He also didn't notice when the owner of those two big eyes fell into step next to him, looking down expectantly at him. He didn't notice until Minho stepped right in front of him and he ran smack into the tall man's chest. Taemin looked up, startled, and he got halfway through an apology and a bow before he noticed who he ran into.
“Minho!” he said brightly, throwing his arms around the man's neck, standing on his tippy toes to do so. He giggled a bit before he realized what he had done and his cheeks flushed. He peeled himself off of the man and looked down, toeing the ground and grabbing his wrists behind his back, embarrassed.
“Haha, I was starting to think you weren't interested in me by the way you were ignoring me” Minho said chuckling and ruffling Taemin's hair.
“No, I'm very much interested” Taemin said quickly, his eyes widened and he slapped his palm over his mouth. ' what am I saying?' he thought to himself, his blush burning his ears. Minho laughed out loud, that sexy laugh that taemin loved to hear, and pulled Taemin's hand away from his face placing a kiss on the palm.
He didn't let go of Taemin's hand then, and he continued walking “You're so cute when you're flustered” he said, interlacing there fingers slyly. Taemin just kept quiet, not trusting himself with speaking anymore, and walked in step with Minho. After a few steps, Minho stopped and looked back down at Taemin.
“Ah, what are you here for? Let me buy it for you”
“Oh no, its fine...just dinner, I can pay for it”
Minho just squeezed Taemin's hand and shook his head. Taemin was completely silent after that, Minho bought food and occasionally stopped to talk with friends and acquaintances, Taemin simply walked with him enjoying the feel of Minho's rough hand in his. Taemin thought to himself, that anyone seeing them walk down the street would think they were together, and he unconsciously squeezed Minho's hand a little.
When the shopping was done, Minho walked Taemin home carrying the food and even helped him bring everything inside. When the last of the food had been put in the pantry Taemin looked up at Minho, locking eyes. Minho moved closer to Taemin, until Taemin had to crane his neck upwards and their chests were almost touching. He playfully bumped his chest into Minho's, a small smile on his lips. Minho bumped back, pushing the smaller boy back so he was against the wall of the kitchen, their hips fitting together like puzzle pieces. Taemin, feeling bold, lifted his hand and placed his fingertips on Minho's bicep tracing shapes and feeling the muscle. Minho smiled down at him leaning so that their foreheads pressed together. Taemin closed his eyes and waited, for the kiss he was expecting. No kiss came, and after a good minute he peeked on eye open and saw Minho just looking at him with a cheshire grin on his face. Taemin pouted, and playfully slapped Minho on the arm where his fingers had just been tracing a heart. Minho laughed and leaned forward, hunching a bit to nuzzle his nose into the crook of Taemin's neck. The younger boy took a second to compose himself, as his heart was beating a mile a minute, before he spoke.
“Weeelllll...” He said awkwardly and he could feel Minho chuckle into the skin on his neck before looking up at him. “Thanks for walking me, and stuff”
Minho nodded, and turned to leave. He made it to the doorf rame before Taemin called out.
“That's it?”
Minho turned, confused at the disappointment in Taemin eye's. “What?”
“I just thought...that...you would...you know” Taemin stuttered out, head down not wanting to meet eyes with the man in front of him. Minho rose an eyebrow and leaned on the door frame arms crossed over his chest. Taemin lifted his head and in a sudden burst of confidence finished his thought.
“I just thought, that after you take me out of my sports class, to some beautiful deserted romantic fountain, carry me home, kiss me in my sleep, and then pay for my groceries and sniff my neck, after all that I just thought you would ask me to be yours...but I guess I was wrong, and so if you could tell me just WHAT you are trying to accomplish, that would be great.”
Minho's jaw dropped, his arms slid down to his sides before he slapped his forehead in embarrassment. Taemin, realizing what he had just said immediately bowed and apologized over and over. Minho smiled at the young boy and stepped towards him, resting his hands on the boys slim shoulders.
“Have patience Minnie” and he kissed the blushing boy on the forehead before exiting the house.