Magic Chapter 3
Tittle: Magic
Author: coffee_sky
Rating: G
Summary: What brings Minho to Taemin, and what they meant to each other.
The air is thick with uncertainty and most importantly the atmosphere is awkward. The arguments are going nowhere. Taemin knows that partly he is at the wrong side, having to be the one who is actually at fault, the one that causing Minho to fall and wet himself and yet, Taemin is having sorts of oppressed feelings. Yes, Minho is an outsider that comes at a sudden time, to Taemin he is an intruder to his very clandestine hideout. The truth however is not so far away that the fact the place is actually public. Since Minho had offended him by asking him to 'get out of here', the words means more 'this is a war' rather than the 'arguments over'. Taemin's feelings towards the place is undeniable.
Small steps of little shoes on the little ones' feet are on their way. The child's red-bean-coloured bag are bouncy, up and down and up again, repeating the same cycle as the child hasten. Half walking, half running and half skipping the child, Nathaniel rushes over the meadows to the east side of the field, knowing there lies the rumoured magical lake, the 'Mirror Lake'. Each steps he takes brings him closer.
This morning, he had told his teacher friend mommy daddy brother while having his favourite breakfast, bacons and sunny side up egg that he had drew the picture of the bookstore grandmama. He added that last night, he had decided to give his precious art to her, since last week was her 76th birthday. Now that his task is complete, he remembers that teacher friend mommy daddy brother told him to come here, so they can spend the rest of the day together. Apparently, Nathaniel's review about the city doesn't satisfy Taemin's expectations, even when he had low expectations.
As Nathaniel walks another few steps,he can see the scenery of the lake. What grabs his attention is not how beautiful the lake is, no matter how gleaming the sunlight had caused the lake to shine, Nathaniel takes no attention to it. Instead, the child's eyes attracted to the figures he sees standing towards each other near the shore. A few blinks escape from his eyes, and when the light is adjusted, he sees his adored teacher friend mommy daddy brother, and Minho, Mr Train that he met yesterday. Quickly, Nathaniel runs towards them,
'Taeminie!! I'm here' Nathaniel runs over to them a big smile plastered all over his face. HIs innocent gaze hits Minho, 'Hello Mr Train, Minho right, I remember you. Friends remember each other,' Nathaniel offer his hand for a good shake.
Minho smiles at his sight, 'Hello Nathaniel, where are you going and why are you here?' Minho asks Nathaniel as he takes the child's hand and shook it. Nathaniel does a cute exaggerate movements, he jumps along with Minho's hand shaking his. This, causes Minho to smile so hard, holding himself from exploding due to Nathaniel's cuteness.
'Hehe, I'm here because Taeminie asks me to come here. I don't know that Minho is Taeminie's friend,' Nathaniel answers Minho, not knowing that the two big boys had just had an argument.
The scenery of Nathaniel, Taemin's brother, who is now having a pleasant conversation with Minho doesn't put Taemin's heart at any ease. Knowing how rough the man's language can be, he is the type of man that Taemin wishes to disappear in this world. Let alone be Nathaniel's friend. Taemin rushes to Nathaniel, and when he is near him Taemin squat, he pulls Nathaniel to confront with him. And the lecture begins.
'Lee Nathaniel, I need you to explain to me, how do you know this man? And why are you late? And what is this smudge on you face?' Taemin asks Nathaniel while using his own white sleeve to clean the dirt on Nathaniel's face.
'Like I said Taeminie, yesterday...' Nathaniel does some explanations to Taemin. The two of them now is being oblivious to the man standing with them. Taemin still asking Nathaniel tons of questions, and lot's of them are ridiculous. While Nathaniel, he is doing his best in his explanation to Taemin. Making Taemin mad is not the best option for the child, as many things can go wrong in his daily life if he manages to offend his brother, it's like a curse.
Minho, he is now more clueless than ever. This whole mess that he got involve only hindering him from carrying out his work. Meeting Nathaniel is fine, until he knew that his brother is actually the chic that ruined his day today. Minho yawns, as he does so, his eyes catches the scenic view of the lake. Then he realizes, how beautiful the place is. As he turns around, his eyes settled on Taemin. At that moment, not only he realizes how beautiful the place is, but how beautiful the person is. Every movements Taemin makes are mesmerizing to Minho's eyes. Like a goddess, descend from heaven, with golden hair, and how Minho imagine a pair of wings gracefully fluttering behind the boy's back, and, of course, how the wind seems to be embracing him. As time goes by, Minho unconsciously been staring at Taemin. And he doesn't seems wants to stop doing it,
'Hey, who are you staring at?' Taemin suddenly asks Minho. Bitter realization hits Minho. Of course Taemin is no goddess. Of course, his hair is golden, but there are no wings, imaginations are imaginations, and Taemin doesn't descend from heaven, the wind just blowing as usual. 'Ehem, nothing,' Minho replies. Heat radiates from Minho's cheek, he suddenly feels a bit hot even though the autumn is chilly.
'Hmph!' Taemin whimper out aloud. Taemin turns around and leave the place, leaving poor Minho and active Nathaniel. After the interrogation session is over, Taemin comes to a conclusion that he is at fault for causing the man to fall and got wet. He is willing to let Nathaniel amuse the man for a while since he is a visitor, according to the child this Minho guy is there for work after all. He will leave the place after that, and vanish from the village.
Curiosity drives Minho, he wonders why Taemin is being such a swizzle for such a small matter. This is indeed a breathtaking meadow field, that the east side is blessed with a scenic lake, what Minho doesn't understand is that why is he so mad about him being there? Minho understands if Taemin feels dearly about this place but there is really no reason for him to feel mad. It is also an obvious fact that the place is public. He just can't make others feel unwanted here, everyone deserves to come here.
Nathaniel walks over to the shore silently. With his own effort, he tries to climb a stone in attempt to sit on the surface. The problem here is that his legs are short and the stone is quite high. In his effort to climb the stone, Minho watches the child sweating over his attempt with a smile. Still trying, the child doesn't seems to want to give up, the surface seems unreachable. Children, they play around, they talk more, they laugh more but they don't get any more tired than any adults. Minho walks over to the stone and help him raise to the surface, the gently put Nathaniel on the surface so he can sit on it,
'Thank you, Minho. Do you want to sit beside me?' the child expresses his gratitude and offer Minho the seat next to him. Minho accept the offer with a small nod, and immediately sit next to the child. Silence takes over for a few moments before Minho starts the conversation,
'Hey, Nathaniel can I ask you something?'
'Minho can call me Nate, Taeminie and ol' Jinki call me Nate. And Minho can ask me anything,' Nathaniel smiles brightly.
'Okay Nate is cute. Hey, Nate, I wonder why your brother is so mad at me. I mean, he's at fault. Look at me Nate, I'm wet because I fell right over there. Your brother made me fell. He doesn't even say sorry to me,' Minho utters his question to the child.
'Minho, don't get Taeminie wrong. He just loves this place so much. And Nate will say sorry, please don't get mad,'
'Okay, since precious Nate says sorry, I'll forgive him. And hey, tell me why he hates me to be in this place so much,'
'Ouh, because he thinks this place is special. All the villagers seems to forget about this place, and even if they don't, they really don't care. Taeminie always said that they really don't know how to appreciate the nature. Hehe, but Nate knows how. That is why I always go on an adventure,' Nathaniel giggles,
'Because Nate is a good boy too, you know the inn's owner? You call him ol' Jinki,'
'Ouh, Ol Jinki is Nate's uncle, he really likes to cook, and it's super delicious. Minho, do you like this lake?' Nathaniel asks
'Of course, I love it. It's beautiful, it gives me a peace of mind whenever I look at it. But I guess I can't be coming here often since your brother hates me here,'
'He doesn't hate you trust me. I know him since I was a baby. Taeminie always tells me that this place is special because, this place is our mother's secret hideout. Our mother always brought Taeminie here when he was small like Nate. But..' Nathaniel face turns darker. His eyes look sad and his expression turns grim. When he looks at the lake, his thoughts are far away as if he is distracted to continue his sentence, but still, he has to finish it, 'but, our mother dies when she gave birth to me. Taeminie doesn't hate you, he hates me..'
Minho, sensing his sadness, hurrily hugs him. By sharing a warm hug, Nathaniel should feel better. Nathaniel and Taemin are stranger to him, but he feels a kind of attraction that he actually cares about them, and that is obviously not a normal feeling for a person towards any strangers. 'Ouh Nate.. I'm sure he doesn't hate you. Hey, he lectures you, he cares about you. If he doesn't care about you, he will ignores you, trust me. So don't you start crying now, a real man of adventure should be tough like this stone,'
The child who never meet his mother, and Minho who lives in a normal house with a complete set of family members, they should having a hard time to be comfortable with each other. However, things are upside down, Minho makes the right moves and uses the right words to convince Nathaniel that his brother doesn't hate him. As a responsible working adult, Minho is not a dumb person. He asks Nathaniel to take him on a tour around the areas. Mainly, the reason for him to do this is not because of his work, it's because he is sincerely trying to cheer the child up, he would have zero problem if he wants to check the areas by himself. Since the child had been so adorable by giving him the brightest smile ever when Minho offers him the opportunity as a-day-tour guide and take it as an adventure, Minho decided that he deserve to spend some time with him. And some money as well, for the food.
Minho is surprised. He is surprised at how the village can offer so much fun, so much good times comparing to cities. He's been to a lot of cities, but the village is a very nice getaway. Accompanied by not beautiful girls but beautifully mannered child, not to mention adorable, makes it more interesting tour by Minho. He has grown attached to Nathaniel and he won't deny it. He would be an idiot if he does so. Time ticking really fast, first thing he wakes up in the morning, next, it's already night. A child is still a child, and Nathaniel is one. He falls asleep in the bus and Minho is now responsible to send the child to home. Good thing, Nathaniel is well known in the village. It seems like everybody knows him, and it gives benefits to him, every shops and every cafes, with high amount of discounts and sometimes even free.
The bus driver is a kind man who agrees to bring them to Nathaniel's house. And when they arrive there, it turns out the house is actually a kindergarten. Actually they live on second storey, right below them is a kindergarten. It all come to sense now, why Nathaniel calls his brother his teacher friend mommy daddy brother. Taemin must be his brother, who works at his kindergarten as his teacher. As for friend, Nathaniel must be treating him as one, and mommy daddy, well, they doesn't have a mother anymore so Taemin must be acting as Nathaniel mother. Daddy? Minho doesn't dare to ask, afraid that the child might get upset again. Minho praise himself for being such a prodigy to have figuring the maze of Nathaniel's words. One does not simply understands a child easily.
It is late and Nathaniel obviously in agony if he is not sleeping by now. It has past his bed time and he seems exhausted by jumping around, excited with everything, like a normal child intrigued with the world no matter how many times already had he been in an adventure in the village he currently growing in. They arrived safely, that is important and Minho thanked the driver properly by paying exceeding the right amount of what he should. The driver however did try to protest but Minho seems to be born with natural stubbornness and the bus driver humbleness just add the more reason for Minho to insist him taking the money.
Nathaniel sleeping so soundly behind Minho's back. Minho carries the child to the kindergarten expecting for someone to greet him. Not without hard work Minho tries to ring the door bell, and thankfully someone in the building hears it and hasten to the door. By observing the figure from the shadow emitted from the light inside through the window, Minho figures its Nathaniel's teacher friend mommy daddy brother, Taemin. Not long after that the door creak opens and reveals Taemin in his pajama. Minho smiles.
'Nathaniel, here you are. Thank god.' Taemin rushes to the gate and Minho didn't think twice to hand over the child to the rightful hand in this hour of dark sky. Nathaniel looks comfortable in Taemin's hand and it seems like he is still just a baby, sucking his thumb like that, only to make Minho smiles all the more. 'I guess this should wrap up the day,' Taemin says looking at Minho, hoping that no offends are taken since he doesn't invite him for a cup of warm drink inside. Besides, it is already late so Taemin thinks Minho should be as tired as Nathaniel as well. Minho in the other hand, actually thinking the otherwise. But he made no effort to argue his rights, that is because he was the one who borrowed Nathaniel anyway.
'So.. Bye then. I should be going right now. Good night then,' Minho says without forgetting to smile to Taemin.
'Yes, goodnight Mr.. Minho,' Taemin smiles back and it pleases Minho. Pleases Minho a lot to see Taemin smiles to him like that.
Taemin then turns around and hasten to the inside. It is cold out there and it's bad for a sleeping child. Taemin doesn't like it if Nathaniel catches a chill. The door then is closed behind Taemin and Minho still around. After a moment of silence, when Minho decided to head back to the inn, he realizes that he still have an obligation to fulfill. And he knows that he should do what he should, or he will not able to sleep even a wink. Minho tilts his head up and from what he can see, the light from the window casts a shadow that it is not a wonder who he is, it is Taemin. Maybe Taemin just put Nathaniel to bed, Minho assumes. He looks around, scratching his head trying to figure out how, and when he caught a glance at an object that is suitable enough, Minho nods to himself. He walks to the corner and picks up a stone that he just found.
Minho throws the stone lightly towards the window and it's unfortunate that it didn't hit. It was a good stone though, not too big, neither too small, it wasn't a dangerous stone to throw. Minho looks around and he picks up some more stones about the size of the first one he threw. This time with much focus in his head he throws the second stone, sad that it doesn't hit. Minho throws the third one, and the result still the same. Quite sad and frustrations building up in him, he is now about to curse. Minho tilts his head again only to see Taemin was about to go. To the other room maybe, the one that Minho couldn't see his shadow anymore, not that Taemin knows Minho's effort anyway.
Panic Minho is when he sees Taemin about to walk away from the window. He just then throws stones randomly when suddenly the shadow moves, indicates that Taemin is turning off the lamp. When there is no lamp, it means no light to assist Minho in getting Taemin's attention. Minho is going to give up. He convince himself just don't but he is force to when the room turns dark. With a sigh Minho turns and about to walk away. A stone lies on the ground and Minho steps on it, and he senses it. He picks it up and throw it leisurely to the window while walking away.
A thud can be heard.
The stone hits the window and Minho fast turning around. He didn't expect that, and he certainly didn't expect that he gets lucky and Taemin would open the window.
Well, he is lucky then. The window creak opens and Taemin still in his pajama looking for something, except that he is now wearing a cardigan. Taemin realizes that Minho was the one who threw the stone.
'Hey, I'm trying to get some sleep here, Mr. Minho.'
'Um.. I have something to tell you. At least before the sunrise.'
'What is it?' Taemin sits by the window sill while conversing with Minho.
'I.. I just want to say sorry. About this morning, and I hope you'll forgive me.'
Taemin smiles at Minho. Pleased that Minho apologized to him.
'Okay, I will forgive you Mr. Minho only if you can tell me that you will too.'
This time Minho smiles, brightly.
'Yes, I forgive you Juliette.'
Taemin laughs at Minho's words and nods to Minho silliness. He fasten his cardigan around his body, it is getting a little too cold tonight. A pleasant one however.
'Sure, then I guess we forgave each other then. Good night Mr. Minho. You should return to the inn now, it's late.'
Minho smile and Taemin pulls the window in, not wanting the cold air to enter the room.
'One more thing!' Minho suddenly raises his voice and Taemin pushes the window open again.
'Yes?'
'You look cute in that pajama.' Minho says without any hesitant.
Taemin laughs and pulls in the window, leaving Minho alone outside.
Minho now is satisfied and heads towards the inn. It should not be so far away anyway. And when he arrives there, it's awkward though because a smile still plastered on his face, and Jinki is looking.
'How was your day Mr. Minho?' Jinki asks him, amuses by Minho's attitude.
'It has been a wonderful day'
And with that answer, Jinki leaves him alone. Knowing that his guest still hasn't stop smiling. Something really wonderful came to him. Magic, maybe?
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Its been such a long time since I wrote a fic, so.. haha
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Author: coffee_sky
Rating: G
Summary: What brings Minho to Taemin, and what they meant to each other.
The air is thick with uncertainty and most importantly the atmosphere is awkward. The arguments are going nowhere. Taemin knows that partly he is at the wrong side, having to be the one who is actually at fault, the one that causing Minho to fall and wet himself and yet, Taemin is having sorts of oppressed feelings. Yes, Minho is an outsider that comes at a sudden time, to Taemin he is an intruder to his very clandestine hideout. The truth however is not so far away that the fact the place is actually public. Since Minho had offended him by asking him to 'get out of here', the words means more 'this is a war' rather than the 'arguments over'. Taemin's feelings towards the place is undeniable.
Small steps of little shoes on the little ones' feet are on their way. The child's red-bean-coloured bag are bouncy, up and down and up again, repeating the same cycle as the child hasten. Half walking, half running and half skipping the child, Nathaniel rushes over the meadows to the east side of the field, knowing there lies the rumoured magical lake, the 'Mirror Lake'. Each steps he takes brings him closer.
This morning, he had told his teacher friend mommy daddy brother while having his favourite breakfast, bacons and sunny side up egg that he had drew the picture of the bookstore grandmama. He added that last night, he had decided to give his precious art to her, since last week was her 76th birthday. Now that his task is complete, he remembers that teacher friend mommy daddy brother told him to come here, so they can spend the rest of the day together. Apparently, Nathaniel's review about the city doesn't satisfy Taemin's expectations, even when he had low expectations.
As Nathaniel walks another few steps,he can see the scenery of the lake. What grabs his attention is not how beautiful the lake is, no matter how gleaming the sunlight had caused the lake to shine, Nathaniel takes no attention to it. Instead, the child's eyes attracted to the figures he sees standing towards each other near the shore. A few blinks escape from his eyes, and when the light is adjusted, he sees his adored teacher friend mommy daddy brother, and Minho, Mr Train that he met yesterday. Quickly, Nathaniel runs towards them,
'Taeminie!! I'm here' Nathaniel runs over to them a big smile plastered all over his face. HIs innocent gaze hits Minho, 'Hello Mr Train, Minho right, I remember you. Friends remember each other,' Nathaniel offer his hand for a good shake.
Minho smiles at his sight, 'Hello Nathaniel, where are you going and why are you here?' Minho asks Nathaniel as he takes the child's hand and shook it. Nathaniel does a cute exaggerate movements, he jumps along with Minho's hand shaking his. This, causes Minho to smile so hard, holding himself from exploding due to Nathaniel's cuteness.
'Hehe, I'm here because Taeminie asks me to come here. I don't know that Minho is Taeminie's friend,' Nathaniel answers Minho, not knowing that the two big boys had just had an argument.
The scenery of Nathaniel, Taemin's brother, who is now having a pleasant conversation with Minho doesn't put Taemin's heart at any ease. Knowing how rough the man's language can be, he is the type of man that Taemin wishes to disappear in this world. Let alone be Nathaniel's friend. Taemin rushes to Nathaniel, and when he is near him Taemin squat, he pulls Nathaniel to confront with him. And the lecture begins.
'Lee Nathaniel, I need you to explain to me, how do you know this man? And why are you late? And what is this smudge on you face?' Taemin asks Nathaniel while using his own white sleeve to clean the dirt on Nathaniel's face.
'Like I said Taeminie, yesterday...' Nathaniel does some explanations to Taemin. The two of them now is being oblivious to the man standing with them. Taemin still asking Nathaniel tons of questions, and lot's of them are ridiculous. While Nathaniel, he is doing his best in his explanation to Taemin. Making Taemin mad is not the best option for the child, as many things can go wrong in his daily life if he manages to offend his brother, it's like a curse.
Minho, he is now more clueless than ever. This whole mess that he got involve only hindering him from carrying out his work. Meeting Nathaniel is fine, until he knew that his brother is actually the chic that ruined his day today. Minho yawns, as he does so, his eyes catches the scenic view of the lake. Then he realizes, how beautiful the place is. As he turns around, his eyes settled on Taemin. At that moment, not only he realizes how beautiful the place is, but how beautiful the person is. Every movements Taemin makes are mesmerizing to Minho's eyes. Like a goddess, descend from heaven, with golden hair, and how Minho imagine a pair of wings gracefully fluttering behind the boy's back, and, of course, how the wind seems to be embracing him. As time goes by, Minho unconsciously been staring at Taemin. And he doesn't seems wants to stop doing it,
'Hey, who are you staring at?' Taemin suddenly asks Minho. Bitter realization hits Minho. Of course Taemin is no goddess. Of course, his hair is golden, but there are no wings, imaginations are imaginations, and Taemin doesn't descend from heaven, the wind just blowing as usual. 'Ehem, nothing,' Minho replies. Heat radiates from Minho's cheek, he suddenly feels a bit hot even though the autumn is chilly.
'Hmph!' Taemin whimper out aloud. Taemin turns around and leave the place, leaving poor Minho and active Nathaniel. After the interrogation session is over, Taemin comes to a conclusion that he is at fault for causing the man to fall and got wet. He is willing to let Nathaniel amuse the man for a while since he is a visitor, according to the child this Minho guy is there for work after all. He will leave the place after that, and vanish from the village.
Curiosity drives Minho, he wonders why Taemin is being such a swizzle for such a small matter. This is indeed a breathtaking meadow field, that the east side is blessed with a scenic lake, what Minho doesn't understand is that why is he so mad about him being there? Minho understands if Taemin feels dearly about this place but there is really no reason for him to feel mad. It is also an obvious fact that the place is public. He just can't make others feel unwanted here, everyone deserves to come here.
Nathaniel walks over to the shore silently. With his own effort, he tries to climb a stone in attempt to sit on the surface. The problem here is that his legs are short and the stone is quite high. In his effort to climb the stone, Minho watches the child sweating over his attempt with a smile. Still trying, the child doesn't seems to want to give up, the surface seems unreachable. Children, they play around, they talk more, they laugh more but they don't get any more tired than any adults. Minho walks over to the stone and help him raise to the surface, the gently put Nathaniel on the surface so he can sit on it,
'Thank you, Minho. Do you want to sit beside me?' the child expresses his gratitude and offer Minho the seat next to him. Minho accept the offer with a small nod, and immediately sit next to the child. Silence takes over for a few moments before Minho starts the conversation,
'Hey, Nathaniel can I ask you something?'
'Minho can call me Nate, Taeminie and ol' Jinki call me Nate. And Minho can ask me anything,' Nathaniel smiles brightly.
'Okay Nate is cute. Hey, Nate, I wonder why your brother is so mad at me. I mean, he's at fault. Look at me Nate, I'm wet because I fell right over there. Your brother made me fell. He doesn't even say sorry to me,' Minho utters his question to the child.
'Minho, don't get Taeminie wrong. He just loves this place so much. And Nate will say sorry, please don't get mad,'
'Okay, since precious Nate says sorry, I'll forgive him. And hey, tell me why he hates me to be in this place so much,'
'Ouh, because he thinks this place is special. All the villagers seems to forget about this place, and even if they don't, they really don't care. Taeminie always said that they really don't know how to appreciate the nature. Hehe, but Nate knows how. That is why I always go on an adventure,' Nathaniel giggles,
'Because Nate is a good boy too, you know the inn's owner? You call him ol' Jinki,'
'Ouh, Ol Jinki is Nate's uncle, he really likes to cook, and it's super delicious. Minho, do you like this lake?' Nathaniel asks
'Of course, I love it. It's beautiful, it gives me a peace of mind whenever I look at it. But I guess I can't be coming here often since your brother hates me here,'
'He doesn't hate you trust me. I know him since I was a baby. Taeminie always tells me that this place is special because, this place is our mother's secret hideout. Our mother always brought Taeminie here when he was small like Nate. But..' Nathaniel face turns darker. His eyes look sad and his expression turns grim. When he looks at the lake, his thoughts are far away as if he is distracted to continue his sentence, but still, he has to finish it, 'but, our mother dies when she gave birth to me. Taeminie doesn't hate you, he hates me..'
Minho, sensing his sadness, hurrily hugs him. By sharing a warm hug, Nathaniel should feel better. Nathaniel and Taemin are stranger to him, but he feels a kind of attraction that he actually cares about them, and that is obviously not a normal feeling for a person towards any strangers. 'Ouh Nate.. I'm sure he doesn't hate you. Hey, he lectures you, he cares about you. If he doesn't care about you, he will ignores you, trust me. So don't you start crying now, a real man of adventure should be tough like this stone,'
The child who never meet his mother, and Minho who lives in a normal house with a complete set of family members, they should having a hard time to be comfortable with each other. However, things are upside down, Minho makes the right moves and uses the right words to convince Nathaniel that his brother doesn't hate him. As a responsible working adult, Minho is not a dumb person. He asks Nathaniel to take him on a tour around the areas. Mainly, the reason for him to do this is not because of his work, it's because he is sincerely trying to cheer the child up, he would have zero problem if he wants to check the areas by himself. Since the child had been so adorable by giving him the brightest smile ever when Minho offers him the opportunity as a-day-tour guide and take it as an adventure, Minho decided that he deserve to spend some time with him. And some money as well, for the food.
Minho is surprised. He is surprised at how the village can offer so much fun, so much good times comparing to cities. He's been to a lot of cities, but the village is a very nice getaway. Accompanied by not beautiful girls but beautifully mannered child, not to mention adorable, makes it more interesting tour by Minho. He has grown attached to Nathaniel and he won't deny it. He would be an idiot if he does so. Time ticking really fast, first thing he wakes up in the morning, next, it's already night. A child is still a child, and Nathaniel is one. He falls asleep in the bus and Minho is now responsible to send the child to home. Good thing, Nathaniel is well known in the village. It seems like everybody knows him, and it gives benefits to him, every shops and every cafes, with high amount of discounts and sometimes even free.
The bus driver is a kind man who agrees to bring them to Nathaniel's house. And when they arrive there, it turns out the house is actually a kindergarten. Actually they live on second storey, right below them is a kindergarten. It all come to sense now, why Nathaniel calls his brother his teacher friend mommy daddy brother. Taemin must be his brother, who works at his kindergarten as his teacher. As for friend, Nathaniel must be treating him as one, and mommy daddy, well, they doesn't have a mother anymore so Taemin must be acting as Nathaniel mother. Daddy? Minho doesn't dare to ask, afraid that the child might get upset again. Minho praise himself for being such a prodigy to have figuring the maze of Nathaniel's words. One does not simply understands a child easily.
It is late and Nathaniel obviously in agony if he is not sleeping by now. It has past his bed time and he seems exhausted by jumping around, excited with everything, like a normal child intrigued with the world no matter how many times already had he been in an adventure in the village he currently growing in. They arrived safely, that is important and Minho thanked the driver properly by paying exceeding the right amount of what he should. The driver however did try to protest but Minho seems to be born with natural stubbornness and the bus driver humbleness just add the more reason for Minho to insist him taking the money.
Nathaniel sleeping so soundly behind Minho's back. Minho carries the child to the kindergarten expecting for someone to greet him. Not without hard work Minho tries to ring the door bell, and thankfully someone in the building hears it and hasten to the door. By observing the figure from the shadow emitted from the light inside through the window, Minho figures its Nathaniel's teacher friend mommy daddy brother, Taemin. Not long after that the door creak opens and reveals Taemin in his pajama. Minho smiles.
'Nathaniel, here you are. Thank god.' Taemin rushes to the gate and Minho didn't think twice to hand over the child to the rightful hand in this hour of dark sky. Nathaniel looks comfortable in Taemin's hand and it seems like he is still just a baby, sucking his thumb like that, only to make Minho smiles all the more. 'I guess this should wrap up the day,' Taemin says looking at Minho, hoping that no offends are taken since he doesn't invite him for a cup of warm drink inside. Besides, it is already late so Taemin thinks Minho should be as tired as Nathaniel as well. Minho in the other hand, actually thinking the otherwise. But he made no effort to argue his rights, that is because he was the one who borrowed Nathaniel anyway.
'So.. Bye then. I should be going right now. Good night then,' Minho says without forgetting to smile to Taemin.
'Yes, goodnight Mr.. Minho,' Taemin smiles back and it pleases Minho. Pleases Minho a lot to see Taemin smiles to him like that.
Taemin then turns around and hasten to the inside. It is cold out there and it's bad for a sleeping child. Taemin doesn't like it if Nathaniel catches a chill. The door then is closed behind Taemin and Minho still around. After a moment of silence, when Minho decided to head back to the inn, he realizes that he still have an obligation to fulfill. And he knows that he should do what he should, or he will not able to sleep even a wink. Minho tilts his head up and from what he can see, the light from the window casts a shadow that it is not a wonder who he is, it is Taemin. Maybe Taemin just put Nathaniel to bed, Minho assumes. He looks around, scratching his head trying to figure out how, and when he caught a glance at an object that is suitable enough, Minho nods to himself. He walks to the corner and picks up a stone that he just found.
Minho throws the stone lightly towards the window and it's unfortunate that it didn't hit. It was a good stone though, not too big, neither too small, it wasn't a dangerous stone to throw. Minho looks around and he picks up some more stones about the size of the first one he threw. This time with much focus in his head he throws the second stone, sad that it doesn't hit. Minho throws the third one, and the result still the same. Quite sad and frustrations building up in him, he is now about to curse. Minho tilts his head again only to see Taemin was about to go. To the other room maybe, the one that Minho couldn't see his shadow anymore, not that Taemin knows Minho's effort anyway.
Panic Minho is when he sees Taemin about to walk away from the window. He just then throws stones randomly when suddenly the shadow moves, indicates that Taemin is turning off the lamp. When there is no lamp, it means no light to assist Minho in getting Taemin's attention. Minho is going to give up. He convince himself just don't but he is force to when the room turns dark. With a sigh Minho turns and about to walk away. A stone lies on the ground and Minho steps on it, and he senses it. He picks it up and throw it leisurely to the window while walking away.
A thud can be heard.
The stone hits the window and Minho fast turning around. He didn't expect that, and he certainly didn't expect that he gets lucky and Taemin would open the window.
Well, he is lucky then. The window creak opens and Taemin still in his pajama looking for something, except that he is now wearing a cardigan. Taemin realizes that Minho was the one who threw the stone.
'Hey, I'm trying to get some sleep here, Mr. Minho.'
'Um.. I have something to tell you. At least before the sunrise.'
'What is it?' Taemin sits by the window sill while conversing with Minho.
'I.. I just want to say sorry. About this morning, and I hope you'll forgive me.'
Taemin smiles at Minho. Pleased that Minho apologized to him.
'Okay, I will forgive you Mr. Minho only if you can tell me that you will too.'
This time Minho smiles, brightly.
'Yes, I forgive you Juliette.'
Taemin laughs at Minho's words and nods to Minho silliness. He fasten his cardigan around his body, it is getting a little too cold tonight. A pleasant one however.
'Sure, then I guess we forgave each other then. Good night Mr. Minho. You should return to the inn now, it's late.'
Minho smile and Taemin pulls the window in, not wanting the cold air to enter the room.
'One more thing!' Minho suddenly raises his voice and Taemin pushes the window open again.
'Yes?'
'You look cute in that pajama.' Minho says without any hesitant.
Taemin laughs and pulls in the window, leaving Minho alone outside.
Minho now is satisfied and heads towards the inn. It should not be so far away anyway. And when he arrives there, it's awkward though because a smile still plastered on his face, and Jinki is looking.
'How was your day Mr. Minho?' Jinki asks him, amuses by Minho's attitude.
'It has been a wonderful day'
And with that answer, Jinki leaves him alone. Knowing that his guest still hasn't stop smiling. Something really wonderful came to him. Magic, maybe?
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Its been such a long time since I wrote a fic, so.. haha
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