broken bits (shinee) - chapter 2
title: broken bits
author: gwendelynong
pairing: onkey, jongkey, 2min
music: shinee in my room
disclaimer: i do not own shinee except in my dreams :/ but this fictional plot is mine(:
warning: yaoi couples, may have sexual content
summary: key's world crashed when his boyfriend of seven years died in an unfortunate accident, causing him to fall into depression. what happens when another guy comes and turn his world upside down, could this be a second chance at love for key?
-TAEMIN's pov-
I tapped my foot lazily according to the beat of lucifer blasting through my pearlescent blue headphones as I lean against the school gate. My best friend was slightly late today as compared to his usual arrival time. Just as I was about to dial his number, a blonde bob caught my eye amidst the flood of students.
"Key umma!" I cried out before enveloping him in a tight hug.
According to my oh-so-awesome research, hugging allows both parties to feel extreme love and comfort. And that's why I have been greeting Key umma with a hug every morning ever since that day, that day when Jinki hyung was no longer able to do so. I am not trying to replace Jinki hyung's placing in Key umma's heart if that is what you are thinking, because I know better that that is simply mission impossible, they meant the world to each other; I am just doing my part as Key umma's best friend or son whichever you prefer.
"Taeminnie, let go of me, I'm suffocating here!"
Oops. I guess I got carried away with my thoughts.
"Kekeke Key umma annyeong!"
"Annyeong Taeminnie"
Key umma flashed me a smile but I can’t help but sense the glint of bitterness in his eyes. They were bloodshot and I know for a fact that he cried himself to sleep for the umpteen times again the previous night.
-Ringdingidinggidingding-
"That’s the school bell, got to run for classes now, see you later Taeminnie"
Key umma ruffled my hair and whisked into the crowd. Argh I hate it when people do that, I pressed down the loose strands of hair as I hurried to my first class. English, it is one thing to be alone in a class without Key umma or my Minho, and it is another to be part of a lecture I can't understand first thing early morning. I flipped through my schedule book and a yellow post it caught my eye "dinosaur lodging". Sometimes I honestly can't understand my own thoughts, I pondered awhile before catching on. Through my phone, I logged on to twitter and typed a quick message.
TAEMushroom @divaKEY: I am bored
Within the next minute, I received a reply.
divaKEY @TAEMushroom: what are you thinking tweeting in the middle of class
TAEMushroom @divaKEY: aren't you doing the same thing by replying me
divaKEY @TAEMushroom: don't talk back at your umma
I sniggered a little at his reply.
TAEMushroom @divaKEY: lunch with me today?
divaKEY @TAEMushroom: what happen to stalking your bug eyed alien boyfriend
TAEMushroom @divaKEY: umma he is not my boyfriend yet!!
divaKEY @TAEMushroom: your crush since elementary school, am I not right
I blushed a little at his comment.
TAEMushroom @divaKEY: oh never mind, I have something to tell you over lunch
divaKEY @TAEMushroom: see? I’m always right. Okay, see you later at our usual place
-Break-
I sat on the wooden bench waving Key umma over as I catch sight of him sifting his way through while balancing two trays of food impressively.
“Why was I so sure that you were waiting for me to deliver your food right in front of your face?”
“keke thanks umma!”
A comfortable silence hang around us as we dine in, I figured that this was the best time to brood the topic.
“Umma, you have this empty extra room in your apartment right?”
He nodded, prompting me to carry on.
“Well, I sold off the previous apartment my parents got me to trade in for the school dorms.”
“Just so you can see Minho more coincidentally and conveniently yes.”
Rawr, Key umma and his teasing.
“I got this cousin who is moving back to Korea from America, and he is coming to our school too. My parents kind of got him to stay with me, but as you know I don’t have an apartment anymore and I can’t possibly let him into the dorms on my own, but I don’t have money to help him rent an apartment either so …”
“Cut the chase Taeminnie, what’s your point?”
Key raised his eyebrow at me as I shifted hesitantly under his stare.
“Umma, will you let Jonghyun hyung move in with you please?”
“No,” came his swift, sharp reply.
“But why!!! It will be good for you to have extra company too umma.”
I pouted, puffing out my cheeks for that extra touch, hoping to work things my way with aegyo.
“Cut that out Taeminnie, you know it doesn’t work on me, I have my own set of aegyo to battle too.”
Key umma tilted his head to the side and pouted back at me.
I groaned and sighed in defeat. I had an idea things will turn out this way, but I was just hoping I may think wrongly.
“Umma, if you don’t help me, my real umma will kill me! You have to help your son. Please, it doesn’t hurt much, I promised. It’s not like you haven’t rent out your room to strangers before anyway.”
Key umma stood up abruptly, but before he left the table, he turned back to me.
“Fine, the things I do for you Taeminnie.”
I am left speechless at his final answer as I stare at his retreating figure.