Pairing: Jongkey
Rating: M
Genre: Romance
Summary: Be careful who you give your first kiss to or be cursed to kiss that person everyday, until the day you die. For Key, that was the warning given to him by his sweet mother. A curse he was born with and a curse he will take with him to the grave. Good luck finding your soulmate Key....the thought constantly running through his mind.
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Chapter Two - Plan
Nervous was an understatement. Key felt like he was about to collapse; gripping his bathroom sink, breathing heavily, he leans forward and glared at his reflection. 'Come on Key! It's either you save your own life or no one will!' He tried to give himself a pep talk.
He had a plan, a plan he stayed up all night thinking about. It was simple. Find Jonghyun, ask to speak in private, and ask him for help. And no he won't beg, because honestly he wasn't going to push someone to do this for him. Key didnt want to punish Jonghyun for his own selfish needs, he looked down in sadness. He would just have to make a bucket list, and live the best life he could, for the short amount of time he had.
However, it all just became a jumbled mess when he woke up this morning. 20 missed calls from Taemin and a few worried texts from Onew and Minho, sent him in a frenzy. He completely forgot his unfortunate kiss was seen by the whole school. He never wanted to show his face there ever again-but he had to. He needed to.
Insecure thoughts kept crossing his mind. What if he talked to Jonghyun and he laughed in his face? What if he hates him for being gay-okay that can't be it, he's friends with the gayest kids in school, Key sighed, shoulders slump. What if he rejects him and never wants to speak or look at him ever again? Feeling defeated, he gives himself one last glance in the mirror, adjusting his silky raven hair out of his face. Beautiful. All for what? Absolutely nothing. Key grimaced and walked out.
Walking into the kitchen, both his parents can be seen sitting at the dining table eating breakfast. "Morning." Key sweetly said in a tired voice, as he grabbed a piece of toast and started walking towards the front door.
"Kibum-ah!" Key's father called out to him, a sign to come back. "How are you feeling this morning? You dont want to sit down and have breakfast?" He asked worriedly.
Key smiled at his parents, "I'm doing okay, thanks for worrying about me. I just wanted to get to school early-for....you know..." he trailed off in a whisper.
His parents glanced at eachother and back at their only son. "Alright Kibummie, call us if anything happens. If not, make sure you have Taemin or Jinki with you." His mother reminded him.
"Yes mom, don't worry about me. Gotta run! I'll see you later, love you guys!" Key slowly walked backwards only to turn and run out of the house. His parents letting out a large sigh. They trusted him, they just couldnt help but worry about their only son.
The university wasn't too far from his house, only a 15 minute walk, plus it was spring. The blossom trees were in full bloom and the breeze whisking petals into the air, covering the ground in breath-taking pink. Key loved walking and breathing in the fresh air. It helped him take his mind off things, his anxiety taking a toll on him lately. The person behind his misfortune was probably singing to the birds right now, no care in the world. Key rolled his eyes as he made his way to the school. He texted Taemin that he'd would meet his three friends before class started, not given any other choice from his best friends after the 20 million missed calls and texts.
"Key!" He heard Tae yell out by their lockers, Minho and Jinki by his side waving at him, worry displayed on their faces.
"Hey guys-" Key was interrupted with an tight embrace, Taemin squeezing the life out of him. "We thought something happened to you! Why didn't you answer any of us?!"
"I'm sorry, I really am." He smiled sweetly at his friends. Taemin let go but still holding onto his arm. "I wasn't even going to come to school but...I needed to at least try."
His three best friends looked at him with worry. "Do you need our help?" Jinki asked suddenly, already knowing what his cousin needed. They noticed kids started piling into the university for their morning classes. Shaking his head, Key looked at his three friends with motivation in his eyes.
"I'll be alright," he smiled, "if Jonghyun says no...i'll be okay with his decision.." trying to reassure them. "I wont wollow in misery with my head down. I'll make my time here with you guys worth it, I want to do anything and everything." He squeezed Taemins hand that was on his arm.
Key was always strong. He was the only child in his family but he never took his life for granted. His parents spoiled him and they never said no to him, but he never let that take away his humanity; his will to be his own person. To be gentle and kind. Not just beautiful on the outisde, but even more beautiful on the inside. He never allowed the curse to take over his life, so the three friends smiled. They wanted to be there for Key, no matter the outcome. But he was terrible with asking for help, so instead, they'll take things into their own hands if Jonghyun said no. Unlike Key, the three guys had a duty to do everything in their will to help their best friend live a long, healthy and happy life. Sorry Key, but fuck that motivational speech. The three friends smirking at eachother while Key was gabbing his books from his locker.
"Sounds good Key. We're here if you need anything. Right guys?" Taemin nudging the two older boys. They both nodded quickly in response.
"Thanks guys, let's get to class okay?" All three nodded back at him this time, starting to walk towards their classes. Jinki seperating from the gang, the other three walk into marketing. Surprisingly, no one paid any mind to the three who walked into class, Key was honeslty grateful. He was worried for nothing, he thought to himself happ-oh wait...that's right. Jonghyun. He spoke way too soon as he noticed his dream man make his way into class and towards his seat next to Key. Great...here we go...
Slowly, Jonghyun pulled out the chair and sat down. Sneaking a peak at Key who was silently looking out the window, away from his gaze. "Ehem...hello" Jonghyun said lightly, trying to gain Key's attention. Key immediatly turns towards his seatmate with wide eyes, he didnt expect him to make the first move in trying to talk to him.
"H-hi..." Key whispered, stuttering. He glanced at Jonghyun to only look away once their eyes met. He wanted to bang his head on the desk, he didn't know why he was always a stuttering mess infront of Jonghyun.
"How are you?" Small talk...great.
"I'm well, thank you for asking." Key tried sounding normal, his voice almost failing him. He can feel Jonghyun looking at him, his stare burning into his skin.
"That's good...that's good.." Jonghyun trailed off, nodded his head awkwardly. "U-um...I just wanted to apologize for what happened yesterday. I was only trying to catch you but...that...wasn't..-" rubbing the back of his neck, unsure of what words to say.
Key placed his hand on Jonghyun's other one that was on the desk, queezing in reassurance. He smiled, Jonghyun was really sweet. "It's alright Jonghyun, thank you for saving me. You did break my fall so I guess that counts for something." He giggled finally making eye contact with Jonghyun. They froze. Key's hand still ontop of Jonghyuns.
Big mistake.
They both looked away, as Key moves his hand away, feeling as though they were caught doing something they werent supposed to do. Faces blushing crimson.
Key needed to ask him now. They started off pretty good, so maybe this won't be so bad. He sighed for the millionth time today, and looked at Jonghyun, who in which looked up as well. "Can we talk? Somewhere private, after class?" He did it.
"Y-yeah of course Key!" Jonghyun stuttered, unsure of what to expect from the beauty sitting next to him. Key smiled at him, nodding. "Thank you." He whispered suddenly as the teacher made her way into class and started with their morning lecture. Jonghyun smiled back and turned away to focus on what the teacher was saying.
That wasn't so bad....now all he had to do was ask the important question. Key let his shoulders relax as he started writing down notes, at least he had an hour before their 'talk'.
How did class go by that fast?! Key thought, eyes wide as their teacher dismissed them 20 minutes early. Of all days, she chose TODAY to let them out early. Awesome. He noticed Jonghyun packing his things so he quickly put all his books in his bag and stood up, making his away out of class. The eyes of Taemin and Minho following them in expectation. Jonghyun wasn't far behind as they went to the university rooftop. Key always went there to think, which happened more often than he liked.
Walking out, Key breathed in the fresh air. Hair blowing in the wind, making him look like he was straight out of a magazine. Jonghyun couldnt help but stare at the figure in front of him. They walked over to the railing, leaning against it as their shoulders slightly brushed.
"What did you want to talk about Key?"
Said boy was so nervous. How does he even start? Please I'm cursed, save my life or let me die? Yeah right. Here it goes... "Please dont think im wierd or walk out on me. I just need to explain and hope you understand. Is that okay?" He said cautiously, glancing at Jonghyun for a response.
"Of course, you can tell me anything." Key missed the small glint in Jonghyun's eye, not catching the meaning behind the sentence.
"I don't even know where to start..." He chuckled to himself, dimples showing.
"It's alright Key, take your time." Jonghyun had a small smile, urging him to go on. 'Cute', he thought.
"A long time ago, my great grandfather brought upon a curse onto our family." Key looking at Jonghyun with worry in his eyes, as the latter squeezed his hand and urged him to keep talking. "You might not believe in curses...but just believe it for my sake, okay?" He recieved a small nod back as a reply. Jonghyun's eyes burning into his soul as he watched him speak.
"He was a greedy old man, wanted everything to himself. Money and beauty were his deepest desires since he couldnt find a woman to bare his children. He had nothing to offer, no looks, no money, nothing. He found a way to make a deal with a demon-more like a deal with the devil.." Key couldnt help but add. "The demon only asked for one thing in return. Patience. The demon knew my great grandfather would never wait, and it was right. He stole from the demon and ended up being cursed. The great grandchild of the Kim family will be born with great beauty. A beauty like non other...a curse. Curse of the first kiss." He elaborated.
Jonghyun looked at him confused, eyebrows furrowed signaling Key to continue.
"Whoever takes the grandchild's first kiss, their souls will become intertwined, and they become the only person to ever kiss them ever again." Key paused cautiously. "Jonghyun, i'm that great grandchild. Meaning you took my first kiss, that i've successfully kept to myself until yesterday, and now....I have to kiss you. Everyday. For the rest of our lives..." He slowly trailed off, glancing at Jonghyun in fear. He didn't know what to expect. He could laugh in his face or just walk away without a word. He preferred the latter if he was honest. He could'nt stand Jonghyun laughing in his face. Not when his life is on the line.
"O-okay..." Jonghyun had a lot of things running through his mind right now. "Let's say I believe you...what happens if...w-we don't k-kiss.." He looked away shyly. He didn't know what to believe, but for some reason, he couldn't help but feel like Key was being honest.
Key sighed, "I adapt a deadly illness that will either kill me slowly or kill me fast. Whichever one I guess." He shrugged.
Eyes opened wide in shock as Jonghyun took in all the information. Well....this was not was he was expecting when Key asked to 'talk'.
"Okay.." Did he just say that? Both of them were shocked at his response.
"Okay? That's it?" Key wanted to make sure he wasnt dreaming. Ouch! He secretly pinched himself. Okay he's definitley not dreaming.
"Yeah...I don't know Key. I can't just say no and let you die now can I? I...wouldn't have it in me." Almost whispering the last words, looking away from Key.
"I-I guess." Key said shyly. Wow, he really didn't deserve such a sweet human being as a friend. Yes, friend. He can officially call him that. Ignoring all sexual feelings aside, he thinks he might actually really like Jonghyun.
"So...should we kiss today?" Jonghyun looked at Key, with a slight glint in his eye. "I-I mean...don't you need your kiss of the day?" He chuckled awkwardly, hand scratching the back of his neck.
Key gulped and blushed, he looked down at their feet, trying to look at anything other than Jonghyun's eyes. He didn't realize how easy it was to convince the puppy eyed man, he needed to thank him big time. "Y-yeah. B-but you don't h-have to right n-now....we can..we can wai-" Key froze. Jonghyun's hand brought Key's chin up, silencing him with a kiss.
Lips. Soft lips against his. He felt warm, he felt lost in Jonghyuns arms as he was pulled close by the waist. Hands against his back pushing him against the older's muscular body. It started off as just a peck, but Jonghyun's lips hovered over Key's slightly, unable to pull away as lips moulded together again. Breathing in eachother as the kiss turned deeper. They were lost in eachothers lips, heat bringing them closer than ever. Jonghyun's tongue peaked out and licked the younger's lower lip, Key instantly woke up from his trance. He pulled away quickly, breathing heavy as both their lips were red and bruised. Key didn't know why it took them this long to stop, it should've ended with a peck, thats it!
"How was that?" Jonghyun asked, smirking at Key's flustered state. He leaned against the railing as he watched Key try to form a sentence.
"G-good! Thanks Jonghyun...until next time!" Key said in a panic and ran back into the building. As if he was looking forward to a 'next time'. Seriously Key? 'Next time'?! Why was Jonghyun such a good kisser?! His mind running in circles. Today felt like it was gonna be long. And it was.
Sitting down at lunch together, Taemin and Minho were acting like the regular old disgustingly cute couple. Onew was chatting away with Jonghyun about an assignment they had, and Key was poking at his lunch, unable to process how his day has been so far. His second class with Jonghyun went by like a breeze, luckily the teacher made them split up into groups to work on a class assignment, taking up all the chances of them interracting. But now he had no excuses, Jonghyun was sitting right next to him, thights almost touching and shoulders accidently brushing against eachother. And don't get him started on when Jonghyun and him sat down, the three friends at the table couldnt take their eyes off them. Taemin constantly giving him looks, expecting a 'talk' after.
He sighed deeply, shoulders slumped, however his behaviour did not go unnoticed by Jonghyun. "You okay Key?" He turned to face the latter, placing a hand on Key's thighs, squeezing gently. Key couldn't help but stare into Jonghyun's eyes as they made eye contact, getting lost in those chocolate orbes all over again.
"Ehem!"
Jonghyun and Key turned to look at their three friends suddenly, breaking out of their trance. "I'm fine!" Key said quickly but shyly. Trying to avoid the subject.
"Did you guys kiss yet?" Taemin smirked at them, Minho silently nudging him to leave them alone.
This time, Jonghyun and Key almost choked at Taemin's question. Key wanted to kill Taemin. Now more than ever.
"They obviously did Taemin, they wouldn't be acting like this if they didn't." Onew said as a matter of fact, shrugging. Key looked at Onew with pure disbelief. Acting like what?! Key felt like running away, he groaned internally.
"You guys know?" Jonghyun asked, briefly at Key.
"Of course we know. I'm his cousin." Onew rolled his eyes. "Plus we want to make sure you guys actually did it or we would have had to step in.
"What do you mean by step in?" Key asked bewildered.
"Doesn't matter now, what matters is that our Kibummie will live a long and happy life. Thanks to Jonghyun. Am I right?" Okay he's officially gone crazy.
Key looked at Jonghyun with an 'I'm sorry for my friends' type of look. Jonghyun couldn't help but smile at how cute Key was. It's just a kiss right? A kiss he was completely addicted to. He just didn't know that yet.