[KyuMin Fic] Part 3: You Could Be Happy
Title: You Could Be Happy
Rating: PG
Pairing: KyuMin,
Genre: Fluff, Romance, Drama
Summary: Kyuhyun's confused about what to do to his feelings for Sungmin. Ignore his hyung? Or let the feelings run til it gets weak?
Part 1: Run Away With Me
Part 2: Dreaming Out Loud
Prologue
"But I notice you?"
Sungmin asked with a confused face.
With one blink, Kyuhyun's smile slowly faded. He looked at the table, at the crowd, at his shoes, anywhere but at Sungmin's eyes.
As soon as realization had hit him, everything turned silent.
Even when his hyung's joined them.
It was the first time in months that he smiled politely.
Scene 1:
Act 1
Once they got back at the dorm, Kyuhyun went straight to their room. After removing his shoes, he covered himself with a blanket and let his body sink to his bed facedown.
He waited until everyone's asleep.
After what seemed like forever, he silently went to the common room. He sat at the couch and leaned his forehead on his knees. He needed some time away from Sungmin even just for an hour.
Sungmin doesn't usually woke up in the middle of the night but for some reason, this time, he did. When he shifted, he saw the bed across him was empty.
He stood up and went to get a drink. As he went out of the room, he was surprised to find a figure sitting at the end of the room.
"Kyuhyun?"
Kyuhyun's body jerked from surprise when he heard that voice.
[Please.. not now.] He bit his lip.
He desperately wished Sungmin would leave him alone but next thing he knew, his hair was being brushed by a hand.
"Are you okay?" Sungmin's voice was full of concern.
Kyuhyun swallowed.
"I'm okay," he answered in a hoarse voice.
Kyuhyun turned his head a little and took a peek at the person who sat beside him. Sungmin was wearing a worried face. And then a sinking feeling followed.
Sungmin wasn't suppose to see Kyuhyun being like this. He shouldn't worry about him. About this. Kyuhyun must not show nor tell that he meant something else a while ago.
That he wanted something more than this.
"Hey..." Sungmin used his hand to wipe the sweat from Kyuhyun's foreheard. "Kyu, what's wrong?"
Kyuhyun was suddenly thankful that darkness surrounded them. Slowly, he lifted his head.
"I'm okay. I'll be okay," he answered with a smile.
Suddenly, Sungmin saw the tears Kyuhyun tried so much to hide. The moonlight coming from the window shone upon Kyuhyun's cheeks.
"I-I'm sorry," Kyuhyun apologized then immediately used the back of his hand to wipe the tears that won't stop falling.
Sungmin gently grabbed Kyuhyun's wrist and hugged him. He can't help to be affected. He knew what Kyuhyun meant to say a while ago, at the bar.
He just didn't know how to react.
Act 2
Kyuhyun was lying on his bed, with a cold hankerchief covering his eyes. He had cried so much that when he calmed down, Sungmin had to wear a new shirt.
It was really embarassing.
But Sungmin never left his side until the break of dawn.
Kyuhyun heard the door open and close again. He lifted the end of the hankerchief to take a peek and saw Sungmin rubbing his hair with a towel.
Sungmin saw him and smiled at him.
Kyuhyun smiled back as he covered his eyes with the hankerchief again.
"Hyung...?"
"Hm?"
"I'm sorry about last night."
"Don't worry about it."
"Do you want me to cook you breakfast?"
"No, really, it's okay."
"You don't want to eat breakfast?"
"No, I just don't trust your cooking instincts."
"Meanie."
But Kyuhyun was laughing and Sungmin felt happy hearing it.
Act 3
Kyuhyun was nowhere to be found lately and everyone noticed it. Sungmin would always found his bed empty at mornings. The only time he could be seen with his hyungs would be when there's an activity that involves the group. He also leaves immediately once its over.
Then at night, he would come home late.
Well, late enough to make sure Sungmin's already asleep.
One time, their manager and Eeteuk asked him where he had been going. And honestly, he was starting to run out of excuses.
"Home."
"Reviewing."
"Meeting with friends."
"Starcraft."
And then he would do this polite smile that would that make everyone feel awkward.
His acting also sucks.
His hyungs knows how much he just stays at the dorm when he doesn't have any schedule. This thing he's been doing was starting to tire him out too. It's hard to go to bookstores or cafes without anyone recognizing him. At most times, he would end up staying in his car and it sucked.
One time, after a practice, he was packing up when someone tapped his shoulder.
"Let's have lunch together," Sungmin smiled.
His heart panicked.
"I-I can't.. I have to meet someone." He can't look into his hyung's eyes.
"Really..? Who is it?"
"My Unni. Yeah, I have to meet her."
"Too bad."
Kyuhyun wanted to kick himself after turning down that offer.
That night, as Kyuhyun got back to the dorm, he went to get water from the refrigerator. It was then that he saw a plate wrapped in plastic. It was a DonGas!A note had been placed on top of it.
For Kyuhyun ~Min
And Kyuhyun heart's melted right then and there.
After eating happily, he carefully opened the door at their room. Once it's opened, he took a peek to see if Sungmin was sleeping and tiptoed his way in. He placed his bad at his study table and sat at his bed. Took of his shoes quietly and stretched. And like a magnet, Sungmin caught his eyes. His hyung had been sleeping peacefully.
[I wish you knew what I really think about, when I think about you] he bit his lip.
He took the note Sungmin left for him from his pocket and smiled. A bittersweet one.
[It's not working] his mind said.
And that applies in such different contexts.
He allowed himself to sleep late the following morning.
Scene 2
Act 1
Kyuhyun can't help but peek from his laptop to Sungmin's direction. It was because his hyung was frowning at the other side of the common room.
"Is there something wrong?" Kyuhyun had to ask.
"I don't know... this thing's acting up." Sungmin said, pertaining to his netbook.
"Let me check." Kyuhyun reached out a hand while his eyes never the game he's been playing. Sungmin came to him and handed him the netbook. He checked the softwares, tweaked the settings then restarted it.
"Here," and Kyuhyun handed it back to Sungmin.
"It's fixed?" Sungmin smiled widely.
"HA! I'VE BEATEN YOU KYU! I'VE BEATEN YOU!" followed by an evil laughter created by Donghae.
"What a kid," Kyuhyun laughed. This made everyone in the common room stop what they were doing.
"What is wrong with you?!?" Yesung asked suspiciously.
Act 2
They had a guesting at Star King. The hyungs, who were seated at the front row, were the first ones to be interviewed.
Sungmin, seated at the 2nd row along with the rest of the dongsaengs, noticed that Eunhyuk was secretly trying to trick Donghae. Feeling the urge of sharing the laughter, he moved closer to Kyuhyun who was on his right and whispered to his ear.
Kyuhyun froze from Sungmin's sudden warm breath.
He tried to decipher what Sungmin was whispering but was obviously failing. His heart that wasn't supposed to react was distracting him. Good thing he immediately saw that Donghae squirming. Eunhyuk was secretly tickling Donghae. He grinned right away, keeping his laughter. But in the end, he covered his lips with his hand and snickered.
Sungmin didn't notice he was already smiling himself. Not because Donghae eventually shouted and Eunhyuk acted like nothing happened.
It was because Kyuhyun's laugh was so soft it felt like it was only meant for him to hear.
Act 3
They had just finished doing a shoot. On their way home, the mood inside the van was very quiet since everyone's tired or sleeping. Sungmin leaned his head against the soft cushion of the backrest then looked straight ahead.
This was when he saw Kyuhyun bobbing his head, eyes closed.
Sungmin got amused by what's happening and observed his dongsaeng for a while.
Kyuhyun half opened his eyes and looked around, checked to see where they are. He even smiled at Siwon who was seated beside him. After squinting at the window, he realized they still had a long drive ahead of them. He sat up properly, crossed his arms and closed his eyes.
Kyuhuyn fell asleep immediately. Sungmin could tell because his dongsaeng's head started to sway towards the window.
Then just as when he had already unconsciously leaned at the window for support, the van seemed to have hit a rock which caused his head to bang against the glass.
"Ow..." Kyuhyun groaned hoarsely. He rubbed his head with his hand and seconds later, fell asleep again.
Sungmin can't help but laugh a bit. He then asked if he could change places with Siwon and out of tiredness, immediately agreed. Once he was seated beside Kyuhyun, he thought about how he can help him. All it took was a little tug from Kyuhyun's shirt for his dongsaeng to lean towards him. It was then that he put his hand around Kyuhyun's arm and let him sleep on his shoulder.
Kyuhyun regretted later on that he entirely missed the moment.
Scene 3
Act 1
KRY had to leave for Japan for their first concert and Kyuhyun was failing at packing.
Not that he can't do it, he just doesn't want to leave.
Later on, Sungmin found Kyuhyun that day, just sitting on his bed. His traveling bag empty but his bed full of unfolded clothes.
"I don't want to go," Kyuhyun smirked defensively when Sungmin raised an eyebrow.
Sungmin then went straight to Kyuhyun's closet and helped him pack. After 2 hours, the service was already downstairs.
"Take care you guys," and they all exchanged hugs.
"See you in 2 days," Sungmin waved. Kyuhyun only nodded.
As Yesung and Ryeowook was loading their baggages at the van, Kyuhyun used his hand to cover his eyes from the afternoon sun and looked out at their condo's window.
Even when the van started moving, his eyes still followed their dorm.
He was secretly hoping to get a glimpse of Sungmin before he leaves for Japan. He wished he smiled back instead of just nodding.
Little did he know, Sungmin was standing right behind the tinted window at their dorm, staring right back at him.
Act 2
Kyuhyun was in his hotel room, lying on his bed, staring at the moon.
They had a good rehearsal and since they're in Japan, they had some rice wine over dinner. The rice wine was so good he thought he might had a little too much.
Being tipsy made him feel a little melodramatic.
He buried his face into his pillow. He had to admit he missed Sungmin even if he wasn't suppose to.
[Maybe he won't mind if I'd call him?]
He turned his head and reached out for his phone.
He dialed Sungmin's number then erased it. He dialed it again and then hanged up after two rings.
He saw that it's past midnight and his hyung might already be sleeping.
Maybe it wouldn't hurt to leave a voice mail.
After calling and leaving a message, he went back to staring at the view outside his room.
Kyuhyun desperately wished he had stolen one of Sungmin's pillows.
Act 3
It feels different for Sungmin that his roommate wasn't there. It's not a first that he had the room all for himself but somehow this felt different.
Even after a nice hot bath, he still can't sleep.
He knew he won't fall asleep soon so he decided to play his guitar near the window.
Later on, he heard his phone ringing on his bed. After picking it up, his phone suddenly went quiet.
He checked the name from the list and was surprised to see it was Kyuhyun. After a few seconds, it started ringing again.
He was about to say hello but was cut by Kyuhyun's voice.
"Hyung.. I'm sorry to call you in the middle of the night," then Kyuhyun chuckled. "I know this may sound stupid AND funny, but I just want you to know that I miss you... quite terribly."
Then he heard him hang up.
He was too astounded that he just stared at his phone.
And yes, he wasn't able to sleep that night.
Scene 4
Act 1
Although he tried to hide it, Kyuhyun was really happy to see Sungmin and Donghae follow them in Japan for the concert. But since he was on a dont-let-Sungmin-know-how-you-feel-mode when they everybody was exchanging hugs he just waved at him.
"Hey let's eat out!" their manager announced and everybody cheered that night.
But when they were supposed to meet up at Yesung's room, Sungmin was nowhere to be found.
"Kyuhyun, you go fetch Sungmin," Yesung commanded to which Kyuhyun answered with a scowl.
He knocked on Sungmin's door at the next room.
"Hyung?"
He knocked again after 30 secs.
Finally the door opened and it showed a tired Sungmin.
"Hyung, are you okay?" Kyuhyun can't hide his worried face.
Sungmin just smiled, "I'm sorry, I don't think I can join you guys tonight, I'm feeling a bit under the weather... You guys have fun." And he tried to close the door but was stopped by Kyuhyun's hand.
"Have you eaten anything? I can accompany you."
"Oh I might infect you with my cold, I'm going to be fine."
Kyuhyun wanted to say more but Sungmin already closed the door.
He stayed there for about 5 minutes. Thinking what to do.
[I musn't be concerned.]
{But he's still my hyung.}
[Yeah right, give that excuse.]
{It's not healthy for me, or for him.}
[Why so? What is it really that's right?]
{This won't do me any good.}
[So much for loving someone.]
Then he stared at Sungmin's door.
"Do I?"
He ran back to Yesung's room.
"Can I stay? Sungmin Hyung's sick and I want to take care of him."
He finally realized there's no sense in running away.
Act 2
Sungmin heard someone knocking again on his door.
[Who would be visiting now? The guys should have already gone out.]
"Go away."
But he just heard another knock.
He was feeling really weak and it took him sometime to get to the door. When he opened it, there was Kyuhyun, carrying a medicine kit.
"I borrowed this from Manager. Can I come in?"
"Why aren't you with them?"
"Cause you're sick."
"But I'll be fine,"
Sungmin doesn't want anyone to worry about him.
"After I take care of you that is."
Kyuhyun pushed himself in and pulled Sungmin.
"You should lie down. Let me take care of the rest."
His dongsaeng stayed with him all night. Kyuhyun made Sungmin drink meds, get the things he needs, watched tv with him. He even pushed the other members away when they wanted to see Sungmin but still took the take-out they bought for the two of them.
After sharing a meal, Kyuhyun arranged the bed so Sungmin can lie around freely.
"I'm sorry if you had to stay."
"It's okay."
"I still think you should have gone out with them."
"But I'm happier here."
Sungmin's ears felt hot then.
Act 3
Sungmin woke up in the middle of the night. He noticed the lights were dimmed and the television's off. His eyes searched for Kyuhyun. His dongsaeng was sitting at the edge of the bed with his back on him. Kyuhyun stretched out his hands and made the bones on his neck pop. Then he arranged the wet towel he used to lower Sungmin's temperature.
Sungmin reached out his hand to Kyuhyun but his dongsaeng suddenly stood up. As his fingers misses Kyuhyun's shirt, he closes his hand and let it drop freely at the bed.
But Kyuhyun suddenly caught it.
Sungmin immediately looked up and saw Kyuhyun looking down at him, smiling.
"Hm..? You need something?"
Sungmin's face suddenly went red. Kyuhyun's eyes widened and hurriedly dropped the towel to free his other hand and touch Sungmin's forehead.
"You're fever's going back again! I'll get the medicine!"
Sungmin looked at the hand Kyuhyun just held. Then he touched his forehead.
He doesn't feel sick anymore. But his heart was beating fast.
Scene 5
Act 1
Kyuhyun was standing in front of the mirror at the washroom. He was alone and he's feeling a bit quesy. The concert's over but he's still anxious.
He wanted to compliment Sungmin for being great at the concert.
He looked at himself at the mirror.
"You sang really well."
"The fans loved it!"
"You really nailed it," then he winked.
[I suck] he sighed.
He brushed his hair irritatedly and went out. As he was walking back to the dressing room, he heard girls talking. LOTS of girls talking. He started immediately walking when someone screamed at the other end of the hallway.
"KYUHYUN OPPA!"
Next thing he heard were footsteps coming behind him. He walked fast and did a sharp turn. He then broke into a run when a door suddenly opened at the distance. A hand reached for him and pulled him inside. The door closed immediately behind him.
There wasn't a bit of light inside. He's guessing this is where they hide those mops and cleaning tools. But despite the darkness and the disinfectants that tried to block his senses, he already knew who was inside this room with him.
"Popular as always, aren't you?"
Kyuhyun thinks he saw that wonderful smirk made by those lips.
"You sang really well a while ago, Sungmin hyung," was all he could say and he wanted to punch himself for it.
Act 2
The fans were still outside and they both can't go out unless they want to be mobbed. Kyuhyun and Sungmin both sat across each other, waiting for the voices outside to disappear.
"What were you doing here?" Kyuhyun asked.
"Same as you. I had to hide."
Awkward silence.
"Why were you ignoring me?" Sungmin asked out of the blue.
Kyuhyun's throat suddenly went dry. What excuse should he give this time. Or maybe there's no more point in denying.
"How'd you know?"
"Eeteuk called your Mom to ask where you are and she said you weren't coming there."
Kyuhyun had never badly wished to disappear until now.
"It's not that I wanted to," Kyuhyun said in defense.
"Then why did you?"
Kyuhyun then hugged his knees, looking at the floor.
Sungmin's phone suddenly rang.
"WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU?!" It was Yesung. Sungmin pulled his phone inches away from his ear and Kyuhyun heard it as well.
"We're not in a very good situation right now."
"Is the evil magnae with you?"
"I heard that," Kyuhyun answered.
"Hey you two! Get back at the hotel immediately cause I heard the fans are already invading that place."
"Don't worry, we'll be fine."
"When Kyuhyun's with you? I don't thi-" Sungmin hanged up.
"So why did you?"
"Do I really have to tell?" Kyuhyun was getting pissed. Or nervous. Or helpless.
"I think so, because I think I am the only one whom you're really ignoring. Did I do anything to offend you? Because if I did, I am sor-"
"No, no, no..."
Kyuhyun contemplated for a minute.
"I just don't want to put you in an awkward position with me."
"What do you mean?"
Kyuhyun buried his head into his knees and tried to hide his face.
"Hey..."
Sungmin's phone was blinking because Yesung was calling again. And the light it emitted showed how troubled Kyuhyun was.
Kyuhyun breathed in deeply. He leaned his head against his arm, elbow on his knees and looked at Sungmin.
His face was in deep crimson red.
"Because I like you. I really, really like you."
Act 3
"Why?"
Kyuhyun pondered as well. Then a series of memories came flashing in his mind.
Sungmin's laughter, Sungmin's hand brushing the snow from his hair, his secret glances at Sungmin, the harmonica that Sungmin always play aside from his guitar, Sungmin's popular pumpkin soup, the feeling of Sungmin's hand..
Sungmin's smile.
"Do I really need a reason to fall for you?" Kyuhyun laughed softly.
"Close your eyes."
"Huh?"
"Close your eyes." Sungmin ordered again.
"But why do I-"
Sungmin held his cheek and stared at his lips. Then Kyuhyun saw Sungmin do a shy smile.
Next thing he knew, Sungmin already kissed him.
Kyuhyun was too shocked too move. It was just a simple short, kiss. Yet it was enough to make Kyuhyun breathless.
Sungmin leaned his head at Kyuhyun's shoulder.
"I'm sorry if I made you wait... I just want to make sure about how I feel before I let you know."
And Kyuhyun placed his arms around Sungmin and hugged him tight.
"You know, I dreamt before that you kissed me," Sungmin whispered.
Epilogue
Kyuhyun was getting a bit tipsy again. The smoke and loud music at the bar where they're celebrating the success of the concert was creeping on him. He leaned back closed his eyes for a moment.
"Kyuhyun?"
"Hm?"
"Wake up."
Huh?
His eyes flew open and he was in a room.
A hotel room.
His heart started beating fast.
He closed his eyes again and pleaded.
Please don't let that be a dream.
Please.
"Hey..."
He looked on his left and saw Sungmin sitting by the floor and was leaning on his bed.
"You okay?"
He stared at Sungmin. He had no idea what to say. Too many questions were running in his mind doesn't know which one to ask first.
He felt like he's about to cry.
"Hey.. hey, are you hurt?" Sungmin leaned on him and gave him a sweet kiss.
This time, it wasn't a dream after all.
Rating: PG
Pairing: KyuMin,
Genre: Fluff, Romance, Drama
Summary: Kyuhyun's confused about what to do to his feelings for Sungmin. Ignore his hyung? Or let the feelings run til it gets weak?
Part 1: Run Away With Me
Part 2: Dreaming Out Loud
Prologue
"But I notice you?"
Sungmin asked with a confused face.
With one blink, Kyuhyun's smile slowly faded. He looked at the table, at the crowd, at his shoes, anywhere but at Sungmin's eyes.
As soon as realization had hit him, everything turned silent.
Even when his hyung's joined them.
It was the first time in months that he smiled politely.
Scene 1:
Act 1
Once they got back at the dorm, Kyuhyun went straight to their room. After removing his shoes, he covered himself with a blanket and let his body sink to his bed facedown.
He waited until everyone's asleep.
After what seemed like forever, he silently went to the common room. He sat at the couch and leaned his forehead on his knees. He needed some time away from Sungmin even just for an hour.
Sungmin doesn't usually woke up in the middle of the night but for some reason, this time, he did. When he shifted, he saw the bed across him was empty.
He stood up and went to get a drink. As he went out of the room, he was surprised to find a figure sitting at the end of the room.
"Kyuhyun?"
Kyuhyun's body jerked from surprise when he heard that voice.
[Please.. not now.] He bit his lip.
He desperately wished Sungmin would leave him alone but next thing he knew, his hair was being brushed by a hand.
"Are you okay?" Sungmin's voice was full of concern.
Kyuhyun swallowed.
"I'm okay," he answered in a hoarse voice.
Kyuhyun turned his head a little and took a peek at the person who sat beside him. Sungmin was wearing a worried face. And then a sinking feeling followed.
Sungmin wasn't suppose to see Kyuhyun being like this. He shouldn't worry about him. About this. Kyuhyun must not show nor tell that he meant something else a while ago.
That he wanted something more than this.
"Hey..." Sungmin used his hand to wipe the sweat from Kyuhyun's foreheard. "Kyu, what's wrong?"
Kyuhyun was suddenly thankful that darkness surrounded them. Slowly, he lifted his head.
"I'm okay. I'll be okay," he answered with a smile.
Suddenly, Sungmin saw the tears Kyuhyun tried so much to hide. The moonlight coming from the window shone upon Kyuhyun's cheeks.
"I-I'm sorry," Kyuhyun apologized then immediately used the back of his hand to wipe the tears that won't stop falling.
Sungmin gently grabbed Kyuhyun's wrist and hugged him. He can't help to be affected. He knew what Kyuhyun meant to say a while ago, at the bar.
He just didn't know how to react.
Act 2
Kyuhyun was lying on his bed, with a cold hankerchief covering his eyes. He had cried so much that when he calmed down, Sungmin had to wear a new shirt.
It was really embarassing.
But Sungmin never left his side until the break of dawn.
Kyuhyun heard the door open and close again. He lifted the end of the hankerchief to take a peek and saw Sungmin rubbing his hair with a towel.
Sungmin saw him and smiled at him.
Kyuhyun smiled back as he covered his eyes with the hankerchief again.
"Hyung...?"
"Hm?"
"I'm sorry about last night."
"Don't worry about it."
"Do you want me to cook you breakfast?"
"No, really, it's okay."
"You don't want to eat breakfast?"
"No, I just don't trust your cooking instincts."
"Meanie."
But Kyuhyun was laughing and Sungmin felt happy hearing it.
Act 3
Kyuhyun was nowhere to be found lately and everyone noticed it. Sungmin would always found his bed empty at mornings. The only time he could be seen with his hyungs would be when there's an activity that involves the group. He also leaves immediately once its over.
Then at night, he would come home late.
Well, late enough to make sure Sungmin's already asleep.
One time, their manager and Eeteuk asked him where he had been going. And honestly, he was starting to run out of excuses.
"Home."
"Reviewing."
"Meeting with friends."
"Starcraft."
And then he would do this polite smile that would that make everyone feel awkward.
His acting also sucks.
His hyungs knows how much he just stays at the dorm when he doesn't have any schedule. This thing he's been doing was starting to tire him out too. It's hard to go to bookstores or cafes without anyone recognizing him. At most times, he would end up staying in his car and it sucked.
One time, after a practice, he was packing up when someone tapped his shoulder.
"Let's have lunch together," Sungmin smiled.
His heart panicked.
"I-I can't.. I have to meet someone." He can't look into his hyung's eyes.
"Really..? Who is it?"
"My Unni. Yeah, I have to meet her."
"Too bad."
Kyuhyun wanted to kick himself after turning down that offer.
That night, as Kyuhyun got back to the dorm, he went to get water from the refrigerator. It was then that he saw a plate wrapped in plastic. It was a DonGas!A note had been placed on top of it.
For Kyuhyun ~Min
And Kyuhyun heart's melted right then and there.
After eating happily, he carefully opened the door at their room. Once it's opened, he took a peek to see if Sungmin was sleeping and tiptoed his way in. He placed his bad at his study table and sat at his bed. Took of his shoes quietly and stretched. And like a magnet, Sungmin caught his eyes. His hyung had been sleeping peacefully.
[I wish you knew what I really think about, when I think about you] he bit his lip.
He took the note Sungmin left for him from his pocket and smiled. A bittersweet one.
[It's not working] his mind said.
And that applies in such different contexts.
He allowed himself to sleep late the following morning.
Scene 2
Act 1
Kyuhyun can't help but peek from his laptop to Sungmin's direction. It was because his hyung was frowning at the other side of the common room.
"Is there something wrong?" Kyuhyun had to ask.
"I don't know... this thing's acting up." Sungmin said, pertaining to his netbook.
"Let me check." Kyuhyun reached out a hand while his eyes never the game he's been playing. Sungmin came to him and handed him the netbook. He checked the softwares, tweaked the settings then restarted it.
"Here," and Kyuhyun handed it back to Sungmin.
"It's fixed?" Sungmin smiled widely.
"HA! I'VE BEATEN YOU KYU! I'VE BEATEN YOU!" followed by an evil laughter created by Donghae.
"What a kid," Kyuhyun laughed. This made everyone in the common room stop what they were doing.
"What is wrong with you?!?" Yesung asked suspiciously.
Act 2
They had a guesting at Star King. The hyungs, who were seated at the front row, were the first ones to be interviewed.
Sungmin, seated at the 2nd row along with the rest of the dongsaengs, noticed that Eunhyuk was secretly trying to trick Donghae. Feeling the urge of sharing the laughter, he moved closer to Kyuhyun who was on his right and whispered to his ear.
Kyuhyun froze from Sungmin's sudden warm breath.
He tried to decipher what Sungmin was whispering but was obviously failing. His heart that wasn't supposed to react was distracting him. Good thing he immediately saw that Donghae squirming. Eunhyuk was secretly tickling Donghae. He grinned right away, keeping his laughter. But in the end, he covered his lips with his hand and snickered.
Sungmin didn't notice he was already smiling himself. Not because Donghae eventually shouted and Eunhyuk acted like nothing happened.
It was because Kyuhyun's laugh was so soft it felt like it was only meant for him to hear.
Act 3
They had just finished doing a shoot. On their way home, the mood inside the van was very quiet since everyone's tired or sleeping. Sungmin leaned his head against the soft cushion of the backrest then looked straight ahead.
This was when he saw Kyuhyun bobbing his head, eyes closed.
Sungmin got amused by what's happening and observed his dongsaeng for a while.
Kyuhyun half opened his eyes and looked around, checked to see where they are. He even smiled at Siwon who was seated beside him. After squinting at the window, he realized they still had a long drive ahead of them. He sat up properly, crossed his arms and closed his eyes.
Kyuhuyn fell asleep immediately. Sungmin could tell because his dongsaeng's head started to sway towards the window.
Then just as when he had already unconsciously leaned at the window for support, the van seemed to have hit a rock which caused his head to bang against the glass.
"Ow..." Kyuhyun groaned hoarsely. He rubbed his head with his hand and seconds later, fell asleep again.
Sungmin can't help but laugh a bit. He then asked if he could change places with Siwon and out of tiredness, immediately agreed. Once he was seated beside Kyuhyun, he thought about how he can help him. All it took was a little tug from Kyuhyun's shirt for his dongsaeng to lean towards him. It was then that he put his hand around Kyuhyun's arm and let him sleep on his shoulder.
Kyuhyun regretted later on that he entirely missed the moment.
Scene 3
Act 1
KRY had to leave for Japan for their first concert and Kyuhyun was failing at packing.
Not that he can't do it, he just doesn't want to leave.
Later on, Sungmin found Kyuhyun that day, just sitting on his bed. His traveling bag empty but his bed full of unfolded clothes.
"I don't want to go," Kyuhyun smirked defensively when Sungmin raised an eyebrow.
Sungmin then went straight to Kyuhyun's closet and helped him pack. After 2 hours, the service was already downstairs.
"Take care you guys," and they all exchanged hugs.
"See you in 2 days," Sungmin waved. Kyuhyun only nodded.
As Yesung and Ryeowook was loading their baggages at the van, Kyuhyun used his hand to cover his eyes from the afternoon sun and looked out at their condo's window.
Even when the van started moving, his eyes still followed their dorm.
He was secretly hoping to get a glimpse of Sungmin before he leaves for Japan. He wished he smiled back instead of just nodding.
Little did he know, Sungmin was standing right behind the tinted window at their dorm, staring right back at him.
Act 2
Kyuhyun was in his hotel room, lying on his bed, staring at the moon.
They had a good rehearsal and since they're in Japan, they had some rice wine over dinner. The rice wine was so good he thought he might had a little too much.
Being tipsy made him feel a little melodramatic.
He buried his face into his pillow. He had to admit he missed Sungmin even if he wasn't suppose to.
[Maybe he won't mind if I'd call him?]
He turned his head and reached out for his phone.
He dialed Sungmin's number then erased it. He dialed it again and then hanged up after two rings.
He saw that it's past midnight and his hyung might already be sleeping.
Maybe it wouldn't hurt to leave a voice mail.
After calling and leaving a message, he went back to staring at the view outside his room.
Kyuhyun desperately wished he had stolen one of Sungmin's pillows.
Act 3
It feels different for Sungmin that his roommate wasn't there. It's not a first that he had the room all for himself but somehow this felt different.
Even after a nice hot bath, he still can't sleep.
He knew he won't fall asleep soon so he decided to play his guitar near the window.
Later on, he heard his phone ringing on his bed. After picking it up, his phone suddenly went quiet.
He checked the name from the list and was surprised to see it was Kyuhyun. After a few seconds, it started ringing again.
He was about to say hello but was cut by Kyuhyun's voice.
"Hyung.. I'm sorry to call you in the middle of the night," then Kyuhyun chuckled. "I know this may sound stupid AND funny, but I just want you to know that I miss you... quite terribly."
Then he heard him hang up.
He was too astounded that he just stared at his phone.
And yes, he wasn't able to sleep that night.
Scene 4
Act 1
Although he tried to hide it, Kyuhyun was really happy to see Sungmin and Donghae follow them in Japan for the concert. But since he was on a dont-let-Sungmin-know-how-you-feel-mode when they everybody was exchanging hugs he just waved at him.
"Hey let's eat out!" their manager announced and everybody cheered that night.
But when they were supposed to meet up at Yesung's room, Sungmin was nowhere to be found.
"Kyuhyun, you go fetch Sungmin," Yesung commanded to which Kyuhyun answered with a scowl.
He knocked on Sungmin's door at the next room.
"Hyung?"
He knocked again after 30 secs.
Finally the door opened and it showed a tired Sungmin.
"Hyung, are you okay?" Kyuhyun can't hide his worried face.
Sungmin just smiled, "I'm sorry, I don't think I can join you guys tonight, I'm feeling a bit under the weather... You guys have fun." And he tried to close the door but was stopped by Kyuhyun's hand.
"Have you eaten anything? I can accompany you."
"Oh I might infect you with my cold, I'm going to be fine."
Kyuhyun wanted to say more but Sungmin already closed the door.
He stayed there for about 5 minutes. Thinking what to do.
[I musn't be concerned.]
{But he's still my hyung.}
[Yeah right, give that excuse.]
{It's not healthy for me, or for him.}
[Why so? What is it really that's right?]
{This won't do me any good.}
[So much for loving someone.]
Then he stared at Sungmin's door.
"Do I?"
He ran back to Yesung's room.
"Can I stay? Sungmin Hyung's sick and I want to take care of him."
He finally realized there's no sense in running away.
Act 2
Sungmin heard someone knocking again on his door.
[Who would be visiting now? The guys should have already gone out.]
"Go away."
But he just heard another knock.
He was feeling really weak and it took him sometime to get to the door. When he opened it, there was Kyuhyun, carrying a medicine kit.
"I borrowed this from Manager. Can I come in?"
"Why aren't you with them?"
"Cause you're sick."
"But I'll be fine,"
Sungmin doesn't want anyone to worry about him.
"After I take care of you that is."
Kyuhyun pushed himself in and pulled Sungmin.
"You should lie down. Let me take care of the rest."
His dongsaeng stayed with him all night. Kyuhyun made Sungmin drink meds, get the things he needs, watched tv with him. He even pushed the other members away when they wanted to see Sungmin but still took the take-out they bought for the two of them.
After sharing a meal, Kyuhyun arranged the bed so Sungmin can lie around freely.
"I'm sorry if you had to stay."
"It's okay."
"I still think you should have gone out with them."
"But I'm happier here."
Sungmin's ears felt hot then.
Act 3
Sungmin woke up in the middle of the night. He noticed the lights were dimmed and the television's off. His eyes searched for Kyuhyun. His dongsaeng was sitting at the edge of the bed with his back on him. Kyuhyun stretched out his hands and made the bones on his neck pop. Then he arranged the wet towel he used to lower Sungmin's temperature.
Sungmin reached out his hand to Kyuhyun but his dongsaeng suddenly stood up. As his fingers misses Kyuhyun's shirt, he closes his hand and let it drop freely at the bed.
But Kyuhyun suddenly caught it.
Sungmin immediately looked up and saw Kyuhyun looking down at him, smiling.
"Hm..? You need something?"
Sungmin's face suddenly went red. Kyuhyun's eyes widened and hurriedly dropped the towel to free his other hand and touch Sungmin's forehead.
"You're fever's going back again! I'll get the medicine!"
Sungmin looked at the hand Kyuhyun just held. Then he touched his forehead.
He doesn't feel sick anymore. But his heart was beating fast.
Scene 5
Act 1
Kyuhyun was standing in front of the mirror at the washroom. He was alone and he's feeling a bit quesy. The concert's over but he's still anxious.
He wanted to compliment Sungmin for being great at the concert.
He looked at himself at the mirror.
"You sang really well."
"The fans loved it!"
"You really nailed it," then he winked.
[I suck] he sighed.
He brushed his hair irritatedly and went out. As he was walking back to the dressing room, he heard girls talking. LOTS of girls talking. He started immediately walking when someone screamed at the other end of the hallway.
"KYUHYUN OPPA!"
Next thing he heard were footsteps coming behind him. He walked fast and did a sharp turn. He then broke into a run when a door suddenly opened at the distance. A hand reached for him and pulled him inside. The door closed immediately behind him.
There wasn't a bit of light inside. He's guessing this is where they hide those mops and cleaning tools. But despite the darkness and the disinfectants that tried to block his senses, he already knew who was inside this room with him.
"Popular as always, aren't you?"
Kyuhyun thinks he saw that wonderful smirk made by those lips.
"You sang really well a while ago, Sungmin hyung," was all he could say and he wanted to punch himself for it.
Act 2
The fans were still outside and they both can't go out unless they want to be mobbed. Kyuhyun and Sungmin both sat across each other, waiting for the voices outside to disappear.
"What were you doing here?" Kyuhyun asked.
"Same as you. I had to hide."
Awkward silence.
"Why were you ignoring me?" Sungmin asked out of the blue.
Kyuhyun's throat suddenly went dry. What excuse should he give this time. Or maybe there's no more point in denying.
"How'd you know?"
"Eeteuk called your Mom to ask where you are and she said you weren't coming there."
Kyuhyun had never badly wished to disappear until now.
"It's not that I wanted to," Kyuhyun said in defense.
"Then why did you?"
Kyuhyun then hugged his knees, looking at the floor.
Sungmin's phone suddenly rang.
"WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU?!" It was Yesung. Sungmin pulled his phone inches away from his ear and Kyuhyun heard it as well.
"We're not in a very good situation right now."
"Is the evil magnae with you?"
"I heard that," Kyuhyun answered.
"Hey you two! Get back at the hotel immediately cause I heard the fans are already invading that place."
"Don't worry, we'll be fine."
"When Kyuhyun's with you? I don't thi-" Sungmin hanged up.
"So why did you?"
"Do I really have to tell?" Kyuhyun was getting pissed. Or nervous. Or helpless.
"I think so, because I think I am the only one whom you're really ignoring. Did I do anything to offend you? Because if I did, I am sor-"
"No, no, no..."
Kyuhyun contemplated for a minute.
"I just don't want to put you in an awkward position with me."
"What do you mean?"
Kyuhyun buried his head into his knees and tried to hide his face.
"Hey..."
Sungmin's phone was blinking because Yesung was calling again. And the light it emitted showed how troubled Kyuhyun was.
Kyuhyun breathed in deeply. He leaned his head against his arm, elbow on his knees and looked at Sungmin.
His face was in deep crimson red.
"Because I like you. I really, really like you."
Act 3
"Why?"
Kyuhyun pondered as well. Then a series of memories came flashing in his mind.
Sungmin's laughter, Sungmin's hand brushing the snow from his hair, his secret glances at Sungmin, the harmonica that Sungmin always play aside from his guitar, Sungmin's popular pumpkin soup, the feeling of Sungmin's hand..
Sungmin's smile.
"Do I really need a reason to fall for you?" Kyuhyun laughed softly.
"Close your eyes."
"Huh?"
"Close your eyes." Sungmin ordered again.
"But why do I-"
Sungmin held his cheek and stared at his lips. Then Kyuhyun saw Sungmin do a shy smile.
Next thing he knew, Sungmin already kissed him.
Kyuhyun was too shocked too move. It was just a simple short, kiss. Yet it was enough to make Kyuhyun breathless.
Sungmin leaned his head at Kyuhyun's shoulder.
"I'm sorry if I made you wait... I just want to make sure about how I feel before I let you know."
And Kyuhyun placed his arms around Sungmin and hugged him tight.
"You know, I dreamt before that you kissed me," Sungmin whispered.
Epilogue
Kyuhyun was getting a bit tipsy again. The smoke and loud music at the bar where they're celebrating the success of the concert was creeping on him. He leaned back closed his eyes for a moment.
"Kyuhyun?"
"Hm?"
"Wake up."
Huh?
His eyes flew open and he was in a room.
A hotel room.
His heart started beating fast.
He closed his eyes again and pleaded.
Please don't let that be a dream.
Please.
"Hey..."
He looked on his left and saw Sungmin sitting by the floor and was leaning on his bed.
"You okay?"
He stared at Sungmin. He had no idea what to say. Too many questions were running in his mind doesn't know which one to ask first.
He felt like he's about to cry.
"Hey.. hey, are you hurt?" Sungmin leaned on him and gave him a sweet kiss.
This time, it wasn't a dream after all.