Missed Connections: Chapter 7
Title: Missed Connections: Chapter 7
Pairing: Junbros, Taecyeon/Chansung
Rating :PG-13
Summary: Boy misses Boy who is on tour with Rain
Junho receives a call from Rain just a week after he and Junsu officially became a couple. Rain's starting a tour of Asia and one of his dancers broke his ankle. Junho had been offered the spot but had refused it for other commitments but he still remembered most of the choreography so he was the first person Rain had thought to call. The idol had taken a shine to the young boy after Junho had spent several weeks on an earlier tour, his enthusiasm for dancing was unrivalled and a small narcissistic part of himself enjoyed looking at Junho’s face day after day.
“You should accept, it’s Rain for crying out loud” Junsu’s fingers comb through Junho’s hair, the younger male’s head resting on his lap. Junho wants to take it because Junsu is right; it’s Rain, one of the biggest Idols in the music industry. He knows it’s a good opportunity, the sort that doesn’t usually come twice but it’s a tour of Asia and that means leaving Seoul, leaving Junsu. He wasn’t sure that he was ready to put such a distance between them so early in the relationship.
“I’ll still be here when you come back and Christmas isn’t that far away. You’ll be back in no time” Junho glances up at the older boy then, surprised that he’d known what he was thinking. His lips part and there’s a million thoughts racing through his mind, all trying to make themselves known and Junho doesn’t know what to say first. He chokes on his words and Junsu chuckles, brushing a stray lock of hair from Junho’s eyes. Junho catches Junsu’s arm, presses his lips to the older man’s wrist, then again to the centre of his palm. Junsu smiles and bends forwards, replacing his hand with his lips on Junho’s.
“Ok, I’ll do it”
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Christmas doesn’t come soon enough for Junsu.
Junho is too busy to call most nights, often going straight back to practice or crashing into bed after shows. He’s able to send the odd message now and then so Junsu watches fan videos on Youtube, eyes scrabbling to find Junho in the throng of dancers. He’s not hard to find after the first few videos because the dancers wear similar outfits night after night, varying in colour. Junho dances at the front of the group at Rain’s right hand side and Junsu wonders how many fans in the front rows notice the striking resemblance between their favoured idol and his new dancer.
“Hi, It’s me” Junho’s voice fills his apartment from his answer machine. “I’m sorry it’s taken me a week to call you but things have been crazy out here. We’re on the way to Beijing I think and we’ve just finished touring Japan. I bought you a Christmas present and I got mistaken for Rain by some fans as we were leaving the stage today so he made me carry all the presents they brought him” Junho laughs then, breath pitching as he tries to keep his voice down. His laughter fades after a few moments and the boy sighs. “I’ve got to go now. I hope you’re keeping well. Take care of yourself” Junho pauses and the silence stretches for a minute or so. There are things Junho wants to say, that Junsu wants to hear and say back but it’s too soon for that Junho ends the silence by pressing his lips to the mouthpiece. “ I’ll see you soon Junsu”
Weeks pass by for Junsu; long days filled with mundane things and the lack of Junho’s presence feels something akin to the sun dying out. Chansung pulls him to bars and restaurants after work and when he can barely stand Taecyeon helps him to his door. Most nights Taecyeon settles him on the sofa, wraps a blanket around his shoulders while Junsu nurses a cup of coffee. Taecyeon wraps an arm around Junsu and affectionately ruffles his hair. “He’ll be home soon” He squeezes Chansung’s arm as he slides back into his car and the younger male gives him a nod of understanding. Junsu will perk up again soon.
“Hi Hyung, I’m about to get on a plane. Luzon tonight! Rain said we’re picking up the brother of Dara from 2NE1 because he’s going to be in a new boy band Rain is producing. I can’t wait to meet him. I heard he speaks Tagalog! Take care x” Junsu reads the message a second and third time with Chansung reading over his shoulder before putting the cell phone back in his draw. Junsu sips his coffee, turning back to his screen as he tries to figure out what task to start next when Chansung clears his throat and turns back to him. “Hyung, What’s Tagalog?”
He receives a video call a week later and Junsu is surprised to see Junho and Nichkhun on the screen. Junho is grinning like an idiot and he can hear someone laughing nearby. “Hi Hyung! We’re in Thailand. Khun came to play with us backstage. Say Hi to Junsu, Hyungs” The camera moves and Nichkhun pulls Junho a little closer as he reaches for the phone. Rain appears at Junho’s other side and Junsu feels his jaw go slack. “Hi Junsu-sshi. Junho-sshi tells me you’re a singer“ Junsu nods as Rain pauses and the idol’s face lights up as he turns to Junho, punching his shoulder “Bring this kid too see me some day”. Junsu’s heart pounds at the older man’s words. Junho’s been talking about him and Rain wants to hear him sing. His head moves mechanically, bobbing up and down because Junsu’s too happy to the find the words and he’s not sure what makes him happier.
There’s a scream of ‘Oppa’ in the background and Rain excuses himself to meet a fan. Nichkhun lingers for a moment or two then excuses himself to join Rain. He mumbles something as he leaves that Junsu doesn’t quite catch but Junho’s face is suddenly glaringly red and he gives the Thai photographer a playful shove. Junsu chuckles at Junho’s sudden shyness, stomach knotting as Junho bites his lip, looking up through his lashes. His fingers itch to touch Junho’s face, run through his hair and pull him close as Junho scratches his chin. “Hyung, it’s really fun here but I... I” Junho stutters, blush deepening as his voice breaks. Junsu chuckles, wets his lip as he watches his boyfriend struggle. “I know, Junho” Junho’s smile is blinding at his words and the boy visibly relaxes at his words. Nichkhun is back, hands at Junho’s shoulders as he begins pushing the boy towards something. “Sorry Junsu-sshi, we’re heading out” Nichkhun gives Junho a gentle push into the van and the younger sighs. “I’ll see you soon, Hyung. Bye”
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On Christmas eve Taecyeon bursts through his front door, snacks and drinks cradled in his arms. He stops by the kitchen and when Junsu finally sees the tall American, Taecyeon is somehow balancing a bowl and several cups on his head. He grins, overly large teeth and bright eyes as he laughs at himself or Junsu’s expression. Both make a funny sight. Chansung appears behind him moments later having taken off his jacket. He takes the plastic bowl from his head and sets it down on the coffee table with a soft thunk. Junsu doesn’t miss the extra food in Chansung’s free hand, or the way looks to see if there’s any food in the bowl first.
“Hyung!” Taecyeon drops the food and soda onto the couch, Chansung instantly diving for it to save some of the food from being crushed. “Where’s your Christmas tree?” Taecyeon hadn’t noticed it before, perhaps because he’d only been in to make sure that Junsu was ok but looking around, the apartment was bare of Christmas Decorations. Junsu shrugs to Chansung’s disbelief and the youngest of the three pouts. “Hyung, without a tree there’s nowhere to put your present” Taecyeon leaves the room and Junsu realises that he’d never taken his jacket off in the first place. “Hyung, you really should have gotten a tree, even just a small one. I spent ages wrapping your present. Look!” He gestures towards Taecyeon as he steps back into the room, a shock of orange just above his shoulder. Taecyeon’s smile is bright enough to light up the room but the smile Junsu wears when Junho steps out from behind Taecyeon is enough to light up the universe.
“Yah! Giving me my own boyfriend isn’t exactly a Christmas present” There’s a large red bow tied around Junho’s next and his skin is slightly more tanned and his hair is a bright gingery orange. His smile is still radiant and the warm colours of his skin and hair make Junsu wonder if Junho really is the sun. He slides the backpack from his shoulders and Taecyeon gives Chansung a gentle push towards the kitchen. “I forgot to get cups. Help me find them” Chansung resists, trying to point out the cups on the coffee table but Taecyeon is stronger and manhandles him into the kitchen. He can’t believe how slow his boyfriend is sometimes.
Junho moves to stand in front of Junsu, stopping between his feet. With the others gone the air is thick with tension and neither knows what to say. Junho’s been gone over 6 weeks and there’s too much they both want to say. Junsu sits up straight and glances at their feet, Junho’s between his own. His eyes travel further up the boy’s body, taking in the new hair before dropping to chocolate coloured eyes. Junho’s eyes are dark and cloudy, a trace of uncertainty creasing his brow. Junsu reaches out a cautionary hand, gently pressing his palm to the back of Junho’s knee and the boy spurs into motion as though burnt.
Junho pushes Junsu back into the sofa with firm hands on his collar bone and Junsu finds the ginger haired boy straddling him. The warmth from his hands seeps to Junsu’s skin through his thin tee-shirt and it’s enough to make him groan so he presses his hands to Junho’s hips and pulls the boy closer in order to find his lips. Junho tastes of vanilla and the boy’s natural musky smell seems to fog Junsu’s mind.
Junho presses his tongue to Junsu’s lip, tracing the curve before sealing both lips over Junsu’s again. His hand slides beneath Junsu’s shirt and scrapes his nails lightly over the skin of his back making Junsu arch against him with a strangled moan. Junho chuckles as he pulls away and runs his fingers gently along Junsu’s back, pressing his fingers to the older man’s muscles. Junsu purrs in response and cups the back of Junho’s neck, pulling him closer still. He pulls away to look at Junho’s hair, carding his fingers through the bright orange strands and Junho blushes. “I like it. You’re a golden boy” Junsu chuckles and smoothes down his hair, tugging gently at the boy’s bangs. Junsu’s fingers slide to his temple, drop to his cheek and Junsu brushes his thumb over Junho’s lip. Junho’s tongue brushes over his thumb and he parts his lips to pull it into his mouth. Junsu narrows his eyes as Junho owlishly blinks up at him, pants quickly becoming too tight.
Junsu pulls his thumb from Junho’s mouth with a slick pop and the younger boy instantly pouts at the loss. “You’re a tease” Junsu growls and fists the overly large bow around Junho’s neck, tugging him closer. He presses his lips to Junho’s with enough force to bruise and Junho groans in response. Junsu’s grasp on the bow slackens and he tones down the kiss till he’s able to gently brush his lips over Junho’s jaw. They’ve only spent a week together as a real couple and Junsu thinks it’s a bit too soon for much else, no matter how much he wants to.
He returns his attention to the bow around Junho’s neck, flopping to one side from his earlier abuse. He corrects it quickly, fingers brushing over Junho’s throat until he notices the thick knitted sweater that Junho is wearing. It’s thick and woollen to the touch, with the usual Christmas snowflakes and reindeer. “What are you wearing?” His fingers brush over Junho’s chest, tracing the thick red letters that spell his boyfriend’s name on the neon green sweater. Wasn’t a forest green a more appropriate colour at this time of year? The younger boy punches his shoulder and covers his chest with one arm, glancing cautiously in the direction of the kitchen. “Taec’s grandmother made it for me. You’ve got one too” Junsu pales at his words and playfully throws the younger boy to sofa cushions before moving towards the kitchen. The freakishly tall idiots had better not be making out in his kitchen.
Notes: Sorry it's taken me so long to get this up! I've been writing and re-writing this chapter as I had a completely different idea for it at first but I've manager to work that into my next chapter instead. There's only a few more chapters left but if it helps, there'll be smut . Sorry sorry sorry!!!
Pairing: Junbros, Taecyeon/Chansung
Rating :PG-13
Summary: Boy misses Boy who is on tour with Rain
Junho receives a call from Rain just a week after he and Junsu officially became a couple. Rain's starting a tour of Asia and one of his dancers broke his ankle. Junho had been offered the spot but had refused it for other commitments but he still remembered most of the choreography so he was the first person Rain had thought to call. The idol had taken a shine to the young boy after Junho had spent several weeks on an earlier tour, his enthusiasm for dancing was unrivalled and a small narcissistic part of himself enjoyed looking at Junho’s face day after day.
“You should accept, it’s Rain for crying out loud” Junsu’s fingers comb through Junho’s hair, the younger male’s head resting on his lap. Junho wants to take it because Junsu is right; it’s Rain, one of the biggest Idols in the music industry. He knows it’s a good opportunity, the sort that doesn’t usually come twice but it’s a tour of Asia and that means leaving Seoul, leaving Junsu. He wasn’t sure that he was ready to put such a distance between them so early in the relationship.
“I’ll still be here when you come back and Christmas isn’t that far away. You’ll be back in no time” Junho glances up at the older boy then, surprised that he’d known what he was thinking. His lips part and there’s a million thoughts racing through his mind, all trying to make themselves known and Junho doesn’t know what to say first. He chokes on his words and Junsu chuckles, brushing a stray lock of hair from Junho’s eyes. Junho catches Junsu’s arm, presses his lips to the older man’s wrist, then again to the centre of his palm. Junsu smiles and bends forwards, replacing his hand with his lips on Junho’s.
“Ok, I’ll do it”
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Christmas doesn’t come soon enough for Junsu.
Junho is too busy to call most nights, often going straight back to practice or crashing into bed after shows. He’s able to send the odd message now and then so Junsu watches fan videos on Youtube, eyes scrabbling to find Junho in the throng of dancers. He’s not hard to find after the first few videos because the dancers wear similar outfits night after night, varying in colour. Junho dances at the front of the group at Rain’s right hand side and Junsu wonders how many fans in the front rows notice the striking resemblance between their favoured idol and his new dancer.
“Hi, It’s me” Junho’s voice fills his apartment from his answer machine. “I’m sorry it’s taken me a week to call you but things have been crazy out here. We’re on the way to Beijing I think and we’ve just finished touring Japan. I bought you a Christmas present and I got mistaken for Rain by some fans as we were leaving the stage today so he made me carry all the presents they brought him” Junho laughs then, breath pitching as he tries to keep his voice down. His laughter fades after a few moments and the boy sighs. “I’ve got to go now. I hope you’re keeping well. Take care of yourself” Junho pauses and the silence stretches for a minute or so. There are things Junho wants to say, that Junsu wants to hear and say back but it’s too soon for that Junho ends the silence by pressing his lips to the mouthpiece. “ I’ll see you soon Junsu”
Weeks pass by for Junsu; long days filled with mundane things and the lack of Junho’s presence feels something akin to the sun dying out. Chansung pulls him to bars and restaurants after work and when he can barely stand Taecyeon helps him to his door. Most nights Taecyeon settles him on the sofa, wraps a blanket around his shoulders while Junsu nurses a cup of coffee. Taecyeon wraps an arm around Junsu and affectionately ruffles his hair. “He’ll be home soon” He squeezes Chansung’s arm as he slides back into his car and the younger male gives him a nod of understanding. Junsu will perk up again soon.
“Hi Hyung, I’m about to get on a plane. Luzon tonight! Rain said we’re picking up the brother of Dara from 2NE1 because he’s going to be in a new boy band Rain is producing. I can’t wait to meet him. I heard he speaks Tagalog! Take care x” Junsu reads the message a second and third time with Chansung reading over his shoulder before putting the cell phone back in his draw. Junsu sips his coffee, turning back to his screen as he tries to figure out what task to start next when Chansung clears his throat and turns back to him. “Hyung, What’s Tagalog?”
He receives a video call a week later and Junsu is surprised to see Junho and Nichkhun on the screen. Junho is grinning like an idiot and he can hear someone laughing nearby. “Hi Hyung! We’re in Thailand. Khun came to play with us backstage. Say Hi to Junsu, Hyungs” The camera moves and Nichkhun pulls Junho a little closer as he reaches for the phone. Rain appears at Junho’s other side and Junsu feels his jaw go slack. “Hi Junsu-sshi. Junho-sshi tells me you’re a singer“ Junsu nods as Rain pauses and the idol’s face lights up as he turns to Junho, punching his shoulder “Bring this kid too see me some day”. Junsu’s heart pounds at the older man’s words. Junho’s been talking about him and Rain wants to hear him sing. His head moves mechanically, bobbing up and down because Junsu’s too happy to the find the words and he’s not sure what makes him happier.
There’s a scream of ‘Oppa’ in the background and Rain excuses himself to meet a fan. Nichkhun lingers for a moment or two then excuses himself to join Rain. He mumbles something as he leaves that Junsu doesn’t quite catch but Junho’s face is suddenly glaringly red and he gives the Thai photographer a playful shove. Junsu chuckles at Junho’s sudden shyness, stomach knotting as Junho bites his lip, looking up through his lashes. His fingers itch to touch Junho’s face, run through his hair and pull him close as Junho scratches his chin. “Hyung, it’s really fun here but I... I” Junho stutters, blush deepening as his voice breaks. Junsu chuckles, wets his lip as he watches his boyfriend struggle. “I know, Junho” Junho’s smile is blinding at his words and the boy visibly relaxes at his words. Nichkhun is back, hands at Junho’s shoulders as he begins pushing the boy towards something. “Sorry Junsu-sshi, we’re heading out” Nichkhun gives Junho a gentle push into the van and the younger sighs. “I’ll see you soon, Hyung. Bye”
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On Christmas eve Taecyeon bursts through his front door, snacks and drinks cradled in his arms. He stops by the kitchen and when Junsu finally sees the tall American, Taecyeon is somehow balancing a bowl and several cups on his head. He grins, overly large teeth and bright eyes as he laughs at himself or Junsu’s expression. Both make a funny sight. Chansung appears behind him moments later having taken off his jacket. He takes the plastic bowl from his head and sets it down on the coffee table with a soft thunk. Junsu doesn’t miss the extra food in Chansung’s free hand, or the way looks to see if there’s any food in the bowl first.
“Hyung!” Taecyeon drops the food and soda onto the couch, Chansung instantly diving for it to save some of the food from being crushed. “Where’s your Christmas tree?” Taecyeon hadn’t noticed it before, perhaps because he’d only been in to make sure that Junsu was ok but looking around, the apartment was bare of Christmas Decorations. Junsu shrugs to Chansung’s disbelief and the youngest of the three pouts. “Hyung, without a tree there’s nowhere to put your present” Taecyeon leaves the room and Junsu realises that he’d never taken his jacket off in the first place. “Hyung, you really should have gotten a tree, even just a small one. I spent ages wrapping your present. Look!” He gestures towards Taecyeon as he steps back into the room, a shock of orange just above his shoulder. Taecyeon’s smile is bright enough to light up the room but the smile Junsu wears when Junho steps out from behind Taecyeon is enough to light up the universe.
“Yah! Giving me my own boyfriend isn’t exactly a Christmas present” There’s a large red bow tied around Junho’s next and his skin is slightly more tanned and his hair is a bright gingery orange. His smile is still radiant and the warm colours of his skin and hair make Junsu wonder if Junho really is the sun. He slides the backpack from his shoulders and Taecyeon gives Chansung a gentle push towards the kitchen. “I forgot to get cups. Help me find them” Chansung resists, trying to point out the cups on the coffee table but Taecyeon is stronger and manhandles him into the kitchen. He can’t believe how slow his boyfriend is sometimes.
Junho moves to stand in front of Junsu, stopping between his feet. With the others gone the air is thick with tension and neither knows what to say. Junho’s been gone over 6 weeks and there’s too much they both want to say. Junsu sits up straight and glances at their feet, Junho’s between his own. His eyes travel further up the boy’s body, taking in the new hair before dropping to chocolate coloured eyes. Junho’s eyes are dark and cloudy, a trace of uncertainty creasing his brow. Junsu reaches out a cautionary hand, gently pressing his palm to the back of Junho’s knee and the boy spurs into motion as though burnt.
Junho pushes Junsu back into the sofa with firm hands on his collar bone and Junsu finds the ginger haired boy straddling him. The warmth from his hands seeps to Junsu’s skin through his thin tee-shirt and it’s enough to make him groan so he presses his hands to Junho’s hips and pulls the boy closer in order to find his lips. Junho tastes of vanilla and the boy’s natural musky smell seems to fog Junsu’s mind.
Junho presses his tongue to Junsu’s lip, tracing the curve before sealing both lips over Junsu’s again. His hand slides beneath Junsu’s shirt and scrapes his nails lightly over the skin of his back making Junsu arch against him with a strangled moan. Junho chuckles as he pulls away and runs his fingers gently along Junsu’s back, pressing his fingers to the older man’s muscles. Junsu purrs in response and cups the back of Junho’s neck, pulling him closer still. He pulls away to look at Junho’s hair, carding his fingers through the bright orange strands and Junho blushes. “I like it. You’re a golden boy” Junsu chuckles and smoothes down his hair, tugging gently at the boy’s bangs. Junsu’s fingers slide to his temple, drop to his cheek and Junsu brushes his thumb over Junho’s lip. Junho’s tongue brushes over his thumb and he parts his lips to pull it into his mouth. Junsu narrows his eyes as Junho owlishly blinks up at him, pants quickly becoming too tight.
Junsu pulls his thumb from Junho’s mouth with a slick pop and the younger boy instantly pouts at the loss. “You’re a tease” Junsu growls and fists the overly large bow around Junho’s neck, tugging him closer. He presses his lips to Junho’s with enough force to bruise and Junho groans in response. Junsu’s grasp on the bow slackens and he tones down the kiss till he’s able to gently brush his lips over Junho’s jaw. They’ve only spent a week together as a real couple and Junsu thinks it’s a bit too soon for much else, no matter how much he wants to.
He returns his attention to the bow around Junho’s neck, flopping to one side from his earlier abuse. He corrects it quickly, fingers brushing over Junho’s throat until he notices the thick knitted sweater that Junho is wearing. It’s thick and woollen to the touch, with the usual Christmas snowflakes and reindeer. “What are you wearing?” His fingers brush over Junho’s chest, tracing the thick red letters that spell his boyfriend’s name on the neon green sweater. Wasn’t a forest green a more appropriate colour at this time of year? The younger boy punches his shoulder and covers his chest with one arm, glancing cautiously in the direction of the kitchen. “Taec’s grandmother made it for me. You’ve got one too” Junsu pales at his words and playfully throws the younger boy to sofa cushions before moving towards the kitchen. The freakishly tall idiots had better not be making out in his kitchen.
Notes: Sorry it's taken me so long to get this up! I've been writing and re-writing this chapter as I had a completely different idea for it at first but I've manager to work that into my next chapter instead. There's only a few more chapters left but if it helps, there'll be smut . Sorry sorry sorry!!!