26 Days In to Love
Title: 26 Days In to Love
Day: 7: G is for Gazebo
Genre: Not-so-fluff
Pairing: 2min
Disclaimer: I only own this story.
Summary: Choi Minho was dared by his fellow friends to court Lee Taemin in 26days.
A/n: I just wished it's summer so I can sit in my bedroom with a laptop,Tumblr and write all day long.
Day 7: G is for Gazebo or Goal or Game(you pick^^)
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The bedroom floor was messy with glitters, array of various coloured maker pens, and a concentrating Taemin who is sitting Indian-style. Taemin was trying his hand in making a banner for the football game tomorrow with an ounce of his artistic talent. The banner was plain white heavily written with red and black marker pen forming a chant.”Hyung,fighting!”It was the least he could do to show his support, plus this is his first time going to the football game. He never had the reason to go despite constant pleas from Onew and Key. With a formal invitation from Minho, he found a reason to watch along and be socially involved.*Buzz.*His hand phone was vibrating and he struggled to grab it in the flood of colour papers.
From: Keyva
To: My Son
I’m asking you again even though you always reject.
Are you coming to the game tomorrow?
Taemin replied back with an ambiguous answer just to tickle Key’s patience.
To:My Mum
From:Taeminnie
Save me a spot at the game tomorrow^^
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“Yah, Onew. Taemin is not Taemin!”Key squealed in excitement from his bedroom after receiving a reply from Taemin.”What do you meant by his not himself?”Onew shouted back from the living room with eyes still glued on the television .Key that is slightly annoyed having a shouting conversation with Onew, paced to the living room. He stands in front of the television to avert Onew’s attention from the television to him.”Key,Move!”Onew pleaded.”Your brother have been brainwashed and you only care about Secret Garden, what kind of a brother are you?”Key nagged incoherently while flashing his hand phone. Onew being the caring brother and boyfriend he is hesitantly turned off the television and patted the seat next to him on the couch signalling Key to sit.”Ok,now tell me what happened?”Onew asked.”He’s going to the game tomorrow, and you know Taemin never ever go to the game like ever.”Key replied worriedly.”Good then, he’s changing. Wasn’t it what you want?”Onew replied remaining calm as always. I have to thank Minho for making my brother coming out from his closet.
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Taemin is in the library for his usual after-class study session. Fortunately today, the study session will be cut short, as he will be going to the game.3.00p.m. One hour more to go. Time passed ever so smoothly, the amount of student decreases one by one. Taemin glances at his watch.3.50p.m.He collected all his books and notes he made today ready to go to the game.With all his books and notes securely placed in his sling bag, he made his first move to leave when a girl’s voice stopped him.”Oppa, can you help me with my coursework?”Sulli voiced out her crisis. Looking at her desperate expression, and he knows the deadline of the coursework is tomorrow, he moved back to his previous seat and seated himself down.”Ne. I’ll help you.”Taemin said with his heart is beating with anxiety.
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The university stadium is slowly filled by crowds. Onew and Key took a seat the nearest to the field, leaving a requested spot for Taemin.3.55p.m Why is he not here yet? Key’s thought was stopped when one by one of the opponent university’s football players entered the field, followed by their university’s football player. Minho’s eyes skimming row by rows of the crowds finding a glimpse of Taemin.His eyes stopped searching when he saw the OnKey couple at their usual spot, he mouthed “Where’s Taemin?” hoping both of them have a clue where Taemin currently is now. Key raised his shoulders telling Minho, that Key as well doesn’t know where he is now.
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4.10 p.m. The game should already start now. And, here Taemin is stuck with Sulli who is constantly asking questions. Being as chivalry as possible, Taemin answered the questions half-heartedly, every time he make his move to leave, Sulli stopped him with another question.Taemin sighed for the umpteenth time that afternoon in annoyance.
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Reaching half-time of the game, evidently Minho loses his charisma; the opponent is leading by a score now. The crowds were displeased, and the cheerleaders are trying their best to lift the team spirit. How could Minho keep his head in the game when the only cheerleader he is waiting is not here? The referee blow the whistle distinguishes half time. Minho headed in to the team locker room preparing his ears to be shouted at.
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“Sulli,I really gotta go now.”Taemin said without waiting a reply from the girl. He sprinted out of the library heading to the university’s stadium. He catches a glimpse of the OnKey couple. He stopped in front of them trying to catch his breath that was the most tiring run he ever had in his life. Key was about to nag and ask him his whereabouts, but was stopped when Taemin flashes his palm to stop Key from his words. Taemin walked and seated himself on the spot left for him with both Key’s and Onew’s eyes following him.He muttered “Sulli.”Both Onew and Key understood. Sulli have been crushing on Taemin since forever and tried number of things to attract Taemin’s attention. “How’s the game?”Taemin asked.”Not good. Minho’s not keeping his head in the game”Onew responded. Taemin felt a pang of guilt. If only I came earlier.Their conversation doesn’t go long since both teams are out again on the field.
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Minho, who was already disappointed with Taemin’s no show, not bothered to search him amongst the crowd for further heartbreak.”Minho hyung! Fighting! ”A voice shouted amongst the crowd. He recognised that small voice. He turned seeking the source of the voice. He saw Taemin holding up a white plain banner heavily written with “Hyung,Fighting!”He let out a big smile, his heart clenched in happiness and sense of pride. He needs to win this!
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.”Minho hyung! Fighting! ”A voice shouted amongst the crowd. All eyes were on Taemin.Sound of hushed whispers were heard in the midst of the crowds. Taemin couldn’t care less. Minho responded his call with a huge smile plastered receiving a nudge from Key. The next half of the game,Taemin eyes were never darted away from Minho. He watched in admiration as Minho is having his own battle on the field. Minho scored a goal at the 60 minute into the game. The 10 minutes nearing the end, was the most dramatic moment of the game. Both teams are now 1-1.The announcer was rushing with his words when their university team was leading with the ball.5, 4, 3, and GOAL! The last goal was once again scored by Minho. The final whistle was blown, the crowd goes wild and Taemin ran to the field. He went to hug Minho,but jumped a little too hard ,their lips slightly brushed, Minho quickly secure his hand around Taemin’s waist.”Hyung,we won!”Taemin said forgetting the whole lips brushing incident. But, Minho was still feeling the jolt of electricity running through his vein.”Yeah, we did!”Minho replied. Minho quickly put Taemin down when the OnKey couple and his teammate Jonghyun walking near them.”Jonghyun hyung, congratulations!”Taemin said. Jonghyun thanked him and asked Minho “Are you joining us for a little celebration or you have other plans?”Minho was caught off guard with his hyung question,of course he knew what Minho planned after the game.”Nope, I won’t be joining.”Minho answered back.Jonghyun quickly leave them after giving Minho a wink.”Taeminnie, bye.” the OnKey couple said before leaving them. “Taemin,wait I’m going to shower and change first,wait for me ,Ok?” Minho quickly rushed to the locker room, coming out 25 minutes later as presentable as possible. Minho quickly grabbed Taemin’s hand and instructed him to follow him.”Hyung, where are we going?”Taemin asked curious.”You’ll know it when we arrived there.”Minho answered.
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After few minutes of walking, they arrived at a remotely small park. It will be completely pitch black if it’s not for the glimmering streets lights along the path. Taemin tightened his grips on Minho’s hand, feeling a little bit scared. They walked along the small path that leads them to a white wooden gazebo with pink, red, and white flowers around it. With a hard grip on Minho’s hand, they make their way nearer to the gazebo. Inside the gazebo, small candles were arranged forming a circle, it was a pretty sight watching the flames moving left and right following the night breeze. Both of them seated in the middle of the gazebo, facing each other. Minho breaks the bleak silence.”I told you yesterday, that I was waiting for a certain person for about a year now.”Taemin nodded, Minho proceeded with his composed confession.”I know we are only friends for awhile and this is too early, but actually you’re the person I’m waiting.”Minho carefully muttered, avoiding Taemin’s eyes particularly scared of Taemin’s response. Taemin was blank; he took his time to process the piece of information. After inhaling and exhaling to calm himself down, he freed his words.” People said if you're crushing on a person longer than 4 months, the feeling of crush already turned to love. But will you take 7 days old small crush of mine and nurture it to the same feeling you have?”Minho doesn’t know how to respond. Is it a yes or no?”You mean you wanted to give it a try?”Minho asked unsurely. Taemin nodded and shyly smile. Minho rose and took Taemin in his arms and spinning him around due to his bubbling happiness. Taemin let out a giggle. They walked out that night hand in hand as in a status.”Couple in Trial.”