Four season tree
Chapter[4/5]
Key’s POV (Original. When you think of original, you think of CHICKEN and when you think of CHICKEN you think of ONEW! )
Jonghyun said that he was coming over to my house for dinner. Thank goodness he informed me early so that I would have time to run down to the supermarket to get some ingredients for dinner. It’s just him and me today because coincidentally mum and dad have a little date on their own and won’t be back till late tonight.
Let’s see. What am I gonna cook today? I flipped through the cookbook and skimmed through it. Jonghyun had never really told me what he like to eat so I’ll just go by my taste then. Okay, I have decided. Cream pasta. My favorite.
FORWARD!
I’m at the supermarket now, shopping for the cream pasta ingredients. Let’s see. We need the pasta of course, stick butter, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, bacon. Okay. I walked around the supermarket to find the items that I needed.
“Hey there” I turned back to see who called me and oh, to my surprise, it was that Taemin guy.
“Oh hey, you’re Taemin right?”
“Yeah, sorry for calling you out like that. You were with Jong the other day so I kinda recognized you”
“Uhh yeah…How did your talk with him went yesterday?”
“Everything went well” I guess it went pretty well judging by that smile on his face.
“What are you buying?”
“Oh, ingredients for dinner”
“Oh, okay then. Have a great evening” I wonder what was he here for. He didn’t buy anything…just banana milk in his hands. Whatever, ah, look at the time. I got to hurry.
FORWARD AGAIN!
The table was being set up and everything was in place. I’m nervous because this is the first time Jonghyun’s coming over. Of course he came before but that was when he’s just standing outside the house. Now, he’s coming inside to have dinner.
Ding Dong
Ah, the door bell. That must be him.
“Hey there”
“Hey, good evening. Please come in”
“Your house is pretty”
“Thanks”
“Where are your parents?”
“Uhh, they’re out…on a date”
“So that means that we’re alone in the house?”
“Mmm. Don’t try anything funny”
“No, I won’t. Promise.”
“Okay let’s eat”
We settled down and talk about many things. Mostly our preferences because after today, I realised that I don’t really know much about him. During dinner, he kept on looking at his phone and every now and then, he’ll receive a text or two. Not to be a busybody but I’m curious on who’s texting him and have the ability to make him smile like that.
“What do you wanna do after dinner?”
“Hmm, don’t know. Let’s digest our food first.”
“Great idea. Uhh hey, Jonghyun, I forgot to tell you but I met Taemin today” Taemin that name made Jonghyun’s head shot up.
“Really? What was he doing?”
“Shopping for banana milk”
“Banana milk?”
“Yeah”
“That kid loves banana milk”
“How’d you know?”
“Uhh, well I-”
“Tell me Jonghyun. What’s your relationship with him?”
“Key, let’s no-”
“No, I’m fine with it. Just tell me”
“We…”
“Go on”
“We were together last time”
“So he’s an ex?”
“Something like that.”
“Then you still have feelings for him?”
“No, I mean yes. I-I don’t know”
“Nah, it’s fine. I’m not bothered about it”
“You’re not?”
“Nope, we’re not an item yet aren’t we? You can be here having dinner with me but your mind’s someplace else”
“And you won’t even care”
“Yup” Actually, no, I’m pretty bothered by it. We may be an item but we’re still considered together right? I admit, I do have feelings for him but what about him? Am I just a normal friend to him? What am I to him? you better run run run run run run Jonghyun’s phone...
“Ah ,hello?”
“Ah HEY!” The serious face he had a moment ago was replaced with a huge smile.
“Where am I? Hmm, at a friend’s house”
“Oh yeah…he told me about that.”
“What now?”
“Uhh…”Once again, he looked at me with those unsure eyes. I guess it must be something important.
“What is it?”
“I have to go…something cropped up”
“Oh, okay. Go then”
“Okay…hey hello?”
“Yeah, I’m free now. Okay, we’ll meet up at the same place okay? Bye”
“Work?”
“Yeah, one of my friends needs help with his songwriting.”
“Ok, need me to send you off?”
“No, that’s fine… Sorry Key, I’ll make it up to you somehow…”
“You better…hurry go. Your friend’s waiting right?”
“Mm, bye”
“Bye…” Then he went. I was alone in the house now. I started clearing the plates up. He didn’t even finish his dinner, AH! His jacket! It must be cold outside. If I go now, I’ll be able to catch up to him right?
Jonghyun’s POV( okay people, everytime Taemin comes out, Jonghyun’s POV comes out too)
I felt bad for lying to Key. I wasn’t meeting a friend who needs help with songwriting. I’m meeting a friend who needs help with his boredom.
“TAE!”
“Ah, you’re here. That’s fast”
“Of course. I left right after Key gave me the green light”
“Key Key Key. Is he that important to you?”
“Taemin…”
“Fine… I won’t ask you that anymore. Anyway, how was the cream pasta?”
“How’d you know?”
“I told you that I met him at the supermarket”
“Oh yeah…”
“So how was it? Was his better or mine?” Taemin had a serious look on his face now. It was a difficult question but I know very well the answer to it.
“Of course it’s yours. I’ve been eating your cream pasta for 3 years now. (Taemin’s 17 and 3 years so he started dating Jonghyun at 14?! This doesn’t make any sense. HAHAHA!! )”
“HEHE…I’ll cook it for you again sometime.”
“I don’t see why not…”
The both of us were under the four season tree. The four season tree holds many great memories for me. Well firstly, Taemin and I met under this tree. It was an accident actually. Then from then on, this has always been our meeting place and where we’ll spent time for the rest of our days. And also, I had my very first date meeting with Key here.
“What are you thinking about?”
“Hmm? Nothing much. Just thinking about the amount of memories this four season tree holds for me.” Taemin came closer towards me and snuggled into my chest. (There’s a bench under the tree actually) His hair smells like strawberries and it shines in the moonlight.
“What kind of memories?”
“Memories of you and me”
“Really?”
“There’s nothing to lie about Tae.”
“HEHE. Just kidding. I need assurance you know. We just got back together after 2 months of separation”
“You can trust me”
“I will if you break of ties with Key”
“What why?”
“You can’t be two timing Jong”
“But Key and I aren’t together officially yet. We gave each other 3 months and after that we’ll decide.”
“3 months…You’ll say no right?” That question has never came to my mind before. 3 month’s a pretty long time. And the deadline’s still faraway so…
“Right?”
“Let’s not talk about this Taemin”
“But I-” I placed my fingers on to his lips to silent him up.
“Shh, let’s just enjoy the moonlight like how we used to do okay?” Instantly, Taemin stretch his head up, placing his lips onto my neck, sucking on it.
“Ow, Tae what are you doing?”
“Imgiebbfeff”
“Huh?” He released that small spot on my neck and looked at me
“You’re mine now. HEHE”
“Tae, I believe you have just gave me a hickey”
“Yeah I did”
“How am I going out tomorrow?”
“Don’t worry Jonghyun, just don’t wear something sleeveless and then everything will be fine”
“That’s not the problem”
“Then what is?”
“I’m going out with Key tomorrow. Key has a sharp eye he’ll definitely see it”
“Then let him…”
“Tae, don’t be stubborn. I told you after 3 months we’ll be together so just be patient”
“But it’s still so far away”
“Good things come to those who wait”
“Fine”
“Aigoo, so cute…”
“Bleh” Taemin leaned back down into my chest and snuggled tight with me. I feel sorry for Key really… I do have feelings for Key but Taemin? My feelings for Taemin are way stronger. What’d you expect? Taemin and I have been together for 3 years and Key? Barely even a month. Key always gave me a sense of security and I really like being around with him. But when Taemin left, I felt hurt, pain and sorrow. All the grief in the world came down upon me. That’s when I realised that Taemin was important to me. But now, really… After 3 months, I don’t think I’ll be able to make a choice.
Key’s POV ( YAY, KEY YOU’RE BACK! I MISSED YOU! I really do, after Kpop concert night; I’m having these SHINEE/SNSD withdrawal symptoms.)
Someone please tell me that my eyes are playing tricks on me. That couple there cuddling with each other isn’t Taemin and Jonghyun. Their conversation, I heard it all. After 3 months, he’s gonna dump me and go right back to Taemin right? What’s this feeling? My heart hurts and it aches really badly. It’s hard to breathe since I’m crying really hard. Why am I crying? I didn’t even cry when I failed my very first test in school. I heard it all. Dumping me after 3 months, giving Jonghyun a hickey and even the cream pasta. Why did I even bother cooking that? It just causes humiliation. I didn’t have the courage to stand there anymore. I couldn’t even walk up to him and say “Hey Jonghyun, oh hi Taemin, you’re here too. Jonghyun, you forgot your jacket. Okay, don’t have to thank me. Bye”
I took a last look at that loving couple and walked back home, crushed and heartbroken. I finally understand what does a broken heart mean.