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Taming An Angry Bird.
Title: Taming An Angry Bird.
Rating: PG-13
Pairing(s): Taoris, and side pairings floating about
Genre: Romance, Fluff, Humour
Chapters: 2/2
Summary: Tao is an aspiring chocolatier, who involuntarily, finds himself taming Wu Yi Fan - dubbed as the legendary blond dickhead, Kris.
Tao gritted his teeth in annoyance.
“‘…fix the light bulb.’” The younger imitated as he unscrewed the combusted light bulb from the ceiling in an irritated fashion. “Ass.”
Kris had already wandered off to his own room carrying the box of sampled chocolates (Bitch!) with him. Tao didn’t really have much to complain about, since he did take the chocolates home for Kris, and probably take his chances of escaping his all-mighty bitch wrath for the day. In which case, he did. He just didn’t expect to be fixing their dorm room’s light bulb whilst standing on a very small coffee table. Tao inwardly thanked Shissus for not making the table surface out of glass, but instead - a slick top of wood.
He didn’t know which one was worse out of the two, since both was fairly slippery terrains anyhow, and he certainly did not want to lose balance and collide with the floor for the second time again. Speaking of which, Tao thought, his brows furrowed in question. Was it necessary to pin me on the floor?
Yes, Tao. Yes it was.
Throwing the no longer useful bulb onto the couch, he reached for the new bulb he shoved between his knees.
“Kris-gege!” He called out from under his arm, glaring holes at the closed door of his roommate’s room. Come out, BITCH.
“Kris-gege!”
“What?” came Kris’ irritated voice. Tao refrained from jumping down the table and fly-kicking his roommate’s door down.
“Can you turn off the lights for me? So that I can change the bulbs safely.”
With an bothered and dramatic, muffled sigh emitting from the His Highness’ room, Kris’ door clicked open and Tao could faintly spot his blond hair hobbling throughout the darkness. He presumed the elder had already turned the lights off, therefore the Wushu master preceded unto changing the bulb efficiently.
As soon as he screwed the new bulb in, he was met with a heart-attack and a yelp at the abrupt ding of the lights blinding his eyes quickly, and he felt his frame wobble on the table.
Frickin’ bitch-face didn’t turn it off!
He caught a glimpse of the blond’s back facing him, not even sparing a glance at the wobbling panda and swung open the door.
“Gege? Where are you going?!”
“Aaaaishhh, would you stop screaming? I’m texting Mi-gege. The signal is crap in the dorms.”
With another one of those bitch-face stares, he turned all of his attention back to his cell phone screen as if it was the utmost priority he had to do right now. Tao struggled slightly, and he could use with some help.
“Ge, can’t you give me a hand for a second?”
Kris snorted, back still turned. The mere gesture translated to, “Hell no.” and if Tao didn’t know him any better, he’d have slammed the blond’s head through the wall with his Wushu powers.
Releasing a sulky breath as Tao pouted, he went on ahead to screw the new bulb in properly - forgetting the scorching heat of leaving it on for a while, he burnt his palm as he covered the bulb with a determined hand. He yelped in pain, drawing his arm back and shaking his hand in hopes of cooling it.
His shriek did not go unnoticed by Kris at all; the sound catching the blond roommate’s every attention.
“Watch it, you--!”
His deep voice came a tad bit late as Tao’s sharp eyes flickered to him briefly before closing his eyes at losing his utmost balance and he felt his body fall. It seemed like time had stopped ever so briefly for the younger, until air pounded down on him fast, and instead of feeling the hard, and tickling terrain of the dorm room carpet - he felt strong arms supporting him beneath.
Sparing to open one eye, he glanced at the doorway. The lack of blond presence on that very spot had Tao’s heart skipping a beat.
He wouldn’t…
…would he?
Slowly and nervously, hoping his inner thoughts are proven incorrect, he glanced to the side. A blue view of soft familiar fabric met his gaze, and confidently, he averted his eyes upwards to meet a certain blond’s piercing brown orbs staring back.
His angry bird brows were furrowed and slightly lifted in concern, his strangely, but pretty, lips parted slightly as if he had something to say but couldn’t whilst the rest of his face had distress written all over it. Tao couldn’t look away from him as much as he wants to, nor did his body move a single muscle. Here he was, in the arms of Wu Yi Fan, the college’s top-notch man-bitch, with the infamous blond supporting him from colliding with the floor.
What in the world happened, and why is he so worried about him?
“Are you okay?” Kris asked, breaking the awkward silence that seemed to hung between them quietly up till now.
Oh my god.
What have you done with that bitch-face Wu, and who the fuck are you?
“Ye-“
“Kris, you wanted to mee-Ah.”
The two roommates whipped their head towards the direction of the new voice, almost forgetting their very… compromising position.
“I’m obviously interrupting something important.” The amusement in his voice was not the least bit disregarded by the mighty bitch-face, and the said blond threw him a dirty look as he dropped Tao to the ground, the latter releasing a manly yelp.
“Next time, try not to leave your door open, yeah?” Zhou Mi chuckled, his large nose taunting in a strange way whilst he closed the door in the creepiest fashion Kris has ever seen.
Tao flushed stupidly at the comment, turning to rub his injured bossom, missing the way Kris’ cheeks briefly turned scarlet. An uncomfortable silence waved throughout the dorm room, and the taller roommate hooked a finger into his collar, adjusting it slightly. Suddenly, the temperature felt a little too warm for Kris.
Tao cleared his throat.
“You didn’t have to drop me so roughly…”
That one line of complaint was what it all takes for the blond to go back to his usual self. He scoffed coldly as he rolled his eyes at the disapproving look he received from the younger.
Bitch.
Wait.
That’s nothing new.
“Man up. It’s not like I dropped you on ground littered with pins.”
Could’ve fooled me.
Kris noticed how Tao stopped on his tracks, his frame froze slightly. The blond winced at the insulting reaction he received.
Was I always this… bad?
“You should go and see Zhou Mi-gege, before you forget… I’ll just order some pizza whilst you’re away.” Tao mumbled, and the tone of his voice was slightly saddening that it almost, almost wrenched the man-bitch’s heart.
The elder opened his mouth to attempt at apologising to his upset roommate, but the dark-haired boy had already wandered into his room, closing the door firmly. Kris sighed, slapping his hand on his face.
Well done, Yi Fan.
He slowly made his way to stand like an awkward turtle outside Tao’s door, a raised fist was ready to pound against the wooden barrier. However, he let his hand drop to back to his side, and released a frustrated growl as he decided to walk out of the dorm room with a dramatic slam. Hastily, he pulled his phone out of his back pocket, scrolling down to the pits of his contact list and stopping on the name of a certain individual he hoped he’d never call to hang out with.
Pressing the large, green dial phone, he shifted on his feet impatiently until a muffled hello rang from the other line.
“Kai. Meet me outside right now.”
-
Meanwhile, Tao lay on his stomach on his bed, twirling a pen on his hand whilst he gazed down at the notebook laid out before him. He was currently having a mental debate upon the contents of his scribbles, his glasses equipped as he concentrated hard.
TAMING AN ANGRY BIRD.
FOOD /
KICKED-PUPPY ACT /
AEGYO? o
BLACKMAIL o
-
“’Sup, my man!”
Kris cringed at his incoming friend, a wide grin stretched across his face. Someone’s happy.
“What took you so long?” Kris huffed, leaning against the concrete walls of their college, his arms folded across his chest with a scowl. If there was one thing Kris hated the most, it was being patient.
His friend, or shall we say; only college friend, Kai swaggered towards him in his designer clothes - he was wearing a Ralph Lauren shirt, and his legs were nicely fitted in a pair of Calvin Klein jeans, whilst his god-knows-European-brand footwear enveloped his feet comfortably. Kris felt a tad bit underdressed within his presence, and he tugged at his plain, Armani blazer (the only designer clothing he was wearing) closer around him. Kai pretended to not notice, and instead, subtly started to showcase his wonderful outfit much to the blond’s discomfort.
“I think I was wrong to call you. I should’ve gone along with Mi-gege instead.”
“Aigoo, Kris-hyung, don’t be like that!”
Kris did his trademark combo consisting of a scoff and folding his arms across his chest. Kai disliked it when the blond sulked in the most obnoxious way possible. The younger of the two scratched the back of his head, shuffling on his feet before looking at the clearly upset taller male.
“Hyung, why don’t I take you somewhere nice?”
The elder perked slightly, still equipping his bitch-face though; however he did make an attempt to change it by raising a curious eyebrow.
Somewhere nice?
Kris was in need of a breather, and maybe a different place instead of the usual bar. Though, he was still a bit wary of wherever this place Kai was going to take him - the last time they went to hang out together was in a strip club. Nevertheless, the younger’s offer this time seems promising, and the blond was undeniably curious and maybe a wee bit excited.
Biting the inside of his cheek in order to repress a smile creeping unto his face, Kris’ eyes flickered towards the younger, his brown orbs sparkling with excitement.
“It better not be expensive…”
Kai rolled his eyes like a buffalo.
“Kris, you have twice the money I have in my bank account in your wallet. Stop being such a cheapskate.”
Well excuuuuse me.
“Come on, hyung! We’re going to have some fun.”
The blond froze at the way Kai’s eyes shone. Kris was baffled at why he actually boarded into the younger’s Lamborghini and as to why he called the dancer from the first place.
-
We’ve received some last minute orders. Is it okay if you can come over to help for a little bit? I’m sorry about the late notice.
From: Uncle Huang
6:45PM
The dark-haired boy adjusted his glasses before fumbling over his phone, his thumbs rapidly pressing on his key pad.
Oh no, it’s fine. I don’t have much to do, so I’ll be there right away!
From: Zitao
6:46PM
-
“What is this?”
Kris questioned in disbelief, staring at the small shop in front of him incredulously. By somewhere nice, he’d expect some grand restaurant or a luxurious shopping centre in accordance to Kai. But he was clearly proven wrong. Not that he was going to complain - the place, Buffalo, seemed to be a rather cheap restaurant. Now, Kris preferred to spend as minimum as he possibly can when it comes to food on the other hand, for clothes - it’s another matter.
“It’s a restaurant. Or, err… food shop. They make great steamed buns here.” Kris noticed how excited his friend spoke, and he knew it wasn’t the food he was excited about, rather the place entirely. There must be something that caught Kai’s interest in there and the blond was eager to find out.
As soon as they entered, they were warmly greeted with the delicious smell of freshly made steam buns, and a shorter male with a slightly chubby face and a cute grin welcomed them from behind the counter.
“Welcome to Buffalo-Jong In!” The chubby-face’s grin widened at Kai’s presence. Kris was slightly surprised and intrigued at the short reunion that took place between the two, before his perverted friend pulled away and introduced him to the shorter man. Clearly, they were very familiar with each other, hence addressing the other by their first names. Kris wondered how Kai actually managed to gain a decent friend for once.
“Kris, this is Xiumin. He’s been my childhood friend since I was a tod. Xiumin, this is Kris.” Kai waved to and fro the newly-acquainted duo, though the blond hid his disappointment for not getting much of an introduction by smiling politely. His designer friend’s gagging gestures at the sight of it did not go unnoticed, and the blond purposely dug an elbow into his stomach.
After their brief meeting, Xiumin had offered them large steam buns free with drinks. The boy was kind enough to let them know it was on the house, and his way for treating his new friend, Kris. The blond, used to being shunned by most of the college campus whilst the other half fangirl’d/boy’d over him, was awed at the genuine kindness he was being treated to, and unable to hold down his smile any longer, the beam that stretched on his face lit up his features splendidly. Kai stared a little longer than necessary, and he wondered if this was really Kris before him.
“Say, Xiumin, where’s Kyungsoo?” The dancer questioned, a slight flush travelled to his cheeks as he inquired the name, clearing his throat awkwardly. Kris frowned, thinking if Kai was feeling sick but Xiumin knew better and smiled sweetly at him.
“He’s in the kitchen. Do you want me to call him over?”
Before the younger could say anything, Xiumin was already calling for that person, and paced towards the kitchen. Kris raised a curious eyebrow and directed his entire attention towards his friend.
“What?” Kai snapped, fidgeting on spot. Kris arched his eyebrow even higher.
Well, this is interesting.
“Nothing~” Kris crooned, taking a large bite from his 6th steamed bun (stolen from Kai’s plate), and ignoring the hard glare the younger male sent him.
The blond found it entirely amusing to see this new side of Kai; he was flushing and fidgeting nervously. It was different from the usual charismatic, sexually-deprived animal he’s grown accustomed to.
Eventually, after five minutes of teasing his younger friend and the latter snapping back at him like an enraged dinosaur, Xiumin made a grand comeback, thrusting the curtains of the kitchen back and came out with a handsome (also short) male trailing behind, a pretty smile gracing his face.
Kris felt Kai stiffen next to him, his lips slightly parted from inhaling too much air at the instant the newcomer stepped in. The younger, absolutely captivated by the mesmerising beam Kyungsoo was sporting, unconsciously reached down under the table till his hand stopped at his own crotch. The blond scrunched his nose in disgust, shifting up his seat from the dancer.
“Ew.”
“Huh?”
“Have some public decency.”
Kai looked down. He immediately withdrew his hand from his heated groin.
“Sorry.”
“Save it for the shower.”
“. . .”
Kai punched him hard on the shoulder. The bitch-face did what any bitch would do, which is whine in reply. Kyungsoo chuckled at their animated interaction, and Kai immediately turned into a puddle of love-sick, stuttering goo.
“Jong In-sshi, it’s nice to see you again! How are you?”
What followed was incoherent babbling that Kris facepalmed at. Kai was making an absolute fool of himself before his object of affection, causing the blond to stand up and excuse himself to go outside, away from his embarrassment of a friend.
Honestly, you’d think that guy would have the balls of steel.
Sitting outside the front of the shop, he looked around the street-lit avenue, the road reflecting the orange lights of the street lamps, and the passing cars left a trail of beautiful red on their tracks. The night was strangely sublime, the sky littered with stars more than the blond could possibly count, and the gentle yet cool breeze that tickled him frame was relaxing. He was about to go back in after a few minutes of comfortable silence, until his eyes fell to a familiar confectionary shop from the other side of the road. It glowed prettily, its decorations presented its products, mostly chocolate as Kris had pointed out, well and the sign was awfully conventional. He swore he’s seen it before elsewhere, but he couldn’t quite place as to where or when.
And then, as if by strange coincidence, a certain dark-haired male, he knew all too well, dressed in a cosy trench coat waltz into the confectionary store casually - in a fashion that almost indicated he owned the place. Kris’ eyes widened knowingly, and then furrowed his angry bird brows just as quickly, narrowing his scrutinising gaze at the shop opposite.
Getting up from his perched spot, not even sparing a glance back at the steam-bun restaurant, he bolted across the road before a passing car could hit him, and entered the confectionary store. The entrance bell rang, and to his expectations, the dark-haired male who had entered earlier came rushing to the counter immediately, an adoring grin on his face until his eyes met the blond. The beam immediately fell from his face, and Kris sulked inwardly, before he spoke in that clear, deep voice.
“Tao?”
-
“Ge, what are you doing here?”
Somehow, his bitch-ass roommate had managed bump into him in his workplace (?), whilst being completely obvious that it was not a coincidence he was here.
Kris faltered slightly, but regained his confidence back immediately. His bitch-face was back, with an extra deep angry birds frown. Crossing his arms, he cocked his head to the side in an almost taunting manner.
“I should be asking questions. Why didn’t you tell me you work here?” The blond asked sharply, briefly gesturing to the uniform Tao was in, before placing his hand back under his armpit. He tried his best to look intimidating and stern, but the younger male merely blinked back cutely, and the small gesture had Kris’ knees wobbling like jelly.
DAMN IT.
“This is my uncle’s shop, and I help around from time to time…” The Wushu master answered clearly. “I actually have an apprenticeship with the chocolatier here.” The smile he sent his roommate just then was heart-wrenchingly adorable, and Kris could probably see rainbows and unicorns emitting from it. The blond cleared his throat like a boss before stuffing his hands into his pockets and eyed the panda boy.
“Is this why you’re always late back?”
The way Tao scratched his nape awkwardly was cute. Kris was completely defeated by the Aegyo overload he was displaying.
“Mmhmm.” Tao nodded quickly, looking up to meet the blond’s eyes. “The curfew’s kinda pointless.” He chuckled as Kris’ frown deepened. “I can always make it up to you by bringing home chocolates.”
The blond perked up at the mention of the cocoa delights that everyone loves, and it was his mistake to look up in time to see Tao’s beaming face at him.
This boy.
Has Aegyo the size of China within him.
Kris averted his eyes away, and much to his luck, Tao fell into his line of vision again as he made his way round the desk and towards him. It didn’t help much either when his roommate grabbed his wrist firmly.
“Kris-gege, want me to show you around the shop?” The round eyes sparkling like gems were almost irresistible, and Kris found himself mutely nodding, staring a little too long than intended.
Tao had showed him around the entire confectionary, pointing excitedly at the chocolate sculpture pieces in the glass display boxes, some were remarkably made by himself, and he showed even more of his works as well as explaining the box of sampled chocolates from earlier today was actually created by him too. Kris didn’t know how to respond to that, but he felt butterflies in his stomach whenever the younger got too close, gripped his arm, or even remembered spontaneously at how he thoroughly enjoyed eating the hand-made chocolates created by Tao.
As much as he wanted to deny it, he was starting to like his tedious, Wushu master of a roommate. He groaned inwardly at his own pathetic-ness - if he wanted to sweep Tao off of his feet, he’d obviously have to fix his cold, man-bitch attitude.
. . . .
Like that’s going to happen, ha.
Instead, he stuck with secretly enjoying the quality company of his young roommate, paying attention only when he called out to him whilst focusing on the shorter male’s everything.
After long minutes that felt like hours, Kris decided to do something else instead of watching Tao like a pedo-bear. Tao didn’t seem to notice him wander off, and the latter eyed the various chocolates lined against the wall, a callouse hand gently hovering through the many variety of cocoa products on display.
“This is dark chocolate. It’s a tad bit bitter, but I think it suits you very well-“ Tao’s words were drowned when the taller male’s milky hand brushed against his. The touch was light and gentle, but it was enough to have that similar electric current course through his body. He felt all the heat in his body travel to his face, and he cursed inwardly at how brightly he flushed.
“I’m sorry.”
Kris cleared his throat.
“Don’t be.”
Tao looked up at him with those adorably large eyes Kris grudgingly loves, searching the contours of his face for further explanation. Kris parted his lips slightly to say something, but was interrupted abruptly by the unwanted presence of another.
“Tao! I need he-oh.”
Tao noticed they were awfully interrupted at the most inconvenient times today, and he started to ponder whether everyone was doing it in purpose.
The beautiful woman smirked, one hand placed on her hips whilst her other arm was propped on top of the counter. It looked like she was modelling for some fashion magazine aimed at female chefs.
“Am I interrupting something~?”
Kris scoffed, meters away from the young chocolatier with his arms folded. Since when did he get that far? Tao asked more so to himself than anyone else.
Of course not.” Came the blond’s sharp retort. The woman, Victoria, as her name tag displayed, disregarded his sharp tone with a smile, before averting her attention towards Tao, much to the blond’s dismay.
“Zitao, what d’ya think of my new haircut?” Victoria gestured towards her long, blonde hair styled nicely straight, and her bangs framed her petite face in a stylish fashion. It looked great, Tao wanted to say, but Kris beat him to it.
“The colour compliments your skin well, but the hairstyle - I personally think it makes your nose bigger.” The blond voiced out bluntly, and Tao stared in awe like he just witnessed a flying Gucci bag, whilst Victoria let out an offended gasp. No words were spoken, but a killing aura emitted from the elder woman, her glaring eyes looked as if they’d have lasers coming out of them before she stomped into the kitchen with a whip of blonde waves. Kris watched her go, completely stunned, whilst Tao averted his gape towards the taller male.
"Am I that bad?"
Tao sent him a very pointed look.
"Judging by her reaction, yes - yes you are."
-
It’s been a month now, and Tao’s ‘Taming An Angry Bird’ Project was undergoing a smooth process. Kris was still his Highness Blond Bitch, though he managed to help his obnoxious roommate gain new friends by introducing him to his own friends in college. Chanyeol and Baekhyun gave warm but unconcealed surprised reactions, whilst Sehun and Luhan acted like a mother and father meeting their child’s boyfriend. It didn’t get noticed by Tao, so the Wushu master presumed it was just them being their usual strange selves.
They’ve also managed to hang out with Zhou Mi more, despite the elder man inconveniently turning up to their dorm room in the most badly-timed moments, and even introduced him with Kris’ newly acquainted friends. The big-nosed Chinese sobbed a little at this, giving the blond an embarrassing hug in the middle of the canteen whilst shouting, ‘I’M PROUD YOU MADE NEW FRIENDSSS!!!’
Rather than proud, it seemed like he regained freedom, and started to show up less of the time.
As for Kris’ friend, Kai; the walking designer brand male spent most of his afternoons down at the Buffalo, marvelling at Kyungsoo’s ass whenever the opportunity came round, and Tao went with Kris at one point (who convinced him it was funny to watch with his trademark bitch-face) both amused also surprised at how the collected Kim Jong In turned into an indecent love-struck fool.
“It’s funny, right?” Kris sneered, whispering as he leaned over the dark-haired male next to him.
Tao faked a loud laugh, earning a smack on the shoulder from the blond.
Despite their constant ridiculing of their friends and each other now and then, also at such a time Tao shouting at the college rooftop ‘FINALLY!’ to commemorate his 4 relationship-sucky friends at finally getting together, the Wushu kung fu panda man noticed something was a little off with his dorm. It’s not the room or anything, rather - the communication between him and his roommate. It’s died down recently, not that Tao had minded, but Kris was becoming more creepily… nicer, and less of a high-horsed bitch. Though, he still had the Eiffel Tower up his ass, much to the dark-haired male’s displeasure. Sometimes, the blond would leave as soon as he saw Tao’s presence, or would lock himself in his own room.
There was also a time he stumbled over his words and unable to greet him properly, the younger of the two almost presumed he was having a seizure but clearly not when the Canadian-Chinese decided to stomp out of their apartment with a frustrated huff.
What is wrong with him?
Tao decided he’d come back early today and wait for his roommate to arrive. He just about had enough of this native play, and before he could feel any more restless thoughts clawing at his head, he’d decide to confront Kris of his abnormal behaviour.
Did his attempts in taming an angry bird failed?
TAMING AN ANGRY BIRD.
FOOD /
KICKED-PUPPY ACT /
AEGYO? /
BLACKMAIL o
Tao stared holes into the crumpled paper he ripped out of his notepad long ago. Did he really have to resort to the last option on the list? Surely not, right? He wouldn’t have the heart to blackmail Kris.
And it’s not like he knew anything valuable enough to bribe him with.
Yet.
The long-awaited click of the dorm room’s door clicking open had the younger male standing up immediately from his seat on the couch, thrusting the crumpled paper into his pocket not-so-subtly.
“Hi.” Tao greeted lamely, a forced smile on his face. Kris averted his gaze (again) and cleared his throat, offering a small wave as he shut the door close gently behind him.The blond paced towards his room, but Tao wasn’t going to let him get away - so advancing at ninja speed, thanks to his Wushu training, he halted Kris on his tracks, giving his captive wrist a light squeeze.
“Let’s go for a walk.”
-
With much difficulty and bribing with chocolates, Tao managed to lure the elder out with him. He started off slowly, telling him about how he came to Korea to as an aspiring chocolatier in training and how grateful he was he’d been assigned a room with a fellow China man, since his Korean still had a long way to go. The way his eyes gleamed didn’t go unnoticed by Kris, a pink sheet tainting his pale cheeks at the sight of it.
The Wushu expert noticed this and he frowned, placing a warm hand on the blond’s forehead. Kris froze in shock.
“Ge-ge? Are you alright? You’re not down with a cold are you?” Tao continued to fuss over him, and it didn’t help the taller man’s situation at all. He slapped away his exploring hands a little too harshly expressed and dramatic, but that was even better; he’d rather distance himself from this adorable bundle of panda-ness than developing these lingering feelings for him into something more. Besides, Tao deserves a better person… a small voice at the back of Kris’ head mumbled miserably. The look the younger had sent him then was heart-breaking and Kris almost regretted approaching him with coldness.
“I’m… fine.” The blond made a turn to leave the park they’re currently in, but was abruptly stopped by a vice-like grip on his arm. Kris mustered the best bitch-face he could ever express and twirled around with practiced irritation. Tao remained unfazed, but the look on his face was incredibly threatening.
“Kris-gege.” You’re not going anywhere.
“What’s wrong?” Explain why you’ve been a level 2 dick to me these past few days.
“Tell me.” Am I bothersome? Do I annoy you?
“I’m your roommate. I’m concerned, and I have the right to now.” Speak to me.
The blond didn’t reply, but shook his head slowly instead. He can’t hold out anymore, and he was sure he’s already fallen for this person. However, it’s not like he’ll be able to return his feelings, right? Tao was obviously straight. And that girl, Victoria, from the confectionary shop was probably his girlfriend - what use is there to continue liking someone who’s taken?
“Ge? Look at me.”
Kris froze. Where were his bitch powers when he needed it most? Mustering the little courage he had left, he decided to let it out eventually, and he mentally prepared for whatever response he’ll receive. He already knew the answer anyway - might as well get it off of his chest. Kris turned, facing the younger properly with his piercing gaze.
“I like you.”
Tao blinked slowly. His airways were temporarily blocked by the sudden… confession?
“W-What?” He spluttered.
Kris rolled his eyes, and hence bitch-face was back.
“Are you deaf?”
“Hey! I just-did I mishear you say that you like me?”
A short pause.
“No. No, you didn’t.”
Tao gaped, dumbstruck and completely awed.
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT.
“D-Does that mean… you like me?”
Bitch-face smirked slightly, a ridiculing glint flashing in his eyes.
“No shit, Sherlock.”
“H-Hah..?” Tao replied cutely, a noticeable colour flushing on his cheeks. The reaction was of the complete opposite Kris was expecting; various scenarios played in his head of the possible reactions he’d get - a specific one consisted of getting his ass whooped by a well-delivered fly kick from the younger. But this; Tao flushing tomato red and getting adorably flustered was beyond Kris’ expectations.
The blond found himself stupidly smiling smugly, and before he could stop himself, his strong arms were already placed nicely around the slim curves of the younger male’s waist, and drawing him nearer. Tao whipped his head up, looking at the elder with glazed eyes.
“Ge-ge..?”
Any further questions were silenced and cut off as the blond leaned towards him, pressing their bodies together and closing the remaining distance between them.
Before Tao could scream Abracadabra or Lachata, soft plump lips were pressed against his own. The sensation of the gentle touch had Tao erupting inwardly; his inner ninja was bouncing around crazily, whilst the other half turned into a puddle of lovesick goo like Kai. To think this beautiful man he’d been checking out ever since the first day he got here would hold mutual feelings to him had the younger floating in mid-air.
Their mouths melding into one as if their lips were made for each other, and slowly started to brush and move against the other’s mouth in a sweet and loving pace. Kris had poured all of his affections into the kiss, savouring every moment of it and the need to express how his feelings developed into something deeper, he spoke with actions and deepened their shared moment.
So here they stood, in the middle of a public park with the sun bouncing elegant rays on their joint figures, the couple too indulged in their sweet activity to take notice of the stares they were receiving from passer-by’s. Time had stopped still for the both of them, and what only mattered was the other’s presence within his arms, and his lips.
Tao felt like he had stepped into a whole new world, the feeling felt so good and his heart was soaring, thumping into irregular large beats against his chest that he was sure Kris could feel it against him - though, air had pulled the two of them to part, harshly yanking the both of them to reality.
He peeked up at the taller blond through his lashes, still a little bashful to properly look at him face to face, but the clear reddened cheeks, which Tao was probably mirroring perfectly, was more than enough of a confidence boost to have the younger grinning as he met Kris’ brown perceiving orbs.
“Is this why you’ve been avoiding me?”
Kris cleared his throat, glancing to the side awkwardly.
Cute.
“I… I didn’t think. I just-it happened, okay? I don’t know, but it just did!”
Seeing Kris all hot and bothered just added plus points to Tao’s contentment.
“So… why do you like me, ge?”
Kris’ bitch-face was back on place, and Tao immediately regretted as to ever asking.
Oh god.
“I can’t explain in words as to… Why I like you.”
The dark-haired male was surprised at the response; he’d expect some sort of smart-ass comment whenever the bitch-face would surface the blond’s features, though the statement was quite romantic. Tao smiled happily, satisfied with such an answer for now, and grasped Kris’ hand in his.
The elder obviously took in their surroundings, and the uncomfortable looks and curious stares they had attracted was highly unwanted. Well, he did start eating Tao’s face off in public (thank you, hormones) so it’s not like he can blame their onlookers - they’ve been the ones to draw their attention after all.
“Let’s go back.”
“Wha’?”
Kris tugged at his object of affection’s hand, hurriedly directing them out of the park in a hurried and heated pace.
“Kris.”
“Hm?”
“I love you.”
The blond didn’t need to turn around for Tao to see the smile on his face.
“I know.”
Tao shook his head at his own stupidity; he didn’t need to tame an angry bird, when he’s already been there from the start.
Rating: PG-13
Pairing(s): Taoris, and side pairings floating about
Genre: Romance, Fluff, Humour
Chapters: 2/2
Summary: Tao is an aspiring chocolatier, who involuntarily, finds himself taming Wu Yi Fan - dubbed as the legendary blond dickhead, Kris.
Tao gritted his teeth in annoyance.
“‘…fix the light bulb.’” The younger imitated as he unscrewed the combusted light bulb from the ceiling in an irritated fashion. “Ass.”
Kris had already wandered off to his own room carrying the box of sampled chocolates (Bitch!) with him. Tao didn’t really have much to complain about, since he did take the chocolates home for Kris, and probably take his chances of escaping his all-mighty bitch wrath for the day. In which case, he did. He just didn’t expect to be fixing their dorm room’s light bulb whilst standing on a very small coffee table. Tao inwardly thanked Shissus for not making the table surface out of glass, but instead - a slick top of wood.
He didn’t know which one was worse out of the two, since both was fairly slippery terrains anyhow, and he certainly did not want to lose balance and collide with the floor for the second time again. Speaking of which, Tao thought, his brows furrowed in question. Was it necessary to pin me on the floor?
Yes, Tao. Yes it was.
Throwing the no longer useful bulb onto the couch, he reached for the new bulb he shoved between his knees.
“Kris-gege!” He called out from under his arm, glaring holes at the closed door of his roommate’s room. Come out, BITCH.
“Kris-gege!”
“What?” came Kris’ irritated voice. Tao refrained from jumping down the table and fly-kicking his roommate’s door down.
“Can you turn off the lights for me? So that I can change the bulbs safely.”
With an bothered and dramatic, muffled sigh emitting from the His Highness’ room, Kris’ door clicked open and Tao could faintly spot his blond hair hobbling throughout the darkness. He presumed the elder had already turned the lights off, therefore the Wushu master preceded unto changing the bulb efficiently.
As soon as he screwed the new bulb in, he was met with a heart-attack and a yelp at the abrupt ding of the lights blinding his eyes quickly, and he felt his frame wobble on the table.
Frickin’ bitch-face didn’t turn it off!
He caught a glimpse of the blond’s back facing him, not even sparing a glance at the wobbling panda and swung open the door.
“Gege? Where are you going?!”
“Aaaaishhh, would you stop screaming? I’m texting Mi-gege. The signal is crap in the dorms.”
With another one of those bitch-face stares, he turned all of his attention back to his cell phone screen as if it was the utmost priority he had to do right now. Tao struggled slightly, and he could use with some help.
“Ge, can’t you give me a hand for a second?”
Kris snorted, back still turned. The mere gesture translated to, “Hell no.” and if Tao didn’t know him any better, he’d have slammed the blond’s head through the wall with his Wushu powers.
Releasing a sulky breath as Tao pouted, he went on ahead to screw the new bulb in properly - forgetting the scorching heat of leaving it on for a while, he burnt his palm as he covered the bulb with a determined hand. He yelped in pain, drawing his arm back and shaking his hand in hopes of cooling it.
His shriek did not go unnoticed by Kris at all; the sound catching the blond roommate’s every attention.
“Watch it, you--!”
His deep voice came a tad bit late as Tao’s sharp eyes flickered to him briefly before closing his eyes at losing his utmost balance and he felt his body fall. It seemed like time had stopped ever so briefly for the younger, until air pounded down on him fast, and instead of feeling the hard, and tickling terrain of the dorm room carpet - he felt strong arms supporting him beneath.
Sparing to open one eye, he glanced at the doorway. The lack of blond presence on that very spot had Tao’s heart skipping a beat.
He wouldn’t…
…would he?
Slowly and nervously, hoping his inner thoughts are proven incorrect, he glanced to the side. A blue view of soft familiar fabric met his gaze, and confidently, he averted his eyes upwards to meet a certain blond’s piercing brown orbs staring back.
His angry bird brows were furrowed and slightly lifted in concern, his strangely, but pretty, lips parted slightly as if he had something to say but couldn’t whilst the rest of his face had distress written all over it. Tao couldn’t look away from him as much as he wants to, nor did his body move a single muscle. Here he was, in the arms of Wu Yi Fan, the college’s top-notch man-bitch, with the infamous blond supporting him from colliding with the floor.
What in the world happened, and why is he so worried about him?
“Are you okay?” Kris asked, breaking the awkward silence that seemed to hung between them quietly up till now.
Oh my god.
What have you done with that bitch-face Wu, and who the fuck are you?
“Ye-“
“Kris, you wanted to mee-Ah.”
The two roommates whipped their head towards the direction of the new voice, almost forgetting their very… compromising position.
“I’m obviously interrupting something important.” The amusement in his voice was not the least bit disregarded by the mighty bitch-face, and the said blond threw him a dirty look as he dropped Tao to the ground, the latter releasing a manly yelp.
“Next time, try not to leave your door open, yeah?” Zhou Mi chuckled, his large nose taunting in a strange way whilst he closed the door in the creepiest fashion Kris has ever seen.
Tao flushed stupidly at the comment, turning to rub his injured bossom, missing the way Kris’ cheeks briefly turned scarlet. An uncomfortable silence waved throughout the dorm room, and the taller roommate hooked a finger into his collar, adjusting it slightly. Suddenly, the temperature felt a little too warm for Kris.
Tao cleared his throat.
“You didn’t have to drop me so roughly…”
That one line of complaint was what it all takes for the blond to go back to his usual self. He scoffed coldly as he rolled his eyes at the disapproving look he received from the younger.
Bitch.
Wait.
That’s nothing new.
“Man up. It’s not like I dropped you on ground littered with pins.”
Could’ve fooled me.
Kris noticed how Tao stopped on his tracks, his frame froze slightly. The blond winced at the insulting reaction he received.
Was I always this… bad?
“You should go and see Zhou Mi-gege, before you forget… I’ll just order some pizza whilst you’re away.” Tao mumbled, and the tone of his voice was slightly saddening that it almost, almost wrenched the man-bitch’s heart.
The elder opened his mouth to attempt at apologising to his upset roommate, but the dark-haired boy had already wandered into his room, closing the door firmly. Kris sighed, slapping his hand on his face.
Well done, Yi Fan.
He slowly made his way to stand like an awkward turtle outside Tao’s door, a raised fist was ready to pound against the wooden barrier. However, he let his hand drop to back to his side, and released a frustrated growl as he decided to walk out of the dorm room with a dramatic slam. Hastily, he pulled his phone out of his back pocket, scrolling down to the pits of his contact list and stopping on the name of a certain individual he hoped he’d never call to hang out with.
Pressing the large, green dial phone, he shifted on his feet impatiently until a muffled hello rang from the other line.
“Kai. Meet me outside right now.”
-
Meanwhile, Tao lay on his stomach on his bed, twirling a pen on his hand whilst he gazed down at the notebook laid out before him. He was currently having a mental debate upon the contents of his scribbles, his glasses equipped as he concentrated hard.
TAMING AN ANGRY BIRD.
FOOD /
KICKED-PUPPY ACT /
AEGYO? o
BLACKMAIL o
-
“’Sup, my man!”
Kris cringed at his incoming friend, a wide grin stretched across his face. Someone’s happy.
“What took you so long?” Kris huffed, leaning against the concrete walls of their college, his arms folded across his chest with a scowl. If there was one thing Kris hated the most, it was being patient.
His friend, or shall we say; only college friend, Kai swaggered towards him in his designer clothes - he was wearing a Ralph Lauren shirt, and his legs were nicely fitted in a pair of Calvin Klein jeans, whilst his god-knows-European-brand footwear enveloped his feet comfortably. Kris felt a tad bit underdressed within his presence, and he tugged at his plain, Armani blazer (the only designer clothing he was wearing) closer around him. Kai pretended to not notice, and instead, subtly started to showcase his wonderful outfit much to the blond’s discomfort.
“I think I was wrong to call you. I should’ve gone along with Mi-gege instead.”
“Aigoo, Kris-hyung, don’t be like that!”
Kris did his trademark combo consisting of a scoff and folding his arms across his chest. Kai disliked it when the blond sulked in the most obnoxious way possible. The younger of the two scratched the back of his head, shuffling on his feet before looking at the clearly upset taller male.
“Hyung, why don’t I take you somewhere nice?”
The elder perked slightly, still equipping his bitch-face though; however he did make an attempt to change it by raising a curious eyebrow.
Somewhere nice?
Kris was in need of a breather, and maybe a different place instead of the usual bar. Though, he was still a bit wary of wherever this place Kai was going to take him - the last time they went to hang out together was in a strip club. Nevertheless, the younger’s offer this time seems promising, and the blond was undeniably curious and maybe a wee bit excited.
Biting the inside of his cheek in order to repress a smile creeping unto his face, Kris’ eyes flickered towards the younger, his brown orbs sparkling with excitement.
“It better not be expensive…”
Kai rolled his eyes like a buffalo.
“Kris, you have twice the money I have in my bank account in your wallet. Stop being such a cheapskate.”
Well excuuuuse me.
“Come on, hyung! We’re going to have some fun.”
The blond froze at the way Kai’s eyes shone. Kris was baffled at why he actually boarded into the younger’s Lamborghini and as to why he called the dancer from the first place.
-
We’ve received some last minute orders. Is it okay if you can come over to help for a little bit? I’m sorry about the late notice.
From: Uncle Huang
6:45PM
The dark-haired boy adjusted his glasses before fumbling over his phone, his thumbs rapidly pressing on his key pad.
Oh no, it’s fine. I don’t have much to do, so I’ll be there right away!
From: Zitao
6:46PM
-
“What is this?”
Kris questioned in disbelief, staring at the small shop in front of him incredulously. By somewhere nice, he’d expect some grand restaurant or a luxurious shopping centre in accordance to Kai. But he was clearly proven wrong. Not that he was going to complain - the place, Buffalo, seemed to be a rather cheap restaurant. Now, Kris preferred to spend as minimum as he possibly can when it comes to food on the other hand, for clothes - it’s another matter.
“It’s a restaurant. Or, err… food shop. They make great steamed buns here.” Kris noticed how excited his friend spoke, and he knew it wasn’t the food he was excited about, rather the place entirely. There must be something that caught Kai’s interest in there and the blond was eager to find out.
As soon as they entered, they were warmly greeted with the delicious smell of freshly made steam buns, and a shorter male with a slightly chubby face and a cute grin welcomed them from behind the counter.
“Welcome to Buffalo-Jong In!” The chubby-face’s grin widened at Kai’s presence. Kris was slightly surprised and intrigued at the short reunion that took place between the two, before his perverted friend pulled away and introduced him to the shorter man. Clearly, they were very familiar with each other, hence addressing the other by their first names. Kris wondered how Kai actually managed to gain a decent friend for once.
“Kris, this is Xiumin. He’s been my childhood friend since I was a tod. Xiumin, this is Kris.” Kai waved to and fro the newly-acquainted duo, though the blond hid his disappointment for not getting much of an introduction by smiling politely. His designer friend’s gagging gestures at the sight of it did not go unnoticed, and the blond purposely dug an elbow into his stomach.
After their brief meeting, Xiumin had offered them large steam buns free with drinks. The boy was kind enough to let them know it was on the house, and his way for treating his new friend, Kris. The blond, used to being shunned by most of the college campus whilst the other half fangirl’d/boy’d over him, was awed at the genuine kindness he was being treated to, and unable to hold down his smile any longer, the beam that stretched on his face lit up his features splendidly. Kai stared a little longer than necessary, and he wondered if this was really Kris before him.
“Say, Xiumin, where’s Kyungsoo?” The dancer questioned, a slight flush travelled to his cheeks as he inquired the name, clearing his throat awkwardly. Kris frowned, thinking if Kai was feeling sick but Xiumin knew better and smiled sweetly at him.
“He’s in the kitchen. Do you want me to call him over?”
Before the younger could say anything, Xiumin was already calling for that person, and paced towards the kitchen. Kris raised a curious eyebrow and directed his entire attention towards his friend.
“What?” Kai snapped, fidgeting on spot. Kris arched his eyebrow even higher.
Well, this is interesting.
“Nothing~” Kris crooned, taking a large bite from his 6th steamed bun (stolen from Kai’s plate), and ignoring the hard glare the younger male sent him.
The blond found it entirely amusing to see this new side of Kai; he was flushing and fidgeting nervously. It was different from the usual charismatic, sexually-deprived animal he’s grown accustomed to.
Eventually, after five minutes of teasing his younger friend and the latter snapping back at him like an enraged dinosaur, Xiumin made a grand comeback, thrusting the curtains of the kitchen back and came out with a handsome (also short) male trailing behind, a pretty smile gracing his face.
Kris felt Kai stiffen next to him, his lips slightly parted from inhaling too much air at the instant the newcomer stepped in. The younger, absolutely captivated by the mesmerising beam Kyungsoo was sporting, unconsciously reached down under the table till his hand stopped at his own crotch. The blond scrunched his nose in disgust, shifting up his seat from the dancer.
“Ew.”
“Huh?”
“Have some public decency.”
Kai looked down. He immediately withdrew his hand from his heated groin.
“Sorry.”
“Save it for the shower.”
“. . .”
Kai punched him hard on the shoulder. The bitch-face did what any bitch would do, which is whine in reply. Kyungsoo chuckled at their animated interaction, and Kai immediately turned into a puddle of love-sick, stuttering goo.
“Jong In-sshi, it’s nice to see you again! How are you?”
What followed was incoherent babbling that Kris facepalmed at. Kai was making an absolute fool of himself before his object of affection, causing the blond to stand up and excuse himself to go outside, away from his embarrassment of a friend.
Honestly, you’d think that guy would have the balls of steel.
Sitting outside the front of the shop, he looked around the street-lit avenue, the road reflecting the orange lights of the street lamps, and the passing cars left a trail of beautiful red on their tracks. The night was strangely sublime, the sky littered with stars more than the blond could possibly count, and the gentle yet cool breeze that tickled him frame was relaxing. He was about to go back in after a few minutes of comfortable silence, until his eyes fell to a familiar confectionary shop from the other side of the road. It glowed prettily, its decorations presented its products, mostly chocolate as Kris had pointed out, well and the sign was awfully conventional. He swore he’s seen it before elsewhere, but he couldn’t quite place as to where or when.
And then, as if by strange coincidence, a certain dark-haired male, he knew all too well, dressed in a cosy trench coat waltz into the confectionary store casually - in a fashion that almost indicated he owned the place. Kris’ eyes widened knowingly, and then furrowed his angry bird brows just as quickly, narrowing his scrutinising gaze at the shop opposite.
Getting up from his perched spot, not even sparing a glance back at the steam-bun restaurant, he bolted across the road before a passing car could hit him, and entered the confectionary store. The entrance bell rang, and to his expectations, the dark-haired male who had entered earlier came rushing to the counter immediately, an adoring grin on his face until his eyes met the blond. The beam immediately fell from his face, and Kris sulked inwardly, before he spoke in that clear, deep voice.
“Tao?”
-
“Ge, what are you doing here?”
Somehow, his bitch-ass roommate had managed bump into him in his workplace (?), whilst being completely obvious that it was not a coincidence he was here.
Kris faltered slightly, but regained his confidence back immediately. His bitch-face was back, with an extra deep angry birds frown. Crossing his arms, he cocked his head to the side in an almost taunting manner.
“I should be asking questions. Why didn’t you tell me you work here?” The blond asked sharply, briefly gesturing to the uniform Tao was in, before placing his hand back under his armpit. He tried his best to look intimidating and stern, but the younger male merely blinked back cutely, and the small gesture had Kris’ knees wobbling like jelly.
DAMN IT.
“This is my uncle’s shop, and I help around from time to time…” The Wushu master answered clearly. “I actually have an apprenticeship with the chocolatier here.” The smile he sent his roommate just then was heart-wrenchingly adorable, and Kris could probably see rainbows and unicorns emitting from it. The blond cleared his throat like a boss before stuffing his hands into his pockets and eyed the panda boy.
“Is this why you’re always late back?”
The way Tao scratched his nape awkwardly was cute. Kris was completely defeated by the Aegyo overload he was displaying.
“Mmhmm.” Tao nodded quickly, looking up to meet the blond’s eyes. “The curfew’s kinda pointless.” He chuckled as Kris’ frown deepened. “I can always make it up to you by bringing home chocolates.”
The blond perked up at the mention of the cocoa delights that everyone loves, and it was his mistake to look up in time to see Tao’s beaming face at him.
This boy.
Has Aegyo the size of China within him.
Kris averted his eyes away, and much to his luck, Tao fell into his line of vision again as he made his way round the desk and towards him. It didn’t help much either when his roommate grabbed his wrist firmly.
“Kris-gege, want me to show you around the shop?” The round eyes sparkling like gems were almost irresistible, and Kris found himself mutely nodding, staring a little too long than intended.
Tao had showed him around the entire confectionary, pointing excitedly at the chocolate sculpture pieces in the glass display boxes, some were remarkably made by himself, and he showed even more of his works as well as explaining the box of sampled chocolates from earlier today was actually created by him too. Kris didn’t know how to respond to that, but he felt butterflies in his stomach whenever the younger got too close, gripped his arm, or even remembered spontaneously at how he thoroughly enjoyed eating the hand-made chocolates created by Tao.
As much as he wanted to deny it, he was starting to like his tedious, Wushu master of a roommate. He groaned inwardly at his own pathetic-ness - if he wanted to sweep Tao off of his feet, he’d obviously have to fix his cold, man-bitch attitude.
. . . .
Like that’s going to happen, ha.
Instead, he stuck with secretly enjoying the quality company of his young roommate, paying attention only when he called out to him whilst focusing on the shorter male’s everything.
After long minutes that felt like hours, Kris decided to do something else instead of watching Tao like a pedo-bear. Tao didn’t seem to notice him wander off, and the latter eyed the various chocolates lined against the wall, a callouse hand gently hovering through the many variety of cocoa products on display.
“This is dark chocolate. It’s a tad bit bitter, but I think it suits you very well-“ Tao’s words were drowned when the taller male’s milky hand brushed against his. The touch was light and gentle, but it was enough to have that similar electric current course through his body. He felt all the heat in his body travel to his face, and he cursed inwardly at how brightly he flushed.
“I’m sorry.”
Kris cleared his throat.
“Don’t be.”
Tao looked up at him with those adorably large eyes Kris grudgingly loves, searching the contours of his face for further explanation. Kris parted his lips slightly to say something, but was interrupted abruptly by the unwanted presence of another.
“Tao! I need he-oh.”
Tao noticed they were awfully interrupted at the most inconvenient times today, and he started to ponder whether everyone was doing it in purpose.
The beautiful woman smirked, one hand placed on her hips whilst her other arm was propped on top of the counter. It looked like she was modelling for some fashion magazine aimed at female chefs.
“Am I interrupting something~?”
Kris scoffed, meters away from the young chocolatier with his arms folded. Since when did he get that far? Tao asked more so to himself than anyone else.
Of course not.” Came the blond’s sharp retort. The woman, Victoria, as her name tag displayed, disregarded his sharp tone with a smile, before averting her attention towards Tao, much to the blond’s dismay.
“Zitao, what d’ya think of my new haircut?” Victoria gestured towards her long, blonde hair styled nicely straight, and her bangs framed her petite face in a stylish fashion. It looked great, Tao wanted to say, but Kris beat him to it.
“The colour compliments your skin well, but the hairstyle - I personally think it makes your nose bigger.” The blond voiced out bluntly, and Tao stared in awe like he just witnessed a flying Gucci bag, whilst Victoria let out an offended gasp. No words were spoken, but a killing aura emitted from the elder woman, her glaring eyes looked as if they’d have lasers coming out of them before she stomped into the kitchen with a whip of blonde waves. Kris watched her go, completely stunned, whilst Tao averted his gape towards the taller male.
"Am I that bad?"
Tao sent him a very pointed look.
"Judging by her reaction, yes - yes you are."
-
It’s been a month now, and Tao’s ‘Taming An Angry Bird’ Project was undergoing a smooth process. Kris was still his Highness Blond Bitch, though he managed to help his obnoxious roommate gain new friends by introducing him to his own friends in college. Chanyeol and Baekhyun gave warm but unconcealed surprised reactions, whilst Sehun and Luhan acted like a mother and father meeting their child’s boyfriend. It didn’t get noticed by Tao, so the Wushu master presumed it was just them being their usual strange selves.
They’ve also managed to hang out with Zhou Mi more, despite the elder man inconveniently turning up to their dorm room in the most badly-timed moments, and even introduced him with Kris’ newly acquainted friends. The big-nosed Chinese sobbed a little at this, giving the blond an embarrassing hug in the middle of the canteen whilst shouting, ‘I’M PROUD YOU MADE NEW FRIENDSSS!!!’
Rather than proud, it seemed like he regained freedom, and started to show up less of the time.
As for Kris’ friend, Kai; the walking designer brand male spent most of his afternoons down at the Buffalo, marvelling at Kyungsoo’s ass whenever the opportunity came round, and Tao went with Kris at one point (who convinced him it was funny to watch with his trademark bitch-face) both amused also surprised at how the collected Kim Jong In turned into an indecent love-struck fool.
“It’s funny, right?” Kris sneered, whispering as he leaned over the dark-haired male next to him.
Tao faked a loud laugh, earning a smack on the shoulder from the blond.
Despite their constant ridiculing of their friends and each other now and then, also at such a time Tao shouting at the college rooftop ‘FINALLY!’ to commemorate his 4 relationship-sucky friends at finally getting together, the Wushu kung fu panda man noticed something was a little off with his dorm. It’s not the room or anything, rather - the communication between him and his roommate. It’s died down recently, not that Tao had minded, but Kris was becoming more creepily… nicer, and less of a high-horsed bitch. Though, he still had the Eiffel Tower up his ass, much to the dark-haired male’s displeasure. Sometimes, the blond would leave as soon as he saw Tao’s presence, or would lock himself in his own room.
There was also a time he stumbled over his words and unable to greet him properly, the younger of the two almost presumed he was having a seizure but clearly not when the Canadian-Chinese decided to stomp out of their apartment with a frustrated huff.
What is wrong with him?
Tao decided he’d come back early today and wait for his roommate to arrive. He just about had enough of this native play, and before he could feel any more restless thoughts clawing at his head, he’d decide to confront Kris of his abnormal behaviour.
Did his attempts in taming an angry bird failed?
TAMING AN ANGRY BIRD.
FOOD /
KICKED-PUPPY ACT /
AEGYO? /
BLACKMAIL o
Tao stared holes into the crumpled paper he ripped out of his notepad long ago. Did he really have to resort to the last option on the list? Surely not, right? He wouldn’t have the heart to blackmail Kris.
And it’s not like he knew anything valuable enough to bribe him with.
Yet.
The long-awaited click of the dorm room’s door clicking open had the younger male standing up immediately from his seat on the couch, thrusting the crumpled paper into his pocket not-so-subtly.
“Hi.” Tao greeted lamely, a forced smile on his face. Kris averted his gaze (again) and cleared his throat, offering a small wave as he shut the door close gently behind him.The blond paced towards his room, but Tao wasn’t going to let him get away - so advancing at ninja speed, thanks to his Wushu training, he halted Kris on his tracks, giving his captive wrist a light squeeze.
“Let’s go for a walk.”
-
With much difficulty and bribing with chocolates, Tao managed to lure the elder out with him. He started off slowly, telling him about how he came to Korea to as an aspiring chocolatier in training and how grateful he was he’d been assigned a room with a fellow China man, since his Korean still had a long way to go. The way his eyes gleamed didn’t go unnoticed by Kris, a pink sheet tainting his pale cheeks at the sight of it.
The Wushu expert noticed this and he frowned, placing a warm hand on the blond’s forehead. Kris froze in shock.
“Ge-ge? Are you alright? You’re not down with a cold are you?” Tao continued to fuss over him, and it didn’t help the taller man’s situation at all. He slapped away his exploring hands a little too harshly expressed and dramatic, but that was even better; he’d rather distance himself from this adorable bundle of panda-ness than developing these lingering feelings for him into something more. Besides, Tao deserves a better person… a small voice at the back of Kris’ head mumbled miserably. The look the younger had sent him then was heart-breaking and Kris almost regretted approaching him with coldness.
“I’m… fine.” The blond made a turn to leave the park they’re currently in, but was abruptly stopped by a vice-like grip on his arm. Kris mustered the best bitch-face he could ever express and twirled around with practiced irritation. Tao remained unfazed, but the look on his face was incredibly threatening.
“Kris-gege.” You’re not going anywhere.
“What’s wrong?” Explain why you’ve been a level 2 dick to me these past few days.
“Tell me.” Am I bothersome? Do I annoy you?
“I’m your roommate. I’m concerned, and I have the right to now.” Speak to me.
The blond didn’t reply, but shook his head slowly instead. He can’t hold out anymore, and he was sure he’s already fallen for this person. However, it’s not like he’ll be able to return his feelings, right? Tao was obviously straight. And that girl, Victoria, from the confectionary shop was probably his girlfriend - what use is there to continue liking someone who’s taken?
“Ge? Look at me.”
Kris froze. Where were his bitch powers when he needed it most? Mustering the little courage he had left, he decided to let it out eventually, and he mentally prepared for whatever response he’ll receive. He already knew the answer anyway - might as well get it off of his chest. Kris turned, facing the younger properly with his piercing gaze.
“I like you.”
Tao blinked slowly. His airways were temporarily blocked by the sudden… confession?
“W-What?” He spluttered.
Kris rolled his eyes, and hence bitch-face was back.
“Are you deaf?”
“Hey! I just-did I mishear you say that you like me?”
A short pause.
“No. No, you didn’t.”
Tao gaped, dumbstruck and completely awed.
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT.
“D-Does that mean… you like me?”
Bitch-face smirked slightly, a ridiculing glint flashing in his eyes.
“No shit, Sherlock.”
“H-Hah..?” Tao replied cutely, a noticeable colour flushing on his cheeks. The reaction was of the complete opposite Kris was expecting; various scenarios played in his head of the possible reactions he’d get - a specific one consisted of getting his ass whooped by a well-delivered fly kick from the younger. But this; Tao flushing tomato red and getting adorably flustered was beyond Kris’ expectations.
The blond found himself stupidly smiling smugly, and before he could stop himself, his strong arms were already placed nicely around the slim curves of the younger male’s waist, and drawing him nearer. Tao whipped his head up, looking at the elder with glazed eyes.
“Ge-ge..?”
Any further questions were silenced and cut off as the blond leaned towards him, pressing their bodies together and closing the remaining distance between them.
Before Tao could scream Abracadabra or Lachata, soft plump lips were pressed against his own. The sensation of the gentle touch had Tao erupting inwardly; his inner ninja was bouncing around crazily, whilst the other half turned into a puddle of lovesick goo like Kai. To think this beautiful man he’d been checking out ever since the first day he got here would hold mutual feelings to him had the younger floating in mid-air.
Their mouths melding into one as if their lips were made for each other, and slowly started to brush and move against the other’s mouth in a sweet and loving pace. Kris had poured all of his affections into the kiss, savouring every moment of it and the need to express how his feelings developed into something deeper, he spoke with actions and deepened their shared moment.
So here they stood, in the middle of a public park with the sun bouncing elegant rays on their joint figures, the couple too indulged in their sweet activity to take notice of the stares they were receiving from passer-by’s. Time had stopped still for the both of them, and what only mattered was the other’s presence within his arms, and his lips.
Tao felt like he had stepped into a whole new world, the feeling felt so good and his heart was soaring, thumping into irregular large beats against his chest that he was sure Kris could feel it against him - though, air had pulled the two of them to part, harshly yanking the both of them to reality.
He peeked up at the taller blond through his lashes, still a little bashful to properly look at him face to face, but the clear reddened cheeks, which Tao was probably mirroring perfectly, was more than enough of a confidence boost to have the younger grinning as he met Kris’ brown perceiving orbs.
“Is this why you’ve been avoiding me?”
Kris cleared his throat, glancing to the side awkwardly.
Cute.
“I… I didn’t think. I just-it happened, okay? I don’t know, but it just did!”
Seeing Kris all hot and bothered just added plus points to Tao’s contentment.
“So… why do you like me, ge?”
Kris’ bitch-face was back on place, and Tao immediately regretted as to ever asking.
Oh god.
“I can’t explain in words as to… Why I like you.”
The dark-haired male was surprised at the response; he’d expect some sort of smart-ass comment whenever the bitch-face would surface the blond’s features, though the statement was quite romantic. Tao smiled happily, satisfied with such an answer for now, and grasped Kris’ hand in his.
The elder obviously took in their surroundings, and the uncomfortable looks and curious stares they had attracted was highly unwanted. Well, he did start eating Tao’s face off in public (thank you, hormones) so it’s not like he can blame their onlookers - they’ve been the ones to draw their attention after all.
“Let’s go back.”
“Wha’?”
Kris tugged at his object of affection’s hand, hurriedly directing them out of the park in a hurried and heated pace.
“Kris.”
“Hm?”
“I love you.”
The blond didn’t need to turn around for Tao to see the smile on his face.
“I know.”
Tao shook his head at his own stupidity; he didn’t need to tame an angry bird, when he’s already been there from the start.