[FIC] Changed - Chapter 14
→ Changed
→ YunJae | Slight YooSu | Slight 2Min
→ 14/27
→ PG13
→ Angst | Romance | humor | Fluff | Smut
→ Yunho came from London after four year with his degree. He was composed, serious and successful; the total opposite from his old playboy, reckless and wild self during high school. He met his only best friend from high school, who was the ultimate geek who worked hard to achieve his goals, in a club. He was shocked to see how his friend had turned into a prostitute. Yunho then realized how much his friend had changed and how their roles had been reversed.
→ Beta/Basic Plot -> kkogi
Chapter 14: Definitely a date
He was finally ready. And his room was finally clean and organized. Changmin had shouted a ‘what the hell was going on here’ when he entered Jaejoong’s room and saw clothes scattered all over the place. Jaejoong had told him that he was going out with Yunho and didn’t know what to wear and Changmin didn’t stop whistling and teasing Jaejoong that this was a date. Jaejoong tried to deny but Changmin insisted that it was one; especially that it was for dinner and they were going out so early.
“Yup, it’s a date” Changmin teased shoving a red shirt towards Jaejoong.
“No it’s not” Jaejoong argued back, but wore the shirt he didn’t know he had in his wardrobe.
“Fine, live in your denial. But this is one hundred percent a date, whether you liked it or not”
Jaejoong pouted and wore the black jeans Changmin chose for him. He looked at his reflection in the mirror and smiled. Yes, that look would do it. He looked like a normal person going out on a date. He hit his head once and reminded himself that ‘no, it wasn’t a date’, or was it?
“Ok then have fun and tell me what happened after okay?” Changmin said wearing his shoes.
“I will. And thanks for the fashion advice” Jaejoong smiled widely.
“No problem honey. My Minnie taught me a lot about fashion; can’t you see how much my clothes changed?”
“I can see actually, you were a walking ugliness, now you are like model”
Changmin narrowed his eyes and glared at Jaejoong with pouted lips. “I hate you”
“Awww Minnie, I love you too”
That line from Jaejoong did the trick and Changmin couldn’t suppress the smile stretching on his face. He stood again and hugged Jaejoong and then headed to the door.
“See you later”
“Say hi to Minho”
“I will, bye”
Changmin opened the door and was about to go out when he bumped into someone. He stumbled back to hold his balance. Jaejoong caught him in time and helped him stand straight.
“Oh, Yunho, hi” Jaejoong greeted once his eyes landed on Yunho. Changmin just stared and studied the man he heard a lot about.
“Hey Jae. Who is he?” Yunho asked glaring at Changmin with not so friendly eyes.
Changmin looked at Jaejoong and sighed. “This is the second time today” He said and Jaejoong bit his bottom lip in apology.
“I’m Changmin, Jae’s friend” Changmin offered his hand and Yunho’s features softened a little with a low relieved sigh.
“So you’re Changmin who Jae talked about”
“He talked about me? What did he say?” Changmin grinned sending a teasing look to Jaejoong’s direction.
“About how annoying you are” Jae teased back smiling.
“Yeah sure” Changmin rolled his eyes.
“So Changmin-shii” Yunho began.
“Oh no need for the formality. Just call me Changmin. You are Yunho right?” Changmin was impressed, he didn’t expect that the Yunho, Jaejoong was talking about to be that appealing. Actually he was hot and tall, not taller than him, but almost as tall as he was. He didn’t blame Jaejoong for liking him, and if what Jaejoong said about him and his personality and acceptance were right, then he would be more than happy for his friend to end up with this Yunho.
“Yup this is me”
They stood in front of Jaejoong’s door. It was silent and awkward. Yunho kept glancing from Jaejoong to Changmin, and Changmin was doing the same. The tension was high and Jaejoong felt like screaming.
“So” Jaejoong started.
“I got to go” Changmin said.
“Mmm, do you want to join us for dinner?” Yunho asked, not meaning it. Changmin didn’t even need to think about it before refusing.
“No thanks, my boyfriend is waiting for me” He porously mentioned that little piece of information.
“Oh, you have a boyfriend?” Yunho’s eyes lightened in delight.
“Yeah, and he is waiting for me. Maybe we can hang out some other time” He suggested grinning.
“Yeah sure” Yunho smiled, suddenly feeling relieved.
“See you later then. Bye Jae”
“Bye”
Jaejoong watched Changmin left and then he turned to see Yunho. He was smiling so brightly that it was creepy.
“Why are you suddenly so happy” Jaejoong asked narrowing his eyes.
“Nothing” Yunho giggled. “Come on, put on your shoes”
“Oh okay”
Yunho kept smiling; well he had the right to be happy. That Changmin wasn’t Jaejoong’s boyfriend. But wait, why he was so happy anyway. Yunho’s smile dropped and he scowled; thinking. He closed his eyes and whimpered at the mere realization that he was shamelessly jealous of Changmin. Yes, that could be the only reason for the feeling he was going through seeing Changmin walking out of Jaejoong’s home with a bright smile and Jaejoong walking behind him looking so happy. It was frustrating. He wanted to be the one making Jaejoong smile and laugh, not some other guy, even if that other guy was his friend.
“I’m ready let’s go” Jaejoong interrupted his train of thoughts. He closed the door and walked beside Yunho to the elevator and out of the building.
Yunho nodded and stared at Jaejoong. He looked attractive in that outfit. The red color of the shirt made him look paler than usual, in a very good way that excreted his beautiful features. He found himself grinning without realizing, but the thought of this being a date kept flashing in his head like an advertising banner. And honestly, the idea was so lovely. In fact, it was the happiest idea ever; Jaejoong was someone he found beautiful, attractive, funny with a great personality. He had all it took for someone he wanted in his life. But he was his friend, so probably the idea of dating him should be out of the question. Yes, he should just push the idea away and enjoy his friend’s company like any other normal friend.
‘Just treat him like you treat Donghae. You can do it’ Yunho kept telling himself.
What Yunho didn’t know was that the same thoughts were running inside Jaejoong’s head. Changmin had planted the idea of this being a date that he was already blushing like a school girl in her first date. Well, technically, if this was a date, it would be Jaejoong’s first date. Damn, he was twenty two, almost twenty three and this was his first date. He grinned sheepishly to himself and bit his lower lip to keep the grin from expanding. He got to go on a date with not anyone, but with Yunho. He just wished to get a kiss at the end of the date.
‘Please… exaggerate more Jaejoong. Stupid don’t think like this or you’ll be hurt forever’ Jaejoong thought to himself.
“So, it’s still early for the dinner, just 6:30. Where should we go?” Yunho asked smiling. This definitely felt like a date.
“Mmm, well, I think I need your help in choosing a suit. It’s for Junsu’s competition” Jaejoong said grinning.
“You’re lucky I’m a businessman” Yunho fixed his invisible tie and cleared his throat in the process. Jaejoong just chuckled.
“You look good in casual clothes. I think it’s the first time seeing you in one since we met again” Jaejoong pointed out.
“Ow, really?” Yunho said rubbing his neck.
“Yup, but you look good anyway” Jaejoong hit himself mentally. ‘Stop flirting with him for God’s sake’ He scolded himself.
“Thanks. You look sexy in everything you wear” Yunho paused when Jaejoong’s eyes widened and his face was turning red. “I mean… it’s just that… hahaha” He laughed nervously and kept rubbing his neck. ‘Smart Yunho, very smart’ he slapped himself mentally. What would Jaejoong think about him now?
“Thanks” Was Jaejoong’s reply. Yunho stared at him and smiled seeing his shy smile and blushing face.
‘Oh my God he is so cute. He is so different from the old Jae. Does he like me? Oh God if he is I’d be so happy. What am I doing? God God God, Yunho what are you thinking about. Damn, this should definitely be a date. And if it’s not, I will make it one’ Yunho confirmed his thoughts and set his goal.
Yunho drove to the mall. During the ride they talked about their school days, the topic that always put a smile on their faces. They remembered their adventures and Jaejoong kept teasing Yunho about his so called popularity during school. Yunho whined and whined but then stroked back with a reminder of memories of geeky Jae.
“I can’t go, I have to study. Oh god I missed one point. I got 99 instead of 100. Wa wa wa” Yunho teased faking crying and whining voices.
“Gosh shut up. I wasn’t like that okay” Jaejoong covered his ears.
“Yes you were” Yunho retorted.
“No I wasn’t” Jaejoong paused. “Ok maybe when I got 90 I cried, but I studied so hard and expected a 100”
“SEE, you were such a geeky guy… One sweet, cute geeky guy”
“Stop it. This is embarrassing. And I wasn’t cute. I didn’t even get a boyfriend or a girlfriend back then” Jaejoong pouted.
“I told you I would be your boyfriend but you refused” Yunho shrugged.
“Because you didn’t like me. I don’t want you to pity me. That’s even worse”
“Who said I didn’t like you” Yunho frowned.
“You liked me, but not in a boyfriend kinda way” Jaejoong reasoned.
“Based on what did you get this idea from?” Yunho kept glancing from the road to Jaejoong.
“You didn’t say anything, so I assumed” Jaejoong said. “Did you like me?” He added whispering.
“I mmm... I…”
“We’re finally here” Jaejoong sensed Yunho’s tension and decided that it was better to bury his hopes and just enjoy his time.
“Jae’s suit, here we come. Wohoooo” Yunho shouted making Jaejoong giggle amusingly.
For a Friday night, the mall was crowded as expected. Yunho took Jaejoong’s hand and dragged him behind him. The feeling of their entwined hands sent both their heart racing, none admitting to the other what they felt. Jaejoong tightened his hold on Yunho’s hand unconsciously; when he realized what he was doing he loosened his grip only to feel Yunho’s hand tightening.
Yunho glanced secretly at Jaejoong and saw a very big and bright smile on his face that made him smile as well and his hands wouldn’t let Jaejoong’s hand slip. He dragged him to the shop he bought all of his suits from. They were greeted by the staff and soon enough Jaejoong’s size was being measured.
“Wow, this place is amazing. Look at that suit, I think I want to try it” Jaejoong was smiling moving in the shop and checking the suits on display.
“Hmmm, yeah, dark blue is a very attractive color. You’re very white and dark colors suites you well” Yunho hummed checking the suit closely not noticing the blush covering Jaejoong’s cheek after his spontaneous praise.
“Excuse me sir, we’ve prepared a few suits that we think will suite your friend” The lady informed them with a friendly smile.
“Okay, come on Jae, let’s get you hot”
Jaejoong laughed and hit Yunho’s shoulder playfully and walked passed him.
Yunho watched him walk away and for the first time, his gaze traveled down his body and landed on his butt. He unconsciously stared at the way Jaejoong’s butt swayed when he walked, how that black jeans was wrapped around them, so close to them, and he wanted to touch it. He shook his head vigorously and let out a long breath.
‘Dammit and I keep denying. It’s getting way too hard to deny it Yunho’
Jaejoong tried more than seven suits; none of them was of Yunho’s approval. One was too big, one was too small, one was too dark, and one was too bright. The striped one was good, but not good enough, and the black one made him look way too sexy for Yunho’s liking.
“Naaah, this one is not good” Yunho stated waving his hands in the air.
“But I like it. I mean, I look good in it. You said dark colors go well with my skin” Jaejoong argued back.
“NO, I don’t like it. I wear suits all the time, trust me, this one is not the right one. Try the white one, it will look dazzling on you” Yunho pointed to the last suits hanged in the fitting room.
“Dazzling?” Jaejoong raised an eyebrow with a sarcastic smirk.
“Yes dazzling and fabulous. Now try it on”
Jaejoong sighed and muttered a ‘fine’ before going in the fitting room to try the last suit that was prepared for them. Minutes later he got out of the fitting room. Yunho’s jaw dropped and his mouth opened. Jaejoong looked gorgeous. This was better than the black suit. Sexy, yes, but more elegant, more perfect, more angelic.
Jaejoong stood there, wearing a black shirt under a white jacket and matching pants with a white neck tie. His hair was still black and long and Yunho thought if it was shorter, he would look perfect, not that he wasn’t, but it would be breathtaking more than it already was.
“You look absolutely gorgeous” Yunho exclaimed standing and walking around Jaejoong checking him from head to toe, appreciating his perfection.
“You think so?” Jaejoong asked sheepishly. Yunho’s gaze was too intense for him, although he loved it. “I thought I looked good in dark colors”
“Are you kidding me? You look perfect” Yunho grinned holding Jaejoong’s shoulders and spinning him. “Gorgeous, just perfect” He kept chanting lowly.
“O-okay, I think I will buy it” Jaejoong lowered his head to avoid looking at Yunhos dark eyes.
“It’s the best choice, come on; I will buy it for you”
“What, no. I can buy it” Jaejoong caught Yunho’s arm and said the words firmly. Yunho sighed in boredom.
“I just wanted to act nice” Yunho shrugged.
“Thanks, but I can pay for my own clothes”
Yunho just pouted and scoffed. ‘Yeah, what a date’ He thought to himself.
Jaejoong paid for the suit and they got out of the shop. They spent an hour walking in the mall looking at the shops display windows. Jaejoong couldn’t help but complaining about how ugly some shops dressed their mannequins.
“Now who the hell matches a red miniskirt with green tights and a purple top? This is totally hideous” Jaejoong exclaimed in disgust.
“Although I’m a punk in fashion but I got to agree. Who the hell dressed this poor thing?”
“I know right?”
“Ok I feel like a girl” Yunho frowned when he realized they were technically glued to the glass window.
“Me too” Jaejoong said grinning. “But who cares”
“Not me” Yunho shrugged and then looked at Jaejoong. Suddenly they both burst in a fit of giggles and decided that this was enough and it was time for dinner anyways.
‘Now it’s a Yunho was more than bothered by the idea of the date. While Jaejoong was already feeling that it was one since the time he got in Yunho’s car.
“Let’s eat something spicy” Jaejoong all but laughed at the look on Yunho’s face.
“Oh no, not spicy. Let’s go somewhere fancy” Yunho suggested wiggling his eyebrows. Jaejoong whined.
“But we’re at the mall; no one eats fancy food in the mall. There is not even a fancy restaurant in the mall”
Yunho leered and scoffed. “Who said so? Come one, I know a good one here. It’s in the corner”
Yunho dragged Jaejoong behind him and really, Jaejoong didn’t complain. He was enjoying the attention, sweet talk, the way they were comfortable with each other and the way this whole thing felt like a date.
“Tadaaaa” Yunho stood in front of a restaurant. It was kind of fancy compared to the fast food restaurants in the mall.
“Not baaaad”
“Told cha” Yunho winked.
“Okay, let’s go in. I’m starving”
The place was crowded. Their table was in the middle of the restaurant with people surrounding them.
In movies, they usually make the stars sit in an isolated table in the corner, with dim lights and glasses of champagne.
‘Well, this is real life’ was what Jaejoong thought of.
“Not the best table, but it’s ok. The food is good” Yunho grinned and flipped the menu to choose something.
“True. Besides, it’s nice seeing other people enjoying their time around you”
“Are you breaking up with me?”
“Don’t make a scene please”
“Of course I will asshole”
Jaejoong turned his head to see the woman pouring her drink over her apparently ex. boyfriend. He then turned to Yunho and scoffed.
“Apparently, not everyone is having a good time, but we will”
Yunho giggled and nodded his head in agreement.
Jaejoong phone suddenly rang and he answered it quickly when he saw the caller’s ID.
“It’s Junsu” He informed Yunho before answering the phone cheerfully.
“Hyung?”
“Hi Junsu, how are you. Oh, Yunho says hi too”
“You’re with Yunho hyung?”
“Yeah, how was the rehearsal?”
“The rehearsal was great” … “Oh and Hyung” He added.
“Hmm?”
“The competition”
“What about it?” Jaejoong frowned.
“It was…” Jaejoong could tell that Junsu was hesitant at first.“The speakers suddenly broke”
“Oh, really?”
“That’s why the competition will be postponed; it will be on Tuesday, not Monday”
“Oh okay, no problem” He wished that there really wouldn’t be any problems.
The phone suddenly went off.
“Su? Junsu? Are you there?” He kept speaking to the phone.
“What’s wrong?” Yunho asked worried.
“I don’t know. But the phone went dead”
“Maybe he was out of credit” Yunho reasoned.
“Probably. So what are we ordering?”
The both ordered differently. Yunho shrimps while Jaejoong ordered curry with rice. Simple, but it was what he wanted to eat at the moment.
“And I think I will have some wine” Yunho told the waiter.
“No you’re not” Jaejoong suddenly jumped in.
“Why not?” Yunho pouted”
“Bad drinker, remember?”
“No I’m not. Come on Jae, just one glass, I swear” Yunho’s pout got bigger and really, Jaejoong couldn’t say no to this cute face.
“Don’t pout, you look ugly” He said blushing slightly.
“Thanks jae. One bottle of red wine please” He gave the menu back to the waiter and turned to look at Jaejoong who was staring at him.
“A bottle? I thought it was just a glass!”
“Oh come on, I won’t drink it. Just one glass and we will take the rest home”
“FINE, just one glass. I don’t want to drag your drunken body home”
“It’s ok. Here…” He smirked and started writing down his address on a tissue “This is my address in case I got drunk” He handed Jaejoong the tissue and then rested his head in his palms. Jaejoong took the tissue and stiffed it in his pocket, who knew, maybe he would need it.
The food arrived and it was indeed delicious as Yunho said. The wine soon arrived and they both took a sip every now and then. Yunho couldn’t get drunk by one glass, that what Jaejoong kept telling himself.
“Are you free this Tuesday?” Jaejoong asked stuffing food in his mouth.
“I can free myself if you need me to”
“Oh, I just wanted to cut my hair in the morning, and then go to Junsu’s competition”
“Oh when will it be?”
“At twelve noon”
“Oh, Okay. I will ask my secretary to postpone any scheduled appointments then”
“So you will come with me to the salon?”
“Yup, and the competition too”
Jaejoong smiled and nodded in appreciation.
“I’m going to the bathroom. And Yunho, Please don’t drink another glass, okay?”
Jaejoong warned and Yunho blinked his eyes, trying to act adorable. Jaejoong made a face and turned to head to the bathroom with a smile that said ‘so cute, I want to squeeze you’
“This is really good” Yunho talked to himself finishing his wine. He glanced at the bottle and then back to his empty glass and then again at the bottle.
“Another glass won’t do me harm”
He giggled and poured himself another glass and gulped it in one go. He sighed happily and then poured another glass and did the same and gulped it in one go. The two glassed became three and four and in few minutes the bottle was empty and Yunho was hiccupping with a red face and a goofy smile on his face.
He was drunk.
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Previous / Next
→ YunJae | Slight YooSu | Slight 2Min
→ 14/27
→ PG13
→ Angst | Romance | humor | Fluff | Smut
→ Yunho came from London after four year with his degree. He was composed, serious and successful; the total opposite from his old playboy, reckless and wild self during high school. He met his only best friend from high school, who was the ultimate geek who worked hard to achieve his goals, in a club. He was shocked to see how his friend had turned into a prostitute. Yunho then realized how much his friend had changed and how their roles had been reversed.
→ Beta/Basic Plot -> kkogi
Chapter 14: Definitely a date
He was finally ready. And his room was finally clean and organized. Changmin had shouted a ‘what the hell was going on here’ when he entered Jaejoong’s room and saw clothes scattered all over the place. Jaejoong had told him that he was going out with Yunho and didn’t know what to wear and Changmin didn’t stop whistling and teasing Jaejoong that this was a date. Jaejoong tried to deny but Changmin insisted that it was one; especially that it was for dinner and they were going out so early.
“Yup, it’s a date” Changmin teased shoving a red shirt towards Jaejoong.
“No it’s not” Jaejoong argued back, but wore the shirt he didn’t know he had in his wardrobe.
“Fine, live in your denial. But this is one hundred percent a date, whether you liked it or not”
Jaejoong pouted and wore the black jeans Changmin chose for him. He looked at his reflection in the mirror and smiled. Yes, that look would do it. He looked like a normal person going out on a date. He hit his head once and reminded himself that ‘no, it wasn’t a date’, or was it?
“Ok then have fun and tell me what happened after okay?” Changmin said wearing his shoes.
“I will. And thanks for the fashion advice” Jaejoong smiled widely.
“No problem honey. My Minnie taught me a lot about fashion; can’t you see how much my clothes changed?”
“I can see actually, you were a walking ugliness, now you are like model”
Changmin narrowed his eyes and glared at Jaejoong with pouted lips. “I hate you”
“Awww Minnie, I love you too”
That line from Jaejoong did the trick and Changmin couldn’t suppress the smile stretching on his face. He stood again and hugged Jaejoong and then headed to the door.
“See you later”
“Say hi to Minho”
“I will, bye”
Changmin opened the door and was about to go out when he bumped into someone. He stumbled back to hold his balance. Jaejoong caught him in time and helped him stand straight.
“Oh, Yunho, hi” Jaejoong greeted once his eyes landed on Yunho. Changmin just stared and studied the man he heard a lot about.
“Hey Jae. Who is he?” Yunho asked glaring at Changmin with not so friendly eyes.
Changmin looked at Jaejoong and sighed. “This is the second time today” He said and Jaejoong bit his bottom lip in apology.
“I’m Changmin, Jae’s friend” Changmin offered his hand and Yunho’s features softened a little with a low relieved sigh.
“So you’re Changmin who Jae talked about”
“He talked about me? What did he say?” Changmin grinned sending a teasing look to Jaejoong’s direction.
“About how annoying you are” Jae teased back smiling.
“Yeah sure” Changmin rolled his eyes.
“So Changmin-shii” Yunho began.
“Oh no need for the formality. Just call me Changmin. You are Yunho right?” Changmin was impressed, he didn’t expect that the Yunho, Jaejoong was talking about to be that appealing. Actually he was hot and tall, not taller than him, but almost as tall as he was. He didn’t blame Jaejoong for liking him, and if what Jaejoong said about him and his personality and acceptance were right, then he would be more than happy for his friend to end up with this Yunho.
“Yup this is me”
They stood in front of Jaejoong’s door. It was silent and awkward. Yunho kept glancing from Jaejoong to Changmin, and Changmin was doing the same. The tension was high and Jaejoong felt like screaming.
“So” Jaejoong started.
“I got to go” Changmin said.
“Mmm, do you want to join us for dinner?” Yunho asked, not meaning it. Changmin didn’t even need to think about it before refusing.
“No thanks, my boyfriend is waiting for me” He porously mentioned that little piece of information.
“Oh, you have a boyfriend?” Yunho’s eyes lightened in delight.
“Yeah, and he is waiting for me. Maybe we can hang out some other time” He suggested grinning.
“Yeah sure” Yunho smiled, suddenly feeling relieved.
“See you later then. Bye Jae”
“Bye”
Jaejoong watched Changmin left and then he turned to see Yunho. He was smiling so brightly that it was creepy.
“Why are you suddenly so happy” Jaejoong asked narrowing his eyes.
“Nothing” Yunho giggled. “Come on, put on your shoes”
“Oh okay”
Yunho kept smiling; well he had the right to be happy. That Changmin wasn’t Jaejoong’s boyfriend. But wait, why he was so happy anyway. Yunho’s smile dropped and he scowled; thinking. He closed his eyes and whimpered at the mere realization that he was shamelessly jealous of Changmin. Yes, that could be the only reason for the feeling he was going through seeing Changmin walking out of Jaejoong’s home with a bright smile and Jaejoong walking behind him looking so happy. It was frustrating. He wanted to be the one making Jaejoong smile and laugh, not some other guy, even if that other guy was his friend.
“I’m ready let’s go” Jaejoong interrupted his train of thoughts. He closed the door and walked beside Yunho to the elevator and out of the building.
Yunho nodded and stared at Jaejoong. He looked attractive in that outfit. The red color of the shirt made him look paler than usual, in a very good way that excreted his beautiful features. He found himself grinning without realizing, but the thought of this being a date kept flashing in his head like an advertising banner. And honestly, the idea was so lovely. In fact, it was the happiest idea ever; Jaejoong was someone he found beautiful, attractive, funny with a great personality. He had all it took for someone he wanted in his life. But he was his friend, so probably the idea of dating him should be out of the question. Yes, he should just push the idea away and enjoy his friend’s company like any other normal friend.
‘Just treat him like you treat Donghae. You can do it’ Yunho kept telling himself.
What Yunho didn’t know was that the same thoughts were running inside Jaejoong’s head. Changmin had planted the idea of this being a date that he was already blushing like a school girl in her first date. Well, technically, if this was a date, it would be Jaejoong’s first date. Damn, he was twenty two, almost twenty three and this was his first date. He grinned sheepishly to himself and bit his lower lip to keep the grin from expanding. He got to go on a date with not anyone, but with Yunho. He just wished to get a kiss at the end of the date.
‘Please… exaggerate more Jaejoong. Stupid don’t think like this or you’ll be hurt forever’ Jaejoong thought to himself.
“So, it’s still early for the dinner, just 6:30. Where should we go?” Yunho asked smiling. This definitely felt like a date.
“Mmm, well, I think I need your help in choosing a suit. It’s for Junsu’s competition” Jaejoong said grinning.
“You’re lucky I’m a businessman” Yunho fixed his invisible tie and cleared his throat in the process. Jaejoong just chuckled.
“You look good in casual clothes. I think it’s the first time seeing you in one since we met again” Jaejoong pointed out.
“Ow, really?” Yunho said rubbing his neck.
“Yup, but you look good anyway” Jaejoong hit himself mentally. ‘Stop flirting with him for God’s sake’ He scolded himself.
“Thanks. You look sexy in everything you wear” Yunho paused when Jaejoong’s eyes widened and his face was turning red. “I mean… it’s just that… hahaha” He laughed nervously and kept rubbing his neck. ‘Smart Yunho, very smart’ he slapped himself mentally. What would Jaejoong think about him now?
“Thanks” Was Jaejoong’s reply. Yunho stared at him and smiled seeing his shy smile and blushing face.
‘Oh my God he is so cute. He is so different from the old Jae. Does he like me? Oh God if he is I’d be so happy. What am I doing? God God God, Yunho what are you thinking about. Damn, this should definitely be a date. And if it’s not, I will make it one’ Yunho confirmed his thoughts and set his goal.
Yunho drove to the mall. During the ride they talked about their school days, the topic that always put a smile on their faces. They remembered their adventures and Jaejoong kept teasing Yunho about his so called popularity during school. Yunho whined and whined but then stroked back with a reminder of memories of geeky Jae.
“I can’t go, I have to study. Oh god I missed one point. I got 99 instead of 100. Wa wa wa” Yunho teased faking crying and whining voices.
“Gosh shut up. I wasn’t like that okay” Jaejoong covered his ears.
“Yes you were” Yunho retorted.
“No I wasn’t” Jaejoong paused. “Ok maybe when I got 90 I cried, but I studied so hard and expected a 100”
“SEE, you were such a geeky guy… One sweet, cute geeky guy”
“Stop it. This is embarrassing. And I wasn’t cute. I didn’t even get a boyfriend or a girlfriend back then” Jaejoong pouted.
“I told you I would be your boyfriend but you refused” Yunho shrugged.
“Because you didn’t like me. I don’t want you to pity me. That’s even worse”
“Who said I didn’t like you” Yunho frowned.
“You liked me, but not in a boyfriend kinda way” Jaejoong reasoned.
“Based on what did you get this idea from?” Yunho kept glancing from the road to Jaejoong.
“You didn’t say anything, so I assumed” Jaejoong said. “Did you like me?” He added whispering.
“I mmm... I…”
“We’re finally here” Jaejoong sensed Yunho’s tension and decided that it was better to bury his hopes and just enjoy his time.
“Jae’s suit, here we come. Wohoooo” Yunho shouted making Jaejoong giggle amusingly.
For a Friday night, the mall was crowded as expected. Yunho took Jaejoong’s hand and dragged him behind him. The feeling of their entwined hands sent both their heart racing, none admitting to the other what they felt. Jaejoong tightened his hold on Yunho’s hand unconsciously; when he realized what he was doing he loosened his grip only to feel Yunho’s hand tightening.
Yunho glanced secretly at Jaejoong and saw a very big and bright smile on his face that made him smile as well and his hands wouldn’t let Jaejoong’s hand slip. He dragged him to the shop he bought all of his suits from. They were greeted by the staff and soon enough Jaejoong’s size was being measured.
“Wow, this place is amazing. Look at that suit, I think I want to try it” Jaejoong was smiling moving in the shop and checking the suits on display.
“Hmmm, yeah, dark blue is a very attractive color. You’re very white and dark colors suites you well” Yunho hummed checking the suit closely not noticing the blush covering Jaejoong’s cheek after his spontaneous praise.
“Excuse me sir, we’ve prepared a few suits that we think will suite your friend” The lady informed them with a friendly smile.
“Okay, come on Jae, let’s get you hot”
Jaejoong laughed and hit Yunho’s shoulder playfully and walked passed him.
Yunho watched him walk away and for the first time, his gaze traveled down his body and landed on his butt. He unconsciously stared at the way Jaejoong’s butt swayed when he walked, how that black jeans was wrapped around them, so close to them, and he wanted to touch it. He shook his head vigorously and let out a long breath.
‘Dammit and I keep denying. It’s getting way too hard to deny it Yunho’
Jaejoong tried more than seven suits; none of them was of Yunho’s approval. One was too big, one was too small, one was too dark, and one was too bright. The striped one was good, but not good enough, and the black one made him look way too sexy for Yunho’s liking.
“Naaah, this one is not good” Yunho stated waving his hands in the air.
“But I like it. I mean, I look good in it. You said dark colors go well with my skin” Jaejoong argued back.
“NO, I don’t like it. I wear suits all the time, trust me, this one is not the right one. Try the white one, it will look dazzling on you” Yunho pointed to the last suits hanged in the fitting room.
“Dazzling?” Jaejoong raised an eyebrow with a sarcastic smirk.
“Yes dazzling and fabulous. Now try it on”
Jaejoong sighed and muttered a ‘fine’ before going in the fitting room to try the last suit that was prepared for them. Minutes later he got out of the fitting room. Yunho’s jaw dropped and his mouth opened. Jaejoong looked gorgeous. This was better than the black suit. Sexy, yes, but more elegant, more perfect, more angelic.
Jaejoong stood there, wearing a black shirt under a white jacket and matching pants with a white neck tie. His hair was still black and long and Yunho thought if it was shorter, he would look perfect, not that he wasn’t, but it would be breathtaking more than it already was.
“You look absolutely gorgeous” Yunho exclaimed standing and walking around Jaejoong checking him from head to toe, appreciating his perfection.
“You think so?” Jaejoong asked sheepishly. Yunho’s gaze was too intense for him, although he loved it. “I thought I looked good in dark colors”
“Are you kidding me? You look perfect” Yunho grinned holding Jaejoong’s shoulders and spinning him. “Gorgeous, just perfect” He kept chanting lowly.
“O-okay, I think I will buy it” Jaejoong lowered his head to avoid looking at Yunhos dark eyes.
“It’s the best choice, come on; I will buy it for you”
“What, no. I can buy it” Jaejoong caught Yunho’s arm and said the words firmly. Yunho sighed in boredom.
“I just wanted to act nice” Yunho shrugged.
“Thanks, but I can pay for my own clothes”
Yunho just pouted and scoffed. ‘Yeah, what a date’ He thought to himself.
Jaejoong paid for the suit and they got out of the shop. They spent an hour walking in the mall looking at the shops display windows. Jaejoong couldn’t help but complaining about how ugly some shops dressed their mannequins.
“Now who the hell matches a red miniskirt with green tights and a purple top? This is totally hideous” Jaejoong exclaimed in disgust.
“Although I’m a punk in fashion but I got to agree. Who the hell dressed this poor thing?”
“I know right?”
“Ok I feel like a girl” Yunho frowned when he realized they were technically glued to the glass window.
“Me too” Jaejoong said grinning. “But who cares”
“Not me” Yunho shrugged and then looked at Jaejoong. Suddenly they both burst in a fit of giggles and decided that this was enough and it was time for dinner anyways.
‘Now it’s a Yunho was more than bothered by the idea of the date. While Jaejoong was already feeling that it was one since the time he got in Yunho’s car.
“Let’s eat something spicy” Jaejoong all but laughed at the look on Yunho’s face.
“Oh no, not spicy. Let’s go somewhere fancy” Yunho suggested wiggling his eyebrows. Jaejoong whined.
“But we’re at the mall; no one eats fancy food in the mall. There is not even a fancy restaurant in the mall”
Yunho leered and scoffed. “Who said so? Come one, I know a good one here. It’s in the corner”
Yunho dragged Jaejoong behind him and really, Jaejoong didn’t complain. He was enjoying the attention, sweet talk, the way they were comfortable with each other and the way this whole thing felt like a date.
“Tadaaaa” Yunho stood in front of a restaurant. It was kind of fancy compared to the fast food restaurants in the mall.
“Not baaaad”
“Told cha” Yunho winked.
“Okay, let’s go in. I’m starving”
The place was crowded. Their table was in the middle of the restaurant with people surrounding them.
In movies, they usually make the stars sit in an isolated table in the corner, with dim lights and glasses of champagne.
‘Well, this is real life’ was what Jaejoong thought of.
“Not the best table, but it’s ok. The food is good” Yunho grinned and flipped the menu to choose something.
“True. Besides, it’s nice seeing other people enjoying their time around you”
“Are you breaking up with me?”
“Don’t make a scene please”
“Of course I will asshole”
Jaejoong turned his head to see the woman pouring her drink over her apparently ex. boyfriend. He then turned to Yunho and scoffed.
“Apparently, not everyone is having a good time, but we will”
Yunho giggled and nodded his head in agreement.
Jaejoong phone suddenly rang and he answered it quickly when he saw the caller’s ID.
“It’s Junsu” He informed Yunho before answering the phone cheerfully.
“Hyung?”
“Hi Junsu, how are you. Oh, Yunho says hi too”
“You’re with Yunho hyung?”
“Yeah, how was the rehearsal?”
“The rehearsal was great” … “Oh and Hyung” He added.
“Hmm?”
“The competition”
“What about it?” Jaejoong frowned.
“It was…” Jaejoong could tell that Junsu was hesitant at first.“The speakers suddenly broke”
“Oh, really?”
“That’s why the competition will be postponed; it will be on Tuesday, not Monday”
“Oh okay, no problem” He wished that there really wouldn’t be any problems.
The phone suddenly went off.
“Su? Junsu? Are you there?” He kept speaking to the phone.
“What’s wrong?” Yunho asked worried.
“I don’t know. But the phone went dead”
“Maybe he was out of credit” Yunho reasoned.
“Probably. So what are we ordering?”
The both ordered differently. Yunho shrimps while Jaejoong ordered curry with rice. Simple, but it was what he wanted to eat at the moment.
“And I think I will have some wine” Yunho told the waiter.
“No you’re not” Jaejoong suddenly jumped in.
“Why not?” Yunho pouted”
“Bad drinker, remember?”
“No I’m not. Come on Jae, just one glass, I swear” Yunho’s pout got bigger and really, Jaejoong couldn’t say no to this cute face.
“Don’t pout, you look ugly” He said blushing slightly.
“Thanks jae. One bottle of red wine please” He gave the menu back to the waiter and turned to look at Jaejoong who was staring at him.
“A bottle? I thought it was just a glass!”
“Oh come on, I won’t drink it. Just one glass and we will take the rest home”
“FINE, just one glass. I don’t want to drag your drunken body home”
“It’s ok. Here…” He smirked and started writing down his address on a tissue “This is my address in case I got drunk” He handed Jaejoong the tissue and then rested his head in his palms. Jaejoong took the tissue and stiffed it in his pocket, who knew, maybe he would need it.
The food arrived and it was indeed delicious as Yunho said. The wine soon arrived and they both took a sip every now and then. Yunho couldn’t get drunk by one glass, that what Jaejoong kept telling himself.
“Are you free this Tuesday?” Jaejoong asked stuffing food in his mouth.
“I can free myself if you need me to”
“Oh, I just wanted to cut my hair in the morning, and then go to Junsu’s competition”
“Oh when will it be?”
“At twelve noon”
“Oh, Okay. I will ask my secretary to postpone any scheduled appointments then”
“So you will come with me to the salon?”
“Yup, and the competition too”
Jaejoong smiled and nodded in appreciation.
“I’m going to the bathroom. And Yunho, Please don’t drink another glass, okay?”
Jaejoong warned and Yunho blinked his eyes, trying to act adorable. Jaejoong made a face and turned to head to the bathroom with a smile that said ‘so cute, I want to squeeze you’
“This is really good” Yunho talked to himself finishing his wine. He glanced at the bottle and then back to his empty glass and then again at the bottle.
“Another glass won’t do me harm”
He giggled and poured himself another glass and gulped it in one go. He sighed happily and then poured another glass and did the same and gulped it in one go. The two glassed became three and four and in few minutes the bottle was empty and Yunho was hiccupping with a red face and a goofy smile on his face.
He was drunk.
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