Title: Be Mine?
Author: meridianslair
Pairing: Jonghyun/Key, broken!Jonghyun/Jino
Rating: pg-13
A/N: For
shawol_haven's 008 challenge
Summary: "Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is."
-Maxim Gorky
The diva laughed at the two ridiculous teens in front of them, grabbing Jonghyun’s knee in the process. “I knew we shouldn’t have given them alcohol! They are going to hate us so much in the morning,” Key said trying to catch his breath. Taemin and Minho were on the floor in front of the couch, making out in drag clothes.
Onew popped out of the kitchen and rolled his eyes. Kicking the two with his foot to see if they’d quit he sighed. ”You’re the one who dressed them up like that…”
Key raised his arms in defense, looking innocent. “Taemin gave me those big puppy eyes asking if I’d dress them up as girls, okay?”
“Right because being drunk makes you totally sane,” Onew said. He glared at the two boys, “And they better not make a mess on my floor.”
Jonghyun smiled, he missed hanging out with his friends like this. The craziness, the playful arguing, but most of all… Key. His eyes travelled up and down Key’s body, it hadn’t changed a bit in the last few months he was away. The only thing that changed was Key’s hair, the shaved blonde part completely grown out by now and dyed back to brown.
Key noticed Jonghyun staring at him and raised an eyebrow. “How are you and Jino? It seems like he takes up most of your time lately.”
“We’re pretty good actually,” Jonghyun lied. Key’s face changed, he almost looked hurt. Key looked away from him, pretending to pluck lint off of his pants.
“Oh, well I’m happy for you.”
“Yeah.”
“Jonghyun, are you even listening to me?” Jino asked. A small pout played on his lips as he set down his tea. They’d been at Jino’s apartment for an hour and the dino boy had barely spoken; better yet even look at his boyfriend.
“Not now, Jino,” Jonghyun groaned. Leaning back, he covered his face with his hands, wishing he wasn’t here right now. Jino may have looked cute a few months ago, his adorableness even rivaling Taemin’s, but he never expected the boy to be so bitchy.
“Y’know we’ve been dating for two months now and you haven’t even bothered making a move! I even brought you to my apartment hoping you’d try something, but no!” The younger continued to yell at him, standing up with his hands on his hips. “You are the worst boyfriend I’ve ever had, did you know that?!”
Walking over to the door, Jonghyun shrugged. “Yeah, whatever, it’s over.” Closing the door behind him he could hear Jino’s frustrated scream. Laughing, he shook his head and walked down the hallway with no regrets.
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Key opened the door, surprise obvious on his face. “Jonghyun! What are you doing here?”
“I was wondering if we could, uh, talk or something?” he asked nervously.
“Of course, come on in.” Key opened the door wider, allowing Jonghyun to make his way in. Walking in he could immediately tell the younger had rearranged his apartment. It looked more depressing than he remembered. The blinds were so close together barely any sunlight came through and clothes littered the floor. “Sorry, it’s a bit messy. Taemin and I have been too busy to pick up lately.”
“It’s alright,” Jonghyun replied, walking over to one of the spare chairs in the living room. Key sat to the side of him, but on the couch.
“So, what did you want to talk about?” Key asked, turning on one of the small lamps between the chair and couch.
“I broke up with Jino.”
His eyes widened. “But you said-“
“I lied, Key. I only dated Jino because I thought I’d get over you, but I didn’t. He controlled me, never let me go and see my friends. At first I thought it was okay, that I would forget about you but it only made me realize how fucking stupid I was.” Jonghyun looked into Key’s light brown eyes, “I really do like you.”
“I like you too, Jonghyun, but why didn’t you ever tell me? I always thought you took me as a joke… I never thought you liked me back!” Key’s eyes watered up as he jumped in Jonghyun’s lap and hugged him. Jonghyun jokingly let out a small ‘Oof!’ before wrapping his arms around Key’s small waist.
“I thought you hated my guts because I was a player, remember?”
Key laughed, slapping Jonghyun’s shoulder. “That was high school, idiot! You were picking up girls and guys left and right!”
“Well… I guess you’re right. I was a player back then,” Jonghyun chuckled. “Key, will you be mine?” he whispered.
“Yes.”
One of the bedroom doors opened, revealing a sleepy Taemin rubbing his eyes. He stared at the two cuddling in the chair oddly. “Am I interrupting something?” the blonde asked.
“No, of course not,” Jonghyun said sarcastically.
“Oh, okay then,” Taemin replied dumbly, shuffling towards the bathroom. “Don’t forget to use protection!” he said quickly before shutting the door.
“Kids these days…” Key mumbled.
“I know right?”
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lol idek what this is tbh. i hope you all enjoyed it tho~