Taehyun waited eagerly for Sunday, it was the most excited he had been for anything in a while. He wasn't the only excited one, EunSol was too albiet for different reasons. She was excited to see 'proper pianists' whereas Taehyun was excited to spend the day with Mino. 

Mino knocked for them on Sunday morning, coming in and having a coffee before they set off. It was getting towards winter and the cool air bit at Taehyun's skin but he didn't mind- he had always liked the cold and the rain. He made sure EunSol was packed tightly under layers, fussing over her till she practically forced him away from her with her eyebrows creased into a frown (which Mino whispered to him later was adorable and Taehyun couldn't help but agree.) 

The walk down to the park was pleasant, EunSol took turns in holding each of their hands to cross the road, chatting excitedly so neither of the men could get a word in edge ways. Mino kept glancing at Taehyun and he found he couldn't read his expression, like Mino was closing his thoughts away from the outside world, even so Taehyun didn't feel uncomfortable- in fact he wasn't sure he cared exactly what Mino was thinking because he was here and it was on Mino's wishes and that was all he needed to know. 

The park was busier than expected and the first thing Taehyun did was navigate his way to a coffee stand, getting 2 coffee's for him and Mino and a hot chocolate for Eunsol. He held the steaming cardboard cup in his hands, cradling it almost, to warm them. He felt a contentness spreading through him, the smell off coffee and the fresh air against his skin, the music that carried beatifully through the park and the bustling of people- it felt as though this was the place to be, the place where everything was alive. He started to ruminate ideas in his head to capture how he felt right now, an imaginary paint brush delicately marking an imaginary canvas to be stored away to become reality later on. He was pulled out of his head by a tug on his coat and led to the first canopy where there was a small jazz band. For the first time that whole morning EunSol was quiet, open and her eyes full of awe as she watched the different instruments, listening to how they came together to make one piece. Taehyun and Mino exchanged a slightly amused glance before Taehyun turned his attention to the band as well. They were good and the music was upbeat, only serving to make his mood even better. He almost jumped as he felt Mino rest his chin on his shoulder but settled down quickly, surprising even himself as his stomach filled with butterflies, his blush betraying him. He was pretty sure nobody noticed though, and even if they did he could pin it on the cold air. 

In total they saw 4 bands, had a simple lunch, then went and saw 2 solo pianists. By the time they had spent almost 40 minutes at the last stand Taehyun had EunSol in his arms, her tired but joyful face pressed against his chest. "come on, lets go home" he had expected protest but she really must have been tired because he didn't get it. She was quiet on the way home so Mino filled the silence instead. 

"I started playing piano when I was 6. My mother taught me" he started "I actually hated it at first, I didn't want to practise and I wasn't interested in learning to play songs. It wasn't until we went to a similar festival as today that I realised how much I wanted to play. So I started practising hard and I haven't stopped since" 

"it must have been a great moment for your Mother" 

"definitely, it was what she'd always hoped would happen I think. I remember her face during my first big performance in a concert hall, it was one of the best moments of my life" 

"When did you start teaching?"

"about 3 years ago. I was struggling to make ends meet and it seemed logical. I have a little flat by myself so I had to find some way to keep it. I couldn't face going back to my parents. I know they'd open the doors for me but I'd feel like a failure" 

"I understand. You're lucky- my parents stopped anything to do with me" 

"That must be hard" His voice contained more than sympathy, it was almost concern. Taehyun smiled reassuringly 

"it was at first. But it's been a while"

"What happened to her mother?" Mino asked, before blushing and mumbling an apology for being so forward.

"ah don't worry about it. She left, decided she wanted nothing to do with me or her. She never wanted children, it was all just a mistake to her." 

"I'm sorry"

"it's alright" he shrugged, it really was. He didn't think about her much anymore. "Would you like to come in for a little while? I...I'd like to hear you play" of course he had heard him play the stuff EunSol was learning, but he wanted to hear what Mino played to his audiences. A special performance just for him.

"of course" 

"But first, dinner" he lay EunSol on the sofa, letting Mino follow him into the kitchen. "you can cut vegetables" he slid some towards him as he started to prepare some beef. There was something so comforting about cooking with someone, he was trying to work out what it was when the inside of a pepper was dropped down the back of his top causing him to shreak like a little girl while Mino laughed and watched him struggle to catch it at the bottom, promptly followed by flinging it right at Mino's head "you little " he laughed, his face creasing with laughter.

"did you just call me a ?" Mino pulled his sassiest offended face, smiling as Taehyun almost doubled over with laughter. Mino wasn't funny- everyone knew that, yet here was Taehyun and Mino couldn't help but laugh along with him as he topped up his pan with the vegetables. 

Dinner went by eventlessly, they ate infront of the TV making light conversation about the days headlines. Normally the news depressed Taehyun but today there seemed to be lighter stories, or maybe he was just happier so he noticed them more. He wasn't sure. EunSol insisted that Mino read a story to her before bed so Taehyun just got on with the washing up, joining Mino on the sofa again afterwards. 

"So... about that piano" Mino said and Taehyun couldn't help the smile spreading across his face. 

"You know where it is" 

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Get well Soon Taehyun!!!