“Kibum.” “Kiiibuuuummm.” “Keyyyy.” “Key!”

“Mmnn, bwo???” A pale hand reached out groggily to grab the person’s wrist who was shaking him awake.

“We’re here. Come on, it’s time to get up.” The voice said again. “We need to move quickly ‘cause the fans have already gathered outside the van.”

The blond boy’s eyes fluttered open. Fans? Already? This early in the morning? His eyes focused on the face of the one who woke him. Minho. He was putting on his jacket to step out into the cold morning air. It was clearly still dark outside. As grateful as he was for their fans, he couldn’t help but mark off a select few as crazy. It was freezing outside, not to mention the sun wasn’t even out yet.

He glanced at his cellphone to check the duration of time he had slept. The light from the screen hurt his eyes.

6:35am

A half hour of extra sleep in the car ride. ‘Decent enough’ he thought to himself.

“Ugh…” He tried moving and realized his arm was asleep. Looking down he saw the maknae of the group soundly sleeping against him. Even after becoming an adult he was still so much like a child. Key breathed heavily and tried pulling his numb arm out from under the sleeping boy. “Taeminie, time to get up. We’re here.”

The sleep started wearing off and Key became more aware of the many voices speaking in the car. The manager was making some final detailed instructions about their schedule. Something about a cooking show? This peaked Key’s interest. At least he had something to look forward to once the photo-shoot was over. His face turned a tad sour realizing the photo-shoot was their very first task. Photo-shoots in the morning were the worst. Everyone was so tired and drowsy. Dark circles were so evident sometimes makeup wasn’t sufficient. ‘Thank god for photo-shop’, he thought.

Taemin stretched and yawned with his mouth open in an “O” shape as he always did so cutely. He looked back to his umma who was equally tired and tried to smile. Key just reached forward and fixed his son’s hair which was a little messy from resting awkwardly on his arm. Onew grabbed everyone’s attention and said the usual pep talk before opening the car door to the bitter cold awaiting outside. The freezing air made Key’s senses burn, causing him to wake up instantly. Taemin seemed still partially asleep as he walked out of the car with most of his face hidden behind a scarf and his hoodie up, his movements zombie-like. Key watched as Onew put a hand on the younger’s shoulder and helped him along causing fangirls to scream from the cute gesture. Key realized it was time for him to come out. Why was his body still so slow?

“Sleeping Beauty need a hand? Or would a kiss be better?”

Key saw a hand extended to him from someone who was already standing outside the car. The voice was unmistakable and he felt like hitting the person it belonged to for the corny remark. Instead he took the other boy’s hand to help get his tired body moving.

Screams increased dramatically.

Once his frame emerged from the van and people saw the couple walking together, everyone lost it. Key chuckled and laced his fingers with the other. “Jonghyun-ah…” He sighed. “You did that on purpose you idiot.”

The dark haired boy just laughed and held tighter to Key’s hand. “Come on, everyone loves it.” He pulled Key’s hand to make him lean closer so he had access to his ear. With a smile he added. “…and I know you do too.”

The two being so close to one another only heightened the fangirl’s excitement. Key scoffed and yanked his hand away playfully. “Yah! Too early Jonghyun! Aish.”

The blond stalked into the building, not bothering to look behind him. He could still hear Jonghyun laughing to himself despite the screams as he trailed behind. ‘Idiot…’ he mentally scolded him.

After getting acquainted with the crew in charge of the shoot, everyone started getting changed for their concept. The photo shoot was for their comeback, Sherlock. The pictures wouldn’t be released until the following month. Key was thrilled to know he was going to be on a bed for his segment. Not so thrilled about being shirtless, but he had no choice. Everyone was showing skin today, save for Jinki who got all the luck in the world for getting to cover up under a blanket.

Minho and Jonghyun seemed more prepared than anyone since they’d pretty much attended the gym religiously. Their bodies were conditioned for something like this. Key felt a bit odd since he had nothing to show for himself. Even Taemin had abs forming and here he was with a body so slender, soft, and perfectly toned like woman’s. Could he switch with Onew and be the one with a blanket? Onew didn’t need it. Honestly.

Key sighed. He was waiting in a separate room getting changed while Minho and Taemin wrapped up their shoots and the set was being prepared for Onew who was next.

“I’m so curious, yeah~” a voice sang as it drew nearer.

“Yah, Jonghyun-ah! You’re gonna make me sick of the song before we even get to the comeback stage.” Key teased.

A smirk spread across the older boy’s lips. “You love hearing me sing. Admit it.”

Key hit the other boy’s arm without remorse. “Cocky much?”

Jonghyun pretended to be hurt as he nursed the area the blond had struck him. “Aigoo, you can’t bruise my body right before I head to my photo shoot, Kibum.”

“Pfft, whatever.” Key hissed looking at the boy’s perfectly sculpted arms. He had the small desire to touch them as he stared. They really had grown since their Lucifer stage.

“Impressed?” Jonghyun flexed.

“I seriously will bruise up your precious arms if you keep saying stupid things.”

“Jeez, touchy today are we?” Jonghyun chuckled. “You should expect more of it, or have you forgotten what today is?”

Key blinked a couple times in thought. “Today….is….”

“February 14^th….” Jonghyun finished for his obviously oblivious friend.

“Oh god…” Key breathed, saying the expression in English.

Jonghyun laughed. “Fanservice~ They’ll be expecting it.”

“Valentines Day shouldn’t be an excuse for idiocy.” the blond spat.

“You call my love for you idiocy, Kibum?” Jonghyun gave his best puppy eyed stare.

Key stared back not amused. “So your love for me only exists in front of fans…” He sighed. “…I see your game Jjong.”

Jonghyun’s hand grabbed Key’s chin and turned his face to look him in the face. “Come on Key, no one else is around right now…”

“Yah, yah!” Key laughed pushing the boy forcefully away from him. He noted how strong his chest felt through the black tank-top he was wearing. ‘What the hell Jonghyun’ he screamed mentally.

The brown haired boy just laughed. He heard his name being called for his session to begin.

“Ah, looks like it’s my turn.” He smiled pulling the tank-top off in one quick movement. Key’s eyes widened and he tried to shoo Jonghyun out of the room. “Okay, yah! Hurry!”

“Bwo? You’ve see me like this so often~”

Key stood and pointed his finger out the door trying to emphasize his urgency. “You. Out. Now!”

Jonghyun tossed his tank-top on the nearest chair. “Fine, fine, I’m going, sheesh. You’re such a woman.” He laughed.

“Yah!” Key had enough and tried pushing him out the door, his hands on Jonghyun’s muscular back. “Just get out! You’ll get in trouble.”

Jonghyun turned around and grabbed Key’s wrists holding them away from himself. “Key…”

Key immediately stopped and looked the other boy in the face. He refrained from making a sarcastic remark which was hanging on his tongue as he swallowed hard. “Wh..what?”

“You look perfect okay? Your shoot will be just fine. Don’t worry about it so much. You’ll give yourself stress lines in your flawless face.” He laughed. “Seriously though…” Jonghyun’s eyes fell on Key’s slender frame and he smiled. “It’s…not like you to have self-doubt. You’re above that Key. It just wouldn’t be you if your body was any different.”

Key felt his face getting hot. Was his sulking about the shoot so clear to Jonghyun? How long had he been sitting there making his concerns so obvious? Well, this was embarrassing.

He heaved a sigh. He’d put on a good show for the cameras as he normally did, but inside he still felt uncomfortable. It amazed him how Jonghyun always saw straight through him. He always read him so easily. It was all he could do to nod and say thank you before shoving the other boy out of the room. ‘You know me too well Jonghyun…’ he thought as he picked up Jonghyun’s tank-top and folded it neatly before setting it down again.

Jonghyun was right though. Normally Key was more confident than this. He never had any issues with the way he presented himself, it was just this one specific category… He shook his head. It didn’t matter. He was going to be the person Jonghyun knew so well and make the camera love him.

And he did exactly that.

Once Key strode into the room and laid himself on the bed, the shoot went by without incident. Jonghyun stood against the back wall, arms crossed and smiling at Key as he modeled flawlessly. He had that “See, I told you” smirk on his face as he watched the diva at work. If Key wasn’t so focused on the camera man, he might have walked over to wipe that smile off his face. Still, he was grateful for the little pick-me-up from a little while before. Jonghyun always seemed to come through on things like that; always able to pick up on the small things. Key liked that about him.

Before long it was over, Key finished his shoot and everyone clapped. People continuously bowed to one another and many “Good job”s and “Thank you”s were exchanged.

Key saw Jonghyun on the other side of the room who was smiling widely and giving him a thumbs up.

‘You idiot…’ he thought as he gave the boy a smile in return then continued to bow to the crew members.

Each one of the members politely exited the building and climbed back into the van which was waiting outside. Key looked along the gate lining the property of the company’s building. Were there still fans outside?

Screams.

He shuddered. Yes. Of course they were still there. ‘Be thankful’ he told himself as he found a seat next to Jonghyun.

Key did a double take. Was Jonghyun wearing…

“Oh, look. We match.” Jonghyun noted shamelessly.

“Aish, you really want to do this don’t you?” Key laughed.

“Don’t you guys do a lot of fanservice already?” Taemin whined.

“Not enough apparently.” Minho laughed. “Just keep it to a minimum, eh?” He warned.

“You make it sound like we’re going to make out on stage!” Key said defensively.

“Well, there’s an idea.” Jonghyun joked.

“Yahh, yeobo!” Key shoved him playfully.

“You two are practically married. I can hear the wedding bells.” Onew chimed in.

“It’s Valentines Day. I’m worried.” Minho tried to hide a smile.

“Yah, I don’t want a sibling.” Taemin cried.

“Cause god knows one misfit is enough.” Key shot a glance at Taemin. “Maybe a brother or sister would be good for you so you’d finally realize the world doesn’t revolve around you.”

“Yah, I don’t think that.” Taemin pouted.

“He gets that complex from umma.” Key could feel Jonghyun’s arm snake around his waist.

“Yah! Not true! You know what? Don’t touch me!”

Everyone was laughing as the car departed from the parking lot. They all knew Key’s diva side was mostly for show. He was one of the most selfless members of the group. He did everything he could for them and they loved him for his efforts. He had a special bond with each member. The one closest to his heart next to Taemin was the ‘idiot’ Jonghyun. He didn’t know if he wanted to kiss or kill him half the time. Yes, that’s right. Kiss. He had no doubt in his mind if he were a girl he’d be dating Jonghyun. No if’s, and’s, or but’s; it would happen. Jonghyun was that best friend he’d been searching for forever and he happened to find him once joining SME. He never knew they’d come so far together, but he was grateful for him being in his life. He knew him so well and he sometimes didn’t know what would happen if Jonghyun hadn’t been there. He smiled to himself as he relaxed back in his seat and found his hand wondering to Jonghyun’s. Feeling Key’s slender fingers trace the top of his hand he smiled that stupid smile Key loved and took his hand. Leaning his head onto Jonghyun’s shoulder without a word, he fell asleep and hoped he would dream of those days when they were just beginning their journey together.

~*.An hour Later.*~

“Yah! Don’t mix that. It’ll be too sweet!”

“I’m no expert at this! You know that!”

“Aish, Jjong! You’re hopeless!”

An announcer’s voice rang through the stage speakers. “Thirty seconds!”

“Aiishh! Just put them into the box for presentation! I’ll finish rolling the omelet! And don’t drop anything!”

“Alright, alright! Sheesh, so pushy!”

Jonghyun tried to carefully put the food Key had mostly made into the bento box for display as quickly as he could.

5!

It was coming out okay, as far as he thought.

4!

“Oh my god, what are you doing?”

3!

“I was doing as you told me!”

2!

“You call that presentable? Aish, move!” Key moved past Jonghyun and put the remaining pieces of rolled omelet into the bento box.

1!

BEEEEPPPPP!

Everything stopped and screams and cheers were heard from the audience.

“Let’s have a look at what each couple made together.”The MC stated as he walked to the other side of the stage.

Taemin and Onew were first, Minho and a fan were second, while Jonghyun and Key were last.

Key fiddled with his pink apron to keep himself from fixing the bento box. Jonghyun massaged Key’s shoulders and spoke softly. “Calm down, it’s just a game yeobo.” He laughed.

Fans squealed. It was safe to say more than half were focused on Key and Jonghyun’s antics then on the actually judging of each dish that was made. When it finally came to their turn everyone’s focus was on them. “What do we have here?”

“We made a traditional bento box with sweetened omelet, onigiri, and sliced assorted vegetables.” Key spoke informatively.

“Ah, is this what happens when staying overseas for so long?” The MC prompted with a laugh.

“It’s actually quite delicious and very nice for a girl to make for her boyfriend.” Key stated.

“It seems you made most of this yourself while your partner just watched.” Everyone laughed.

“Ahh, he’s got to get more practice.” Key teased glancing at Jonghyun.

“I helped! I was the one who laid everything out for show! That masterpiece is my work.” Jonghyun was desperately trying to save himself.

“Looks like a 5 year old tried to make his own lunch for the first time with his mother.” The MC and everyone burst into laughter.

“JongKey! JongKey JongKey!” The fans chanted.

“It seems the fans want you to do something?” The MC turned to the crowed then back to the couple. “Since you made this mostly Key, why don’t you feed Jonghyun-ssi?”

The screams were deafening.

Key laughed since this was nothing new. He fed the members all the time. “Jjong, say ahh~”

Key had grabbed one of the onigiri and held it out to Jonghyun.

He his lips and took a bite out of it. His lips gently grazed Key’s fingers as he took the plump onigiri in his mouth. Key hid the odd feeling in his stomach as he took the remaining piece and popped it into his own mouth.

More screaming.

The MC shushed everyone down. “How was your partner’s cooking?”

Jonghyun just nodded with a smile and a mouthful of rice giving a thumbs up. “Mnn-hmmm!”

“Perfect as always, I’m sure. Ah, so skilled Key-ssi.” The MC concluded before announcing a commercial break.

Everyone began cleaning up their messes and clearing the stage for the next segment. They would be dancing. While cleaning their ingredients off the counters and tables, Jonghyun exclaimed as he had found something. “Key! Come here.”

Key left what he was doing and went to see what Jonghyun was fussing over.

“Bwo?”

“Look what I found~” Jonghyun smirked as he held up an unopened Pocky box.

Somehow Key knew where this was going. “…and?”

“Share with me~” Jonghyun said as if it was obvious.

It was obvious. “Look, just because it’s Valentined Day-“

“Just do it Key.” Jonghyun put a stick of pocky in his mouth with a smirk. That smirk. Key really wished he was a girl at the moment.

“Idiot…” Key spoke to himself as he leaned forward and began eating the opposite end.

Jonghyun slowly grew closer and Key took smaller bites. The way Jonghyun was tilting his head and the smirk on his face, Key was sure he was asking for it. He was going to kill him after this for sure. Soon, they were mere inches from one another and Key with a spur of the moment decided to grab one of the nearby pans and cover their faces as they drew dangerously close. Fans screamed, the last bite was left and Key took it, brushing his lips every so lightly to Jonghyun’s.

The screaming seemed to fade as his heartbeat was the only thing ringing in his ears. He could see the crowd’s suspicion of what might have actually happened behind the cover of the pan. What was that? What on earth even possessed him to do that? It was a fluke. It had to be. Just because of Valentines Day. Yeah, that’d be his excuse. He could see it all over the fan sites now. JongKey Confirmed on Valentines Day by Secret Kiss. Good job Kibum. He dared not to look at Jonghyun after that. He couldn’t bear to think of the look on his face yet he couldn’t help but glance at the corner of his eye. He seemed unfazed. Jonghyun was acting like nothing happened. Really? Or was this just for the stage so no one was suspicious? Key wasn’t sure but he was more than positive he was going to spend the rest of the day with everyone but Jonghyun.

He did exactly that. In every other show or radio show they went to that day he sat down next to Taemin, Minho, or made sure someone was sitting between him and Jonghyun. Why on earth was it such a big deal? It was by accident if he thought about it. A simple slip up. No one else seemed to have noticed it besides him. Possibly because it was him who had experienced it? Either way, if no one else seemed to have noticed then why let it bother him so much? Jonghyun seemed to acting just fine as well. Though Key did feel his eyes on him a little more than usual. No matter, he would keep his distance until he could sleep it off. Everything would return to normal tomorrow. At this point Key was certain the holiday was what was making him feel so anxious.

~*.1:54am.*~

Everyone went straight to their rooms. Taemin and Onew went to bed while Minho went to stay with the manager.

.

He forgot he shared a room with him.

Well this is great. How on earth was he going to get past this? The look in Jonghyun’s eyes as they got out of the van to head into the dorm was very questionable. He knew an interrogation was coming. How to avoid this? A shower? Yeah, that’d be a good way to pass the time and let Jonghyun drift to sleep before sneaking into the room to sleep himself.

Key retreated to the restroom after grabbing some clothes to sleep in. Closing the door behind him he quickly the shower and tried to let himself relax. The steam felt nice and calmed his anxious nerves. Why did Jonghyun make him feel so on edge? All that JongKey stuff was just for show and it never bothered him before. It was all in fun. This one time that Key finally decided to take it a step further could possibly cost him his friendship if he didn’t handle it correctly. That scared him. One stupid act could change everything and Key hated thinking about what Jonghyun could be thinking about him. Key prayed it would be forgotten tomorrow. It would only be remembered as that one funny thing that happened on Valentines Day and Jonghyun wouldn’t think too much into it. If there was ever a time Key wished for Jonghyun’s dense nature to be prominent, it would be now.

Turning off the shower he was certain he’d spent enough time in there. He hated pruning.

Slipping on his boxers and pajama bottoms he dried his hair slightly with the towel before quietly opening the door to slip into his and Jonghyun’s room. He had the passing thought of sleeping on the couch but thought of the consequences of waking up with a sore back. Nevermind. The bed was calling him.

Everything seemed safe as he peered into the room. Jonghyun was asleep on his bed snoring like the obnoxious dog he was. Key laughed in his head at how cute he actually thought it was. He was about to nestle himself comfortable under the blankets until he heard Jonghyun shift in his sheets.

Damn it.

“Key….” He said quietly.

Key swallowed hard and tried to stay quiet. Maybe he’d think he was asleep already.

“Key.” Jonghyun’s voice was more affirmative. He knew Key was awake.

“N…ne…” Key gave up.

Jonghyun his side to face Key. “What was up with you today?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Key lied.

“Don’t give me that.” Jonghyun sounded irritated.

“I wanted to spend time equally with everyone.”

“You were avoiding me.”

“No. I was just breaking the routine everyone expects when it comes to us. I wanted to spend the day with others…”

“Don’t lie to me.” Jonghyun sat up.

Key grasped his blankets. “I’m not.”

“You kept away from me and didn’t even look at me after we left that cooking show.”

“I…”

“You what?” Jonghyun demanded.

Key could feel tears in his eyes. Why on earth was he crying?

“You what, Kibum?” Jonghyun got up from his bed and went to Key’s.

“I’m afraid of losing you okay!” Key cried.

Jonghyun saw the fresh tears in Key’s eyes and stopped. His mouth was parted ever so slightly. “…losing me….?”

“I know what happened at the show was stupid and we let the fans influence it, but I didn’t know what for or why I did that. It just felt like it was right and I wanted to at the spur of the moment but then once it happened I felt guilty because I didn’t consider how you felt and then I got scared because of what you might have thought of me. So I didn’t want to give you the time of day to question me about it because the scariest thing that could happen to me is losing you Jonghyun!”

The string of sentences came out in one emotional roll. Key’s sniffling was the only thing that could be heard now. Jonghyun sat completely still without a word. “…is that…really what all that was about?” Jonghyun’s voice broke the silence.

Key could only nod.

“Key…”

“No, it’s okay. I get it. I’ll let you have your space until you’re okay to be around me again.”

“Key.”

“I’ll even switch rooms and stay with Taemin so you can share with Onew.”

“Key!”

“What?”

“If you’re going to kiss me, you have to do it right.”

Without even a second to think about what Jonghyun had actually said it happened. Key felt light headed as Jonghyun’s lips collided with his. What was this? Had he actually gotten away with sleeping and all this was a dream? He hoped not.

The kiss was slow and sweet. Key’s hands had found their way to Jonghyun’s back gently massaging it as they broke apart. No words were spoken, just the light sound of their breathing filled the room.

What just happened? Did it really just happen? They kissed and Jonghyun was the one who initiated it.

Key opened his mouth to speak.

Jonghyun silenced him. “I don’t know what for or why I did that. It just felt like it was right and I wanted to….” His voice trailed as he quoted Key from earlier.

The tears that were forming in Key’s eyes were for a completely different reason. While he was still in shock from what just happened he was more focused on the fact that Jonghyun understood him. He knew all along what this was all about and yet he never pushed him away. Key tried to contain himself as Jonghyun climbed into bed beside him and pulled him into his chest.

“Aish, aren’t I supposed to be the crybaby?” Jonghyun teased Key’s back.

“Shut up, you idiot.” Key cuddled as close as he could to Jonghyun.

“Key….”

“Hmmm…” He kept his eyes closed enjoying the warmth of Jonghyun enveloping him.

“I love you.” Jonghyun held him closer. “I mean it. Something so silly couldn’t make me hate you. Not after everything we’ve been through. Not after all the memories we’ve made. Not with how much you mean to me.”

“Yah! Stop saying such things! Are you trying to make me fall for you?”

“Onew did say we were practically married.”

“Aish, you really are stupid. We’re both playing with something dangerous here Jonghyun…”

“If I’m an idiot for loving you then, fine. It’s not the first time I’ve been called that. And if I’m going to be with you then I guarantee it won’t be the last.” Jonghyun laughed.

“Still such a child….” Key shook his head.

“Either way… I’m not saying anything official. Just saying what my heart is telling me. It’s odd…. and a bit unorthodox…”

“You think?” Key scoffed.

“…but I won’t lie about the way I feel. Not when it comes to you.”

Key looked up at Jonghyun’s face and saw the sincerity in his eyes. “You idiot….” He sighed burying his face in Jonghyun’s chest. “I love you too….”

They both said nothing more to one another. No more words were needed. They were honest and that was the most either could ask of the other. Maybe they’d wake up thinking last night was a dream. If they woke up the next morning as if nothing happened and resumed life just like before, then so be it. Maybe something would happen next Valentines Day. Either way, Key would never admit how badly he hoped that first kiss would not be their last. It didn’t matter to him if Jonghyun was his best friend or his lover. As long as it meant being by his side, then that was all he needed. 

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First JongKey fanfic ever and ....yeah... Dunno how I feel now that it's published but, I was pretty happy with it a few mnutes ago. HAHAHA, oh well~ I hope you liked it and it wasn't a complete waist of time~ 

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