he didn't know when it started, how it started, even. he just knew what it felt like. cool and crisp air surrounded him and the next thing he knew was that a deep voice resounded, "careful!" as he tripped on his untied shoelaces. the owner of the voice- a tall, burnette, handsome boy, no, man, of no older than 24, with a chisled tanned face, and a kind smile- lept forward and caught the falling boy with right before he hit the cold, hard asphalt.

"are you alright there?" the tanned male questioned the other, his arms still gripping the other's firmly but gently.

the other boy, who was a rather pale, a little taller than the average male, with dark black hair and high cheekbones, let out a soft sigh, "i- i'm okay," he stuttered out, "thank you."

the tanned male gave the black-haired lad a soft smile, "careful now," he helped the other get back on his feet, "i'm minho, choi minho," he held out a hand, "and you are-?"

"key, but like, it's not like my real name, y'know?" he spoke with a soft tongue, and shook minho's extended hand, "my real name's kibum, by the way, it's up to  you what to call me though," he let go of the other's hand and waved it about the air, "whatever floats your boat, really," he continued, "oh yeah, and thanks for saving me, like right on time, do you wanna get coffee or something?"

minho emitted a small chuckle, and kibum slightly froze in his place because god dammit kibum way to ruin your chances god i ed up shi-

"okay, kibum. yeah, coffee would be nice. do you have a place in mind, or something?" the brunette spoke gently, and kibum realized he had a small lisp, too. and god that is so cute.

kibum lightly shook his head, "no, not really. but hey, we're in the middle of incheon. we're bound to find something, right?" the boy looked around.

the sound of people talking and heel's clicking on asphalt was slowing dispersing into the red-yellow leaves that were falling down from trees. some that stood high and mighty, whereas others, well, not so much. kibum didn't know why, but he liked the over-all feel of autumn. the feeling of the first crisp wind of autumn is kibum's favorite, and the first leave the fall down near is house is the one that he takes care not to step on his way to work hurriedly. he took a look around their surroundings- people rushing by, cars going through the streets swiftly, nearly everyone clad in a coat and some sort of yellow, brown or red scarf, shops and stalls built parallel to either sides of the road. he turned back to minho, only to see the other was already staring at him.

minho let out a small, surprised cough, "yeah, we're bound to find something. but i know this really good place and it's basically right around the corner. i kind of go there every other day or so, their coffee is heavenly." he ended with a soft smile.

"let's go there, then."

and they did. 

"so, minho, like.. talk." kibum spoke, bringing his cup of mocha latte to his lips, sipping lightly and wrapping both of his hands around the brown mug, setting it down on the wooden table, leaning forward in interest.

minho rose an eyebrow, tilting his head light, "i'm not sure what there is to tell you about me." he let out a sonorous chuckle, crinkling his eyes at the corners which was 'so ing cute oh my god me' according to kibum's train of thought.

"um. anything. anything at all." kibum shrugged, looking straight at the other with a goofy grin plastered on his face, "how about the basic stuff? like your birthday or something. oh! what colour do you like?"

after that, they talked, and talked, and talked. oh, and how lovely it felt to the both of them. they exchanged jokes, stories, and drowned their worries in coffee and each others laughs. hours flew by, and they didn't even take any notice of it. until a blonde lady dressed in the cafe's uniform, consisting of a pair of khaki jeans, a white shirt, and a peach coloured apron around her slim waist, approached the two.

"excuse me, there's a few customers waiting for a seat and all the others are occupied, and you've been here for quite some time, over three hours," she spoke with a gentle tone, "if it would be of no inconvenience, would you please..?"

kibum paused mid-sentenced, flustered and speechless. thankfully, minho filled the gap- "sure thing, no problem. sorry." he spoke, with a soft smile on his face, and the two stood up, picking up their drinks and other items.

they paid for their drinks and walked out of the cafe, slightly embarrassed.

"well, it's nearly seven. i should be going now." kibum sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck, an apologetic smile on his face, "but let's do this again, yeah?"

"oh, sorry for keeping you here so long. do you have somewhere to go..?" minho questioned, quirking an eyebrow as he tilted his head to the side lightly.

"nah, just home," kibum nodded, "so i'll see you later, yeah?"

minho held his index finger up, and dug in his coat. he pulled out his phone, a white samsung s5, and gave it to kibum, "your number, please."

kibum let out a small chuckle, pulling out his phone, a white iphone s5, "and yours, too."

after that, they went their own separate ways. 

kibum couldn't really do anything after that without a grin on his face for the rest of the day, or without expectantly staring at his phone. he knew he was definitely meeting up with the other male soon. 

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first chapter is complete.
the next one is due within a few days.