Key could not leave things as they were and did something he knew he might have to pay for later. He called Jonghyun who was quick to answer in delight. "Let me savor this moment, Key", Jonghyun said immediately Key said hi. Then added, "Come over so we can talk well"

"Hmmm. No, let us meet somewhere else instead"

"You don't trust yourself?"

"I don't trust you" Key answered smartly. Jonghyun decided on a place Key agreed with and Key arrived there promptly. Jonghyun was already there at a table, waiting and greeted Key with, "Drink this. It's a little chilly".

"Thank you", Key took the mug gratefully after sitting down. Once settled, Key told Jonghyun what he needed.

"Minho is in trouble"

"I know"

"Can't you help him?"

"Considering my own position, I don't know that I can Key".

Key took a deep breath before asking, "It's not because of me is it?"

Jonghyun gave him a very slow smile, "No it's not. I really cannot do anything Key".

Key was very disappointed and Jonghyun took his hand in his, "His lawyers are working over time on this. Don't fret", he encouraged. Jonghyun's thumb was caressing Key's palm and his breathing began to get shallow as the thrills of that touch coursed through him. "Jjong", he began

"What?" Jonghyun asked without stopping his subtle caresses. Key uncrossed his legs and recrossed, then pulled his hand away gently.

"You aren't coming back to me are you?" Jonghyun asked softly, looking at the spot Key's palm had been in. Key shook his head and Jonghyun persisted, "Even though you desire me more?"

"Yes, even with that. I am not going to be seeking you out anymore Jonghyun".

Jonghyun backed away and both sat in companionable silence before he got an urgent call and had to leave.

"I am truly sorry I cannot do more Key", Jonghyun said, putting a hand on Key's shoulder from behind him.

"It's alright", Key answered covering Jonghyun's hand with his and he watched Jonghyun jog off wondering how this guy could still turn him with only a hand rub. He did not notice when someone else slid into Jonghyun seat because he was still looking  Jonghyun's way, until a file was pushed his away. He looked away surprised and heaved a great sigh, "Get a life Taemin", he breathed, closing his eyes. Taemin spoke quietly, "Don't worry. I was watching you both so I know this is not a rendez vous of that sort".

Key opened his eyes, "I have always thought you have a more than passing interest in your boss, Taemin".

Taemin crossed his slender legs  languidly and elegantly, then dusted an imaginary lint from his knee, "Look at the file, Key".

Key did not touch the file but his eyes caught some polaroids sticking out  and commented, "You and Minho seem to have the same voyeuristic tendencies. What I don't get is why you are following my friend.  I thought I was your person of interest".

"You are", Taemin answered, "But look at the diffeferent places your friend was seen going to".

Key paid closer attention, "So what?"

"It is your friend who betrayed you before and it is him who betrays you now"

Key pulled back angrily, "Bull!"

Taemin shook his head unoffended, "It is the truth. We knew but---"

Key cut him, "Wait, Jonghyun knew?!"

Taemin nodded, "Yes he did, but he wanted to spare you the pain".

Key was speechless for a moment before finding his voice, "How did Jonghyun know that by keeping quiet, Onew might not try to harm him again?" Key was still struggling to accept all this. He still had not touched that file.

"His reasons", Taemin said enigmatic

Key frowned at Taemin, "What? I don't understand".

Taemin uncrossed his legs and brought his face closer to Key's. "That is not important  right now. Minho's situation is. I am telling you because we cannot be involved that much. But I know your enterprising mind will find the right way to use what I am giving you. And you better not run away again", Taemin warned. On that note, he got up and left.