Part 3 - Chapter 19
I Wanna LoveA/N: Did you read Chapter 18? This is a double update!
19
The sky was overcast and rain pattered down outside the window. It was rare for rain to fall in Winter, but of course it would choose the day that Niel was supposed to meet his blind date. He still wasn't convinced this was the best idea. His idea had been better, going to Shinhwa every spare moment to find the guy he had kissed. Too bad Chanhee and Byunghun were being annoying about it.
Niel watched the rain form puddles on the road, hypnotising ripples playing over their surfaces as more rain fell. He didn't want to go tonight. He wanted to stay home and watch TV. He wanted to sort his socks. He wanted to do literally anything other than go on a date with a man that wasn't the certain person he was searching for.
But Byunghun had been so excited and helpful. Chanhee was right, he was being supportive. So Niel would go. Reluctantly.
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Changhyun snuggled into his doona, it was a rainy winter day; perfect for sleeping in. All he needed now was Jonghyun here with him. He grabbed his phone from the bedside table and called him instead.
“Hello sweetie.” Jonghyun answered his call.
“Hello. It’s rainy and cold today.” Changhyun said cutely.
“It is. I hate the rain.”
“You moved to the wrong city.” Changhyun told him with a smile, “Are you coming over? It’s cuddle weather.”
“I’m just on my way now, baby. Did you want me to get you some food?” Jonghyun asked. He was just so sweet. Changhyun’s heart melted.
“Yes please. Soup.” Changhyun requested, child-like.
“You got it. I’ll see you soon.” Jonghyun’s voice was warm and sweet through the phone. Changhyun’s stomach tingled.
“I love you.”
“I love you too. I’m hanging up.” Jonghyun said and the call disconnected.
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Byunghun stared vacantly out the window, watching the winter rain fall. He hoped it would ease up before Niel's date that night. Despite the younger being reluctant Byunghun had a good feeling about this. From what Jonghyun had told him his hyung was in need of a friendly distraction too. The pair would be perfect for each other. They could both learn to get on with their lives.
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Jonghyun pulled up his hood as he stepped back out into the weather. Rain. He hated rain, it ruined his hair. Hopefully it would clear out before the evening. Minsu needed everything to go well on this date. Without a win, he would slip further into his depressive funk about not finding his mystery man. Jonghyun was beginning to worry about him.
As he was contemplating anything else that could be done for his hyung, his phone rang. With a small smile, he answered it. Changhyun’s cute voice distracting him from his worries instantly.
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Chanhee woke alone in the bed. He cast around for Byunghun, scared that he had disappeared. He found his lover standing at the window watching the rain. He was and seemed to be lost in thought. Chanhee smiled and sat up. Taking the doona with him he shuffled over to Byunghun, wrapping his arms around his waist from behind and resting his chin on the slim shoulder. He enveloped Byunghun in the fluffy blanket too.
“Hey. Whatcha thinkin’?” Chanhee asked, yawning widely and then placing a kiss on Byunghun’s neck.
“Rainy.” Byunghun mumbled.
“Mm. Bed weather.” Chanhee kissed his neck again.
Byunghun chuckled, turning to face Chanhee. Chanhee kissed his lips instead.
“Also, do I need to remind you that we have neighbours across the street and you aren’t wearing any pants?” Chanhee mumbled.
“Well it’s a good thing you brought me a blanket.” Byunghun shrugged, turning back to the weather outside.
They stayed that way for a while, simply watching the rain fall and enjoying one another’s warmth.
“Do you think I did the right thing?” Byunghun asked in a hushed tone. Chanhee knew he was talking about Niel’s impending date.
“I think you did.” Chanhee nodded, “He’ll be ok.”
“He says this other guy is The One. Do you think I’m…” Byunghun sighed, “Do you think I’m a bad person for not believing him?”
Chanhee chuckled.
“No. And if this guy is The One, then this whole thing won’t work out. And if he isn’t then we helped our little brother find himself a little more. You did good Byung, don’t worry.” Chanhee rocked them side to side a little.
“I hope so.” Byunghun sighed, turning to hide his face in Chanhee’s neck.
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Minsu yelled fish prices and scanned the market, people in clear plastic ponchos moved through slowly, rustling loudly as they walked. The sound of the rain on the corrugated iron roof and echoes of hawking and haggling made the whole shed vibrate. He didn’t usually work Saturdays but Sinfungh had called him in; the old man’s wife was sick and their son was caught up on the mainland. Minsu couldn’t leave the stall closed for a day.
Rain was a prefect reflection of how Minsu felt about this blind date. Miserable and cold. He didn't want a blind date, he didn't want a regular date, he wanted to find the man that had driven him crazy! He wanted to find the slim, delicate man and pull him close. He wanted to hold him against his chest and hide from the rest of the world. The weight of this desperation and sadness was wearing on him. He just needed to find his other half. He knew he was close. He was out there and was searching for him too. Minsu was sure of it.
He would go to meet this date, tell him he was sorry and that he wasn't actually looking to date anyone. Jonghyun would be satisfied that he went and Minsu could return to his search.
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The rain had petered out around sundown, leaving the pavement damp for the rest of the evening. Niel stood idly against the shop wall, standing under the streetlight and waiting. His date was meeting him here near the cafe and they would continue on to dinner or wherever they were going.
He waited. Occasional people passing by. The wet weather had turned the city cold and most people were home with their loved ones. Niel sighed and checked his phone. He was early.
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Changhyun pressed his nose into Jonghyun’s armpit, exhaling in a rush of air. Jonghyun jumped, throwing both of them off the couch a
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