By now it was pretty obvious that Minseok’s friend Jimin really started to hate Minseok, simply because he got to spend so much time with his idols & according to Jimin his older friend “didn’t value their time together enough”, because he isn’t even in any kind of fanboy-mode when he’s around the EXO-members. Luckily Minseok got help from Luhan and Baekhyun and he got signatures & once even concert tickets for his friend in order to soothe him. In secret though, Jimin wasn't mad at Minseok and he couldn’t believe his luck but he tried his best not to show too much of his happiness (though failing completely), in order to tell his friend he better be relishing his time.

On a normal Tuesday, Minseok planned on going to pay his idol friends a visit, because he got a message from Baekhyun that Luhan was sick. He had to make some fun of him for that. After Getting dressed he left his apartment and noticed that he’s actually pretty well dressed. Skinny denim jeans showed his well-shaped , a rolled-up shirt and a stylish beret to complete his look. One could mistake him for an idol he thought to himself and lets out a giggle.

It was already about 7 p.m. when Minseok arrived at the SME building after receiving a few looks on his way on this summer night’s day. When he entered the building a staff member already greeted him, recognizing him as a regular. Today was one of the rare days that he actually went to EXO’s dorm, since Luhan wasn’t really able to move around. Baekhyun welcomed his friend with a warm hug, which Xiumin gladly returned.

Oh, how good this felt.

The younger showed Minseok the way to Luhan’s and Kris’ room, where they found the oldest EXO-member miserably laying in his bed. In fact, they left the room quite fast again, because neither of the healthy boys wanted to get sick. Therefore, they both shortly greeted Luhan, made a joke and went to the parlor, meeting with the other EXO-members. All the while Xiumin never leaving Baekhyun’s side.

The evening flew by incredibly quickly. Baekhyun and Chanyeol were playing games and Xiumin had the chance to talk to other EXO-members, he even once joint the younger’s game, getting intoxicated by the good mood and the fun he had. At about 11 p.m. the men became tired and Minseok decided it’s best for him to leave now. But the weather wasn’t in his favor. When he looked outside the window, he saw floods of water pouring down and the trees swaying strongly. Baekhyun, being the first one to notice the unfortunate circumstances, recommends checking online if the trains are still driving during this tempest. Xiumin just made a grimace when it turned out that there goes nothing with the public transport and taking a cab would cost a fortune. Flicking his tongue, the oldest contemplated on what to do. As if reading his thoughts Baekhyun proposed him:

“You know… you can stay here.”

Taken out of his thoughts, Xiumin quickly turns his head towards Baekhyun, blinking a few times. “Uh… you sure?” he stutters. “’Cause your dorm is already so small and well… would the others approve anyway?” Baekhyun only shrugs calmly.

“I’m pretty sure yeah, but I’ll go and ask if they mind.”

“Not necessary Baekhyun, nobody minds.” Kyungsoo said almost indifferently in his dull tone as he makes his way past Baekhyun. Chen patted Xiumin’s shoulder friendly and joined:

“Sure, you’re a good guy and you hang around us a lot anyway. Also, you’re Baekhyun’s friend and therefore ours.” Giving the oldest a kind smile.

“Friend…?” Xiumin repeated to himself, inaudible for the others. That moment there was joy and maybe slight disappointment in his gut.

Consequently, Baekhyun smiles widely and in a smug tone declared how right he was and therefore how intelligent and amazing he is while moving dramatically around, making everyone in the room start laughing. After a moment Xiumin looked back up and asked:

“But where do I sleep?”

Baekhyun pointed plainly to his bed as he says:

“That’s all I have to offer.” Minseok stared at Baekhyun incredously. “If you don’t mind, that is.” Baekhyun continued timidly. Xiumin once again takes a look at the bed. The bed really was made for one person only, considering their beds are counted and everyone sleeps in their own one. That’s going to be cramped night…

“No, it’s perfectly fine. I’m the one taking space in your bed, so I should be the one asking.” A gentle smile graced the younger’s beautiful face: “Don’t worry I don’t mind it at all.” From the back of the room the both men could hear Chanyeol humming in approval. Baekhyun’s roommate didn’t mind the commoner to stay, since they are all manly men and it wasn’t his space in the bed he had to spare after all.

“Aaah, come to think of it, you’ll need some sleeping clothes! We should have about the same size, so I’ll lend you some of mine.” Baekhyun noticed and walked to the wardrobe looking for some fitting clothes for the adorable man with whom he was about to share his bed with. Baekhyun made sure to get something extra comfy and fancy in order to comply the elder’s taste. Even though sharing clothes or rather lending clothes was a normal thing for friends, Minseok couldn’t help but blush at the thought of wearing Baekhyun’s clothes, to feel the same fabric on his skin and to get the chance to be engulfed in Baekhyun’s smell in more than one way. It didn’t make any sense to him, but just watching the younger getting him his clothes made him so damn happy, it almost felt like he was completed.

Baekhyun turns around and hands Xiumin his clothes for the night. Gratefully accepting, Xiumin got rid of his tight pants and the other males in the room did the same to get into their pajamas. Xiumin couldn’t help but think how Jimin would kill to be in the same situation as he’s currently in. But Xiumin was also kinda bashful in that moment. It was his first time to see an undressing idol (emphazising on idol, singular!) right in front of him. His eyes glued on Baekhyun’s skinny legs that slowly got exposed as the younger lets the trousers slide down his ankles. All his clothes grazed his smooth skin, exposing here and there a further part of his body.

The two younger men were already finished when Xiumin came to his senses and noticed that he had to change as well. Just leaving the room to change would be rude, he thought, but now the others no longer were focused on themselves. Slightly blushing, Xiumin looks on the ground and starts changing, as fast he could, into his friend’s clothing, too immersed to notice that the younger watched him with just as hungry eyes, as he did a few moments ago…

After their night routine, it was finally time to go to bed and once again, the two sharing the bed for the night stand puzzled in front of the small bed, wondering now where who is going to sleep how.

“I sometimes wake up, to go to the toilet…” Baekhyun says bluntly

“Well I don’t, so I guess I should sleep on the wall’s side.” Baekhyun nods his head and hums in approval. Xiumin crawls on the bed, pressing his back to the wall to leave Baekhyun as much space as possible.

The puppy like boy had to chuckle at that and slowly laid down on his back next to his precious friend. Baekhyun was too nervous to look at Xiumin, so he stared at the ceiling when they started whispering before actually sleeping.

“You don’t have to press yourself so strongly against the wall… You won’t be able to sleep like that.” Xiumin tried his best not to let his nervousness show and to sound as casual as possible.

“But… don’t say that I’m taking too much space then.” He replied cheekily. “You would never.” Baekhyun remembered that he should stop being so idly. “In fact, there’s a way for me to make more space here.” Baekhyun rolled on his side, now facing Xiumin with their faces only inches apart. Baekhyun stares calmly into Xiumin’s dark orbs determinedly and on the other side was Xiumin and his flustered state quite visible.

Was this moment real? He’s at peace, not troubled or anything and lays so close to Xiumin. He smells his cologne mixed with his own and Xiumin’s body smell combined with his clothes. His heart should race like crazy, but every second that passes he finds himself calming down, feeling comfortable warmth resting in his chest. Completely drawn into the other’s soul through his eyes, he couldn’t help but feel blessed. How lucky he was to experience this moment. If only the other felt the same they thought.

They dwell in silence a little before they hear an inhumane snore coming from Chanyeol’s bed. The tension now broken, they start giggling.

Suddenly a wave of tiredness overcomes the both of them, all their adrenaline being gone. They should sleep Minseok thought. For a moment, the thought “he actually deserves to learn the truth” crossed his mind, but he wasn’t able to perceive it, due to his tiredness. While his eyelids became heavier, he managed to mumble out a “Good night” which delighted Baekhyun, who desperately tried to stay awake as long as possible to hear Xiumin’s words clearly and to relish the moment a little longer. Baekhyun whispers his reply to the older with a faint smile on his lips, letting his eyes fall shut as well.

However, Xiumin continued to mumble incoherent words which Baekhyun considered cute, until Xiumin uttered weakly in his daze:

“My name…” There was a long silence and if it wasn’t for Xiumin’s beautiful voice, Baekhyun wouldn’t have listened subconsciously so closely to it.

“Minseok…” These syllables went off Xiumin’s lips so perfectly smooth, as if they belonged to these lips.

Baekhyun rips his eyes open abruptly, incredulous to what he just witnessed. How on earth was he supposed to sleep now?!

A/N:

Now that Luhan is sick, he isn't a threat to Baekhyun hitting on MInseok. But it seems like Baekhyun is quite in the lead anyways....

In my mind the change of scene when Baekhyun said that Minseok could sleep in his bed, was very comedic. I could imagine that to happen in a comedy movie. lol

The long cursive paragraph at the end is supposed to show Baekhyun's and Minseok's thoughts. It starts with Baekhyun but the monologue is meant for both.

I said it once (or twice already?) and I will say it again: there are many tiny details and clues that give hints for the ending.

What do you think is one of those details? Tell me if you have an idea!

Comments are always welcome! :)