A/N: Tadaa! Just thought of posting this one because I feel like it LOL.

I AM YOUR ANGEL.
The Second Shot.

“What did you say your friend’s name is, hyung?” Key followed his senior to the cafeteria towards the counter to buy some drinks. 

“Friend? Who?” Jonghyun creased his forehead as he looked behind. Sure he was one of the most feared in the Physics department, but when it comes to Key, he gets really soft. No wonder why Key’s really popular. One, he gets the beast Chansung as a boyfriend and two, he gets to befriend the teacher’s enemy, Kim Jonghyun. Maybe, there’s just really something about this guy, some thought.

“That one in the Math department.” The younger who didn’t seem to mind that he’s getting popular was eager to find more about the guy he bumped with the other day. He saw this guy’s picture on Jonghyun’s phone yesterday, and Jonghyun told him that he was his best friend. Ah, imagine his luck now. The way their skin made contact, and the way the guy called him an ‘angel’. Key couldn’t forget about him. He smiled remembering that face.

“Oh, I have lots of friends over there. And what’s with you today? Are you sick?” Jonghyun just smirked as they settled themselves in their usual spot. His friend was in such a random happy mood today. It’s not everyday that he gets to see him like this. Well, not that he wanted to spoil it, he just wanted to confirm something.

Key then opened his bag to pull out his bento. He used to buy food from the cafeteria but then he felt they weren’t suited for his weak body, so he made it a point to make his own food. “But you said you have a close friend who’s a Math major, you know, that one in your phone.”

“Oh, yes. Minho. What about him huh?” Jonghyun already knew who Key was talking about ever since he asked about his best friend, but he doesn’t get why Minho was such a big deal for Key. He doesn’t remember introducing them to each other before. He wanted to but there wasn’t really time, besides he just met Key.

He could see a tiny smile escaped from the other’s lips. “I just remembered I needed some help in my Math.”

“And so…?”

“Maybe I could ask for some help from… him.”

Jonghyun grabbed those extra chopsticks meant for him and took a bite of Key’s fried dumplings. It was delicious, as always, and he’s thankful that he gets delicious food for free. Key is such a fantastic cook. He digs in for more but after having realized what his friend has said, he suddenly raised his eyebrow. “I don’t remember you ever failing in Math, Kim Kibum. And didn’t you say you hate tutors? And besides, if it’s a tutor you’ve been looking for, why don’t you just ask help from your monster boyfriend Chansung?”

Ack, he really hates that Chansung guy. They’re of the same year but the way he bosses with everything, and geez, Jonghyun just knew that he was Key’s on-off boyfriend since high school.

Key’s smile turned sour. “Oh come on hyung. Didn’t I tell you we’re over? For real. For good. I just realized he’s not good enough for me. Ah, please don’t remind me of that jerk. Anyway, back to tutors. You know I may hate them but this is a special case.” Key said matter-of-factly and smiled.

Jonghyun could only smirk. He knows it doesn’t really matter for him if he broke up with that Chansung or not. He bet they’ll be together again and again anyway. But wait a minute… The way Key’s eyes sparkled when he said it was a special case. For sure he was referring to his best friend Minho. “Ah so why won’t you let me tutor you then? I think I’m pretty good in Math.”

Key acted as if he’s going to vomit. “We’re classmates in most of my classes. Give me a break, hyung. And I’ve never really seen you studying so how can you convince me to study?”

“But we aren’t classmates in Math my dear Key and you don’t know how a Math guru I can be. I can teach you some tricks.”

“Oh come on, I know your tricks already. I need someone different. Someone new.” Key sipped into his juice box and grinned like a lovesick fool.

Oh, gotcha. “Wait, are we even talking about having a tutor here?” Jonghyun glared at his friend. He doesn’t like the way he looks like right now.

“Of course. I’m failing Math, that’s all.”

“I’m telling you, don’t you ever dare Key.”

“What are you talking about, hyung?” That innocent face softens Jonghyun in an instant. See, Key has a very complicated character and sometimes he can be such a pain, but Jonghyun is sure that he couldn’t resist those innocent eyes. There was something in them that you can’t explain. Maybe that’s why Key’s just so noticeable and immediately became popular.

Jonghyun just sighed. “The fierce Yuri is the girlfriend.” He’s not sure if his friend knows Yuri, but he has to give him a warning.

“What the hell hyung? What do you think of me? I mean no harm… but Yuri? Sounds like a familiar name.” Key took a bite of his homemade dumplings while thinking where he ever heard the name. Ah! Yes. Of course.

“Well, it better be.” Jonghyun sips on his soda.

“Yuri of the business department? They say she is quite popular.” He suddenly remembered her stupid face the other day, and how she flirted with Chansung. It makes his blood boil. No one ever cheats with Kim Key.

So, it all makes sense to Key now. That’s why that guy who bumped into him, he found out he really was by the name of Minho, was crying when he saw the flirting.

So he really was the witch’s boyfriend huh.

^^^

Key may still be a freshman but he has a brain of an upperclass. He does well in Physics and he never really had problems with academics. That’s why Jonghyun’s not really sure about the tutor thing, but nevertheless, he knew his best friend needs some money right now. See, his family wasn’t that well-off. Key’s family is ridiculously wealthy, so he thought Minho could earn a lot with his tutor job. After all, Key seems to be a harmless kid and he knows Minho will be safe.

“So… Minho, this is Key, my junior. We’re classmates in three of my classes. Don’t ask why okay, I didn’t fail them.” Minho suppressed a laugh while trying hard to concentrate. He looked at the guy beside Jonghyun. He recognized it very easily, he couldn’t be mistaken.

“And, Key this is your Minho hyung—”

“Hello Key! I’m Minho. You really don’t have to call me hyung. Jjong told me you call him hyung, but I’m much younger than this grandpa so—”

“What the hell Choi Minho! You just cut me! And excuse me, I might be older but we’re just of the same year, granpa?” Jonghyun rolled his eyes, but he couldn’t help but laugh when Minho shook Key’s hand the exaggerated way. Minho might look so serious for some, but he really does have some crazy side too. 

“Oh, hello… Minho… h-hyung. I mean, I’m not used to not call someone older than me by his own name.” Key couldn’t breathe for awhile. He was handsome, and so cute! And gosh, he’s so tall! Just his type. Their skins were in contact again. He felt his face getting hot so he stifled a blush. Does Minho remember him? Why not? But then again, he thought, why would he remember him? He looked so lost the first time he saw him.

“You’ll get used to it, you’ll see.” Minho couldn’t help but smile. His dongsaeng’s face is so adorable, so youthful. He’s the prettiest guy he’s ever seen, and he didn’t even try looking beautiful, he’s just… lovely the way he is. Those pretty eyes, the shiny styled hair and those razor-cut cheeks… and those plump lips…

Wait, what was he thinking? Minho mentally slapped himself.

“So! I gave Minho your number already. I guess… it’s just the two of you next time. Yah Minho! Teach him well okay? I’ll punch you if he ever fails again.” Jonghyun then winked at Key. Better behave too, buddy.

And Key could only float in the clouds with his electrifying smile while nodding to Jonghyun.

***

To: Keyangel

What time will we meet up in the coffee shop? Same time? Minho XD

Key smiled upon receiving the message. It’s been a week and their tutor sessions have been great so far. They meet at the nearest coffee shop in the university. He admits he pretty much knew about the lessons already, but he’s really enjoying Minho’s company, so he pretended to be having a hard time in college algebra. It seems Minho doesn’t notice. Nor does he mind, Key thinks. He felt a tinge of sadness upon thinking about it.

He learned so much about Minho from their conversations. He has an older brother who works in a pharmacy. Minho said this brother wanted to be a doctor but then he had to quit school to help their family. Key was so moved with Minho’s life story. At the age of eight, Minho was forced to work due to lack of money, but then he begged his parents to let him study and he’ll work harder. Minho shamelessly admitted his low-class status that Key was impressed. He never met such guy. 

To: Minho hyung

Can’t make it on time, but I’ll be there at 5pm today. Are you free by then, hyung?^^

Minho, however, frowned upon reading the other’s reply. Because one, he’s been telling Key for the nth time that he doesn’t have to call him hyung, but Key told him he’s just awkward with it. And two, Yuri’s classes end at 5 during Wednesdays. It was Wednesday that day. What makes it more difficult to think was…

Why does he want to see Key so badly? 

Jonghyun noticed the frown plastered on his best friend’s face. They were hanging out at the Math building’s lobby, the place where students are rare. They liked it, quiet and peaceful.

“What could possibly make Choi Minho frown like that?”

“Have you ever felt like you wanted to see someone so badly with no apparent reason?” Minho suddenly blurted out with a question that made the other crease his forehead.

“Eh? Now you’re cheesy…” Jonghyun shook his head and laughed it off but Minho’s face remained serious.

“You know you just had to see hi—I mean, that someone. You had that urge that you can’t really explain. Maybe because that someone makes you happy in a way that only you could understand. Just by seeing that someone, you know your day’s already complete. You get me, hyung?”

Jonghyun thought for awhile when Minho was talking… “Wanting to see someone with no apparent reason… Who makes your day complete?” He felt his cheeks getting hot upon thinking. “I… guess… so. Yeah.”

Minho didn’t seem to notice his best friend’s blushing cheeks as his mind went further. He wanted to see Key now, to hear his carefree laugh and to listen to his endless stories about trivial things, to make fun of him when he mispronounces a Korean word, to make more fun of his messy handwriting, to pinch that nose that blushes when it’s cold, to look at his beautiful face when he’s not looking, to poke those cheeks if he loses concentration on his homeworks, to pretend not to be amused by his jokes when it fact he finds it witty and funny, and most of all, to still convince him not to call him hyung. He laughed by himself upon thinking… he definitely had reasons for wanting to see Key now, hadn’t he?

“Yah, are you alright? What’s wrong with you today?” Jonghyun seemed to have recovered and hit Minho’s shoulder. “A while ago, you were frowning, and then you’re cheesy and now you’re laughing. Don’t scare me!”

Minho grinned and grabbed his stuffs and stood up, he had decided. “I’m alright, hyung. I’m just going to the library. Wanna come with me?”

Jonghyun jerked from his seat. “Library? Nah. You know how I have this love-hate relationship with books. They are my latest allergy.”

“It has always been your allergy, hyung.” Minho just laughed and waved him off. “I’ll see you tomorrow then?”

“Tomorrow? But I thought we’ll pick Yuri at 5?” Actually, Jonghyun just volunteered himself to drive Minho over to the Business Hall because he wanted to see someone.

“Oh. I-I just… maybe I should just go there by myself. I don’t really like to bother you.” Minho felt his heart beat fast. It was the first time he ever lied to Jonghyun.

“Holy grail, since when have you been ashamed with me? Oh come on, Minho.” Jonghyun didn’t seem to notice his little lie and stood up.

“Okay, maybe tomorrrow hyung. I’ll let you drive me. I know you just wanted to see her right? I’ll ask Yuri to introduce you two.” Minho smiled playfully. Jonghyun has always had this small crush on Yuri’s best friend but unfortunately, she doesn’t talk to Minho that much. Maybe she thinks Minho’s just using Yuri to be popular.

Before Jonghyun could blush, he suddenly remembered something. “How are things with Yuri anyway? She told me you weren’t talking to her when it’s just the two of you. What happened?” He looked worried.

“Long story, hyung. But we’re fixing it.” Again, he lied. He couldn’t forget what he saw in the Physics lobby a week ago, how that bigshot Chansung was kissing his girlfriend so passionately. His head aches everytime he thinks about it that he couldn’t talk to Yuri normally, it’s just so awkward, although Yuri has apologized already.

Jonghyun just tapped his back and smiled apologetically. “You guys wouldn’t tell me what’s the cause of your argument, but I hope everything will be alright.”

Minho just nodded. How are they supposed to fix that mess up? He doesn’t even know. All he knows right now is how he wanted to go to that café after going to the library. Nothing else.

^^^

“Minho hyung!” Key happily waved at Minho upon seeing him entering the café. The older waved back, a big smile was on his face. He just saw Key talking to someone on the phone but he immediately hung up upon seeing him.

Minho settled in the table across Key. “Bummie-ah, my name’s Choi Minho, not Minho hyung.” He chuckled playfully, making the other pout.

“Hyung? Don’t call me Bummie. I feel like I’m babied or something.”

“You have to stop calling me hyung if you want me to stop calling you Bummie.” Minho crossed his arms, feeling playful for awhile.

“But Minho hyung…” Key persisted with his pouty lips.

“Okay, okay. I’ll wait until you call me by my name okay? So… first! Homeworks, anything?” Minho clasped his hands together and spoke rather authoritatively. First things first, he was Key’s tutor for the first few minutes.

Key obediently grabbed his bag and pulled out his Math notes. “I don’t really have homework but there’s something that I don’t understand here.” He pointed at some random lesson for the day and mentally slapped himself for choosing that. Minho just taught him advanced lessons the other day. Now he’ll look stupid to him.

“Oh. I guess my explanation’s not enough last time? I’m so sorry.” Minho bowed apologetically. He felt like he failed as a tutor.

Key was taken aback by this gesture. “H-Hyung, it’s not it. I’m just… lazy to understand, that’s all.” He lied again, over and over, but he tried to smile to loosen the other up.

Minho suppressed a laugh. This kid sure is too cute for his own good. He ruffled the other’s hair and look over at the lesson. What he didn’t know was the effect that his action had towards the other. Key went blank for awhile, until he realized that he was indeed blushing, and then giggling until he was out of it and felt like he was floating in air again. It was followed by a poke in the reddening cheek.

“Hey cheesehead, are you listening to me?” Minho pretended to be disappointed and the other just sat up straight and gave him a serious and scared face. “Y-Yes, yes sir, I mean, I mean h-hyung.Ehem. Sorry if I lost concentration.”

Minho secretly laughed. Ah, that’s why he liked this kid. He’s just plain… adorable. He’s so fun to be with, and he was really interesting. He can’t help but fall into his cute antics.

“So… hyung, you were saying that…”

“Here, let me give you some helpful examples.” Minho scribbled fast and Key just looked at his hands, smiling while imagining how it feels to hold those big, rough hands. He got Goosebumps upon realizing this.

Minho, on the other hand, felt his phone vibrating while he was writing. That must be Yuri, calling him for the nth time. Didn’t he text her already, saying he can’t pick her up today? Why is she so persistent?

“Is there something wrong, hyung?” Key noticed Minho’s uneasiness. He imagined he must be awkward to be with, because he would always stay quiet. And who was he for Minho anyway? A stupid student who can’t understand Math. That’s all. 

“Here, try to solve these problems.” Minho handed him his notebook and his pen. He looked over the problems and pretended to pout. Oh well.

“Can I do this hyung?” Key started to write and analyze the problems. He admits they were pretty hard and he needs some serious concentration to solve them, so he puts his index finger on his lips while thinking over, like he always does.

Minho was looking at him this whole time and he can’t help but smile. He completely forgets all about his problems when he sees Key concentrating. He looks so adorable, really. He doesn’t know if Key realizes that. Maybe he does, and he uses it for his advantage. After all, who could resist such a cute and witty little freshman? Minho found himself laughing upon pondering about this.

Key turned his gaze to Minho as he heard the other laughing. He pouted for real. Was he laughing at him because he couldn’t get the equations correct? Aish, he wanted to hit his head on hard concrete now. Does he really look funny?

“Hyung… why are you laughing?” 

“Huh? Oh, nothing. I just… I just remembered the first time we met.” And indeed, some memories went back into Minho’s head. How he bumped into Key that day, and how he felt his strong arms supporting him when he was about to fall down from the hurt, and how that strawberry scent immediately retained in his senses.

“W-What? Oh, it was all thanks to Jonghyun hyung, really.” Key smiled timidly while trying hard to concentrate on what he was writing. 

Minho scanned Key’s beautiful face, aware of its effect on him. He could still smell that strawberry scent now, and he kinda knew he was by it in an instant.

“No, not that. You… you were there with me when I found out my g-girlfriend cheated on me. Remember?”

Key was dumbfounded for a while. So… Minho remembered him from that time? He could have jumped from happiness now, but he felt a sudden air of awkwardness around them. He suppressed his hidden smile and stopped writing to bravely look up and face Minho, but he was shocked to find Minho’s face a few inches from his.

Minho was leaning over Key now. He knew he just wanted to do this all along. But why? he couldn’t explain. Maybe he just wanted a break from his chaotic relationship with Yuri? Maybe. And Key was the perfect break for it. He was the perfect excuse to forget about Yuri.

“Er… hyung? What are you doing…?” Key felt his face automatically flush. What is Minho planning to do? If he’s been planning to do what Key thinks he is planning to do, then they can’t do it here! So many people are flocked at the café now. He swallowed hard as he avoided Minho’s eyes. 

“Key, call me Minho.” 

Minho cupped the other’s chin and they were now looking at each other’s eyes, waiting for the other to move. He was so close… they could have…

“Min—”

“Aish… hm… can I excuse for a while? I n-need to do a phone call.” Minho awkwardly stood up, feeling agitated because of his phone’s non-stop vibration. What is wrong with me? Why did I ever have this urge to kiss him? Minho, this is so wrong!

But why does it feel so right?

Key just watched as Minho’s back disappeared from his view, feeling all restless. What’s the matter with him? He still felt his face flushing a little after that sudden ‘closeness’. He covered his face and slapped it gently. What was that all about? His heart began to beat faster now. He stood up and followed Minho outside, but he stopped upon hearing Minho’s voice. By the sound of it, he knew right away that Minho was pissed.

^^^

“Yuri? I’m busy right now. Can you call me after an hour and a half?” Minho restrained himself from sounding so pissed. 

“But you said you’d pick me up here. I’m still waiting for you. Can you just leave that and go here?”

Minho sighed. Yuri doesn’t seem to get the concept of being busy, does she? “I texted you already, I told you I have something to do right now.”

But his girlfriend was importunate. “Yah! What’s more important huh? That or me?”

Minho was taken aback by the sudden question, and it took him a while to realize that it was indeed hard to answer.

“Choi Minho! Why can’t you answer? Your job or me?” There was noise on the other line, maybe she was still on her building? So she was really waiting for him?

Minho swallowed. Now what? Who’s more important now?

Yuri or Key?

“Yuri… please understand. I’m just doing my job.” He knows he just couldn’t answer that one now. But he sure knows that Key isn’t just a job.

“Yah, Yuri! If your poor boyfriend couldn’t make it, then leave him. We’ll be late. He’ll never be able to afford your drinks anyway.” And then, there was laughter all over. Minho clenched his fist, there goes her friends again, mocking him. He could feel Yuri’s glares at them right now. He appreciates the fact that Yuri doesn’t care if he came from a poor family or not, but he just couldn’t stand her friends. They would always find a way to embarrass him. It just gets on his nerves.

“Come here or… or they will laugh at me all night!” Yuri sounded like a kid. She would always reason that out. She doesn’t want to be the laughingstock of her friends, so she always brings Minho along and buys him branded clothes to show them that Minho can still afford.

“Let’s invite Chansung over, that will be fun!” He heard Jessica speaking, which made him more offended. What is she thinking? Does she know that Minho was on the other line and talking to Yuri? Maybe she does, but as if she cared. 

“Yah, Jessica!” He heard Yuri yelling at her.

“What? Oh, are you talking to him now? Hi Chansung! Come over here! Yuri is waiting for you, ne? We’re on our way to the bar now, you know, where you two first met and—”

Minho hung up. 

^^^
Minho came back to their table only to find that Key already left. He saw a note and a small envelop beside it, tucked under the table’s ash tray. When he opened the envelop, he found a sum of money. His salary?

Minho hyung,
Why didn’t you tell me you had some commitments? You don’t have to allot that much time with me you know. I’m sorry for making you busy you haven’t got time for your girlfriend. Go and spend some time with her. I mean, I think she needs you more. Don’t worry, I’ll still pay you! Tell me if it’s not enough, okay? Thanks hyung!
KEY ^^

What the hell was that? It was as if nothing ever happened earlier. And does he think I was only here for the money? How naïve, Minho thought.

But… Is Key offended by what he did? He doesn’t really know if Key swings that way, and he just dared taking it to another level. He totally went over the line. Thinking about it, if he really is attracted to Key that much, then it means he swings that way?

This is getting so complicated.

He tried calling Key’s number but it was off. Where did he go? How could he leave him with just a note? 

^^^

To: Keyangel

Same time? XD Minho

No response.

To: Keyangel

Hey… Where are you?

Still, no response.

Minho sighed. It’s been two days since Key left him a note in the restaurant, and he still hasn’t replied even once. Minho began to worry. Is Key really mad at him? Would he talk to him if they see each other again?

To: Minho

Sorry about last night honey. Please don’t get mad at me, okay? Jessica says she’s sorry too. She doesn’t mean to say that. D: 

He was still mad at Yuri. She has some explanation to do with him. But he doesn’t care about that now, for all that he wanted was to see Key badly. What could he do now? He almost wanted to punch someone because of this dilemma. The first thing that came to his mind was to call Jonghyun, but he can’t involve him here, so he turned his phone off and put it inside his pocket as he bravely entered the Physics building. Key should be here. He barely even know the people, but he couldn’t care, he just wanted to see Key. He should be here.

He went up the stairs that leads to the second floor as he scanned the place to search for that face, but it’s nowhere to be seen. Finally, as he looked at the stairs that leads to the third floor, he spotted that shiny hair with the weirdest style of them all, and he knew that it was indeed Key. He was walking with a guy and it seems they were having fun. Minho felt a sudden tinge of… he couldn’t really explain it.

“Key! Hey… I’ve been calling you for two days and—hey!” He ran all the way to the stairs to catch up with Key, and he was almost yelling. The other saw him and when he realized it was Minho, he suddenly walked faster to avoid him. 

Key felt his heart thumping quickly. No, he can’t see him now… Not after what happened.

“Yah, why aren’t you replying and why aren’t you talking to me? I’ve been calling you, been texting you and Jonghyun is just not answering my questions. I’m so sorry about what happened, okay? Hey!” Minho tried to grab Key’s hand but the other dodged it and pretended not to hear him. Minho felt his blood rising in his head out of frustration now. 

“Key-ah, I think your friend wants to talk to you.” Lee Jinki, who happens to be the one walking alongside Key, was looking awkwardly at the tall guy who was now panting in an attempt to catch up with his friend.

Key sighed and grabbed his friend’s hand to make him walk faster. “I… I don’t know him, don’t mind him. Let’s just go, Jinki.” 

“But, isn’t he… your tutor?” Jinki looked inquisitively at Key as he was being dragged away. Minho could feel his fists clenching. He appreciates the fact that this guy knows that he was Key’s tutor but the sight of Key holding somebody else’s hand is just too much for him.

“What are you talking about, b-baby? You’re making up stories again.” Key could feel his face flushed once again as he looked over Jinki and forced a smile. Okay, he knows he will get cursed by Jinki after this but he just had to do it to get rid of Minho. What he didn’t know was he was just adding fuel to the fire, and that fire has just started now.

Minho felt his ears getting hotter as he heard the words ‘baby’ escaping from Key’s lips. Okay, was he jealous now? What is this weird feeling engulfing him?

“What the hell Key?” Jinki just whispered. He just knew it’s just one his naughty antics. Key would tell him stories about his tutor and how he got a small crush on him. So, why was he avoiding him now?

“Please, just help me with this will you?” Key whispered back to his friend. He knows it doesn’t make any sense to Minho if he finds out he has a boyfriend or not, but Key just wanted some way out of this situation.

“You’ll let me copy your Math homework after this, okay?” Jinki just smirked as he held unto Key’s hand tightly and looked teasingly at him. Minho just caught it and was ready to strangle Jinki when Key stopped walking. Jinki almost stumbled but luckily Key helped him get on his feet on the ground.

Minho stopped walking too and he could only gasp when Key planted a soft kiss on his friend’s lips. He could feel the ground below him shake as he swallowed hard and felt his feet glued on the floor.

On the other hand, Key just winked at Jinki who was dumbfounded by what his friend did. “Okay, I’ll give you my homework later, let’s go!”

And he tugged Jinki until they went down on the stairs, fighting the urge to look back. He closed his eyes for a while, forgetting the hurt that he just felt looking through those eyes. 

Minho was left to process what he has just seen. How could he do that in front of him? And why is he feeling this way? He couldn’t understand himself either. One thing’s for sure, he was hurt.

He was more hurt when he saw Key kissing someone than the sight of his own girlfriend cheating on him.

^^^

It was raining hard and Key cursed himself for not bringing his umbrella. His apartment was just a few kilometers away from the university so he decided to just venture the rain towards the building’s parking lot. Jonghyun would scold him but he didn’t care about that now. All he wanted to do now was to go home and make and drink some hot chocolate. It had been a very bad day for him. He failed one of his major exams and it was just as rare as Jonghyun would read a book. It’s not that he didn’t take the exam seriously. It’s just that he spent nights thinking about Minho rather than studying for real. And because he avoided Minho now it means he wasn’t really inspired to study these past days. He shouldn't tolerate this anymore. 

He has to stop thinking about him or his life would be messed up. Loving someone else’s man isn’t really what you call a decent act right? He doesn’t want to be talked about because of that.

But then again, what Minho hyung did at the café last time was just… weird. Key couldn’t stop thinking about it. He even got to the point of confiding with Jonghyun but he thought it’s rather pointless. Minho might have been joking at that time. After all, who take that seriously? Even boys from Key’s high school would joke around him. Minho shouldn’t be a less different case now.

And after that, he acted as if he did nothing, stood up and called his girlfriend, Yuri. I heard it all. I was only a job right? Yes. Nothing more than a job. 

As soon as he got out of the gate, he immediately spotted his black BMW so he ran without thinking much about how drenched he got. He just used his heavy Physics book to cover his head as he slid himself inside his car. 

He was about to drive out of the university gate when he saw a familiar figure standing near the café, also drenched in rain water and stranded under the not-so-comforting shelter of a waiting shed. He looked like he doesn’t have his umbrella with him too. 

Key hesitated for a while. No he shouldn’t do this. What did he tell himself just a while ago? He wouldn’t let himself get hurt again. Not again. He knew where this feeling will lead him to, and Key doesn’t want that ending.

But as he saw Minho’s face he wasn’t able to fight it and before he could even realize he stopped the car in front of the shed and opened the windows. “Minho hyung.”

“Bummie?” Minho flinched at the sight of the other and before he could even recover, Key unlocked the door of his passenger seat. “Come, you’re all wet.”

It was a particularly silent trip for them, and when they reached the crossroads where their ways are on opposite directions, Key pulled over and looked at Minho.

“H-Hyung… I’m going left, where is your way?” He pointed his direction using his head.

“Where you are.” Minho timidly answered, refusing to look at the younger’s eyes so he just looked straight ahead.

“What?” 

“I’m not going home. I’ll go where you go.” 

“Hyung?” Key was now looking intently at Minho and he saw that determined look on Minho’s face. “I’m going home. I’ve nowhere else to go.”

“Then I’m going home with you.”

Key’s heart skipped a beat. “What are you talking—”

“My house is still on the next district, and I don’t have anything to protect me from the rain.” 

“A-Are you sure you’re okay with staying at my place?” Key started the engine while still looking at the other, waiting for his answer.

And when Minho nodded without saying anything at all, Key just continued driving and soon after, they were in front of his apartment. Key parked the car and got his bags and books that got wet by the heavy rain. He avoided Minho’s eyes and went out of the car. Minho followed suit. Two figures now ventured the rain towards the other’s apartment.

They entered Key’s apartment silently, but before Key could even realize, Minho was already gripping his hand. He tried to withdraw his hand but Minho refused to.

“Hyung… you better s-sit down first, I’ll just go m-make something that will w-warm us up.” He grabbed his hand back and immediately went to his mini-kitchen and prepared the things he needed to make some hot chocolate. He felt cold with the wet clothes he was wearing but he had to keep him and Minho warm first.

Minho doesn’t want to sit down because he doesn’t really want to damage the leather couch so he just looked over the place instead. It was big enough for one person. It was as big as their entire house in Incheon. He wonders if Key lives with someone. His question was answered when he saw some pictures of Key displayed in the living room. It was all solo pictures of him in some of the places he visited. Key looks so lively in those pictures, seems like he likes traveling a lot. So it means he was living alone, unless Minho just wanted to think that way.

“Better take your jacket off, hyung. You might catch some cold.” Key managed to speak despite the thumping of his heart. It was the first time that he has ever let a stranger in his apartment. Not that Minho is still a complete stranger for him, but then… it’s only been two weeks since they’ve known each other right? Two weeks and look what he turned him into? It felt so awkward. And the fact that Minho hasn’t spoken to him in the last 30 minutes doesn’t help him get comfortable at all.

“You’re all alone here?” Key felt the hairs in his arms stood up upon hearing Minho’s deep voice. He noticed the deepness before, but he never gave it much importance. 

“Uh… ne. This was my parents’ gift for me when I graduated in high school. How was it? I know it’s not that furnished but I’m working on it—”

“It’s warm here, beautiful.” Minho cut him as he took off his jacket. Key felt the movement so he just stayed silent.

He was almost done with the hot chocolate so he got two mugs from the cabinet. He was busy wiping them clean that he was shocked by the sudden pair of arms hugging him from behind. He screamed a little out of shock and soon after, he heard a chuckle from his back.

“But I like it here better. Warm… and beautiful…” Minho’s voice while chuckling was music to Key’s ears. He longed for this kind of touch too. Minho tightened his hug and planted some soft kisses to Key’s neck, making the younger tilt his head sideward.

“Hyung…” He dropped the cloth that he’s been using to wipe the mugs in the floor as he caressed Minho’s cheek. 

Minho’s mouth traveled from his neck to his jawline and to his cheek. “You’re my angel Key, please save me…”

“T-This is w-wrong, hyung…Stop…” 

“What is wrong when you know you like me, and I like you?”

“W-What are you talking a-about?”

“Tell me you like me, Key. I know you do. If you don’t then you won’t make me jealous with that classmate of yours.”

“I didn’t d-do it to make y-you—”

“If you don’t then you won’t stare at me like you want me badly. If you don’t then why did you blush when I leaned in to kiss you?”

“Hyung! I didn’t—please stop talking nonsense—”

“If you don’t then you won’t stop that car of yours in front of me when you saw me at the shed and let me enter your apartment just like this. Don’t deny it anymore, I just knew you like me. Please tell it to me now.” Minho turned Key around to face him. He was about to lean and kiss those plump lips when Key suddenly touched his chest to push him away.

“Stop. Y-You have a girlfriend.”

“I don’t care.”

Key’s eyes opened wide as he saw that longing stare of Minho to him. He was confused now. Just what is going on here?

“How could you say that? You’re playing with her feelings!”

“Don’t be such a fool Key! We both saw them and Chansung that day! She was cheating on me. Damn it, does think she’s the only one who can cheat now?” 

“So… you’re using me to… to satisfy yourself and have revenge?” Key’s voice cracked on those last words. He can’t believe this. All this time, Minho knew about his feelings and he was playing with it?

“No, please… it’s not that… I mean, okay.” Minho sighed. He knew it was the truth anyway, but there’s something else that he wants Key to know. “Okay… at first, I thought I’m just amused, that’s all. You were so… so adorable, I can’t get enough of you. Everyday I couldn’t take not seeing you every minute. I would always look for you. Everywhere. I even pestered Jonghyun but he told me you’re always busy. I would always feel bad hearing about that. You don’t know how much I’ve waited for time to pass so the clock would strike at 3 so that I could see you again. I thought I just wanted to always see you because you entertain me. But! Believe me, it’s not the case now. I… I don’t know how to do without you now, and it’s not even about Yuri now.”

Key was more than confused. He didn’t know what to think anymore, neither what to feel. Should he be happy? Sad? Angry? What now? He could feel his eyes getting hot, tears on the verge of falling now. No, he can’t cry. He just can’t. He stepped forward and turned his back on Minho as he walked towards that door. He’ll go crazy if he stay here.

“Please, Key! I want you. I need you so badly, I don’t even know why. I can’t explain it.”

“Y-You don’t know? What do you mean you can’t explain? So I’m a toy now, isn’t it? What the hell, hyung! Just what the hell?!” Key felt those hot tears falling from his eyes now. What’s happening with him? He can’t look fragile to other people, that was what he promised himself. But why is he crying in front of Minho now? 

Minho felt his heart pained by the sight of Key crying, so he ran after him before he could even open the door and pulled him into his arms. “Key… don’t cry, my angel… please just listen to me.” He put Key’s head on his shoulder and caressed his hair.

“Let go of me! Let go! You’re just using me… You’re just using me! Why did I ever fall for you, hyung?! Why?! I don’t know anymore. What do you want me to feel now? Am I supposed to be happy? But why am I crying when I’m not supposed to?! What are you doing to me? It hurts! It hurts damn much! I hate you! I hate you, hyung! Let me go! You don’t know how much this hurts!” Key cried continuously as he hit Minho’s shoulders a few times before finally giving up and collapsing into his arms.

“Shhh… I’m so sorry… I promise it’ll be alright. Please…” Minho drew circles on Key’s small back as he whispered words of comfort on his ears. Key remained silent for a few minutes and all that Minho could hear was his sobs. He couldn’t take it, the sobs were killing him. He kissed Key’s forehead and hugged him tightly.

“I don’t even know how I ended up… liking you. But I can’t do anything about it now. Please help me, Key. Help me find that out… I know you want to find out why you liked me too, right?” He tried to wipe Key’s tears but the other just buried his head on his chest.

Key tightened his hug on Minho, as if he wouldn’t want to let him go now. “But… But… This is just… this is not right. You and… me? Us? This isn’t right. I’ve only met you last two weeks, how is this even possi—”

“I love you, Key.”

Key couldn’t believe what he just heard. He raised his head and stared at Minho’s neck for quite a while before turning his gaze into Minho’s expressive eyes. “You… what?”

Minho began to smile and wiped those tears from the younger’s eyes. “Why do you ask me, “What?” everytime? When I called you angel, you asked me the same question.”

“I… I… I just… I’m not really sure if I heard it right… How can you say… that?” Still in a daze, Key raised his arms and put it around Minho’s neck. He knows what he’s putting himself into, but he doesn’t want to think about it now. All he wants to think about at the moment was Minho’s presence.

“I think I love you Key. I know, this is insane, but… please… let me…” Minho then trailed kisses from Key’s forehead towards his cheeks and finally, he captured his angel’s lips. He smiled realizing that Key didn’t even resist and he just let him explore his sweet taste.

“I don’t care whether this is right. I just want you so badly you can’t even imagine. Please let me love you… let me… Don't mind what they say...” Minho whispered when they broke apart. He couldn’t explain how happy he was right now. He doesn’t even want to think about Yuri. He didn’t ever feel this way with her anyway. 

“I love you… hyung…”

Minho suddenly stopped. It was his turn to be in a daze. “W-What?”

And when he realized why Key finally laughed, he just pinched his nose. “You’re naughty.”

“I know, and I’ll always be.” Key pulled him by the neck as he leaned down and gave him the sweetest, most passionate kiss he could ever dream of.

“I think I love you, Minho.”

Minho could only smile while pondering about how he looked like he just won the biggest jackpot in his life.

A/N: I don't know when will I post the last one because it's saved on my phone. Maybe I'll post it through my phone, we'll see. XD