A/N: Long pre-chapter note! So hello! It’s been a while since I posted! I hope you enjoy this chapter....things may get serious. I just started the Kdrama Faith! Ah god Lee Min Ho, he’s so amazing...I love my Minho-s!! :D Also if you guys remember, their parents are on vacation/work and will be back Wednesday. This chapter takes place on sunday, the day after the party, so the boys are kind of going crazy with the freedom so their plans could go seamlessly without parental interruption...which I know a lot about. I just wanted to tell you the time frame in case it was confusing. It is also early fall, Onew and Jjong will be starting college in a few days and Key, Taemin, and Minho have all started school already. Enjoy everyone! Setting the stage...ooh! 

It was a rainy but warm early sunday afternoon. Everyone seemed to have a plan. Sometime a little bit ago, Jonghyun, in Onew’s room after playing a bit of music convinced Onew to ask Key if he wanted to go shopping for the day on sunday, which didn’t take very long for Key to agree to. Onew was now in Taemin’s room seeking that Taemin help him pick out an outfit for his “date” (could it really be a date? Onew hoped so.) Key, who was forced to leave the house by Taemin, was out grabbing coffee trying to wrap his head around spending the whole day with his love and was then going to ask Taemin what outfit he should wear as well. Taemin was trying to make sure the two boys were not in his room at the same time. (He secretly felt like it was the wedding day, where it was bad luck to see your spouse before the ceremony. Taemin chuckled.) 

 It was Onew’s and Jonghyun’s last few days to hang around home before they started school and living full time in their apartment. It was imperative, according to Taemin that their plans happen at this moment. The boys would always have weekends and other free moments, but the 5 boys had always been joined at the hip with one another so the dynamic will be a bit off even though the two older boys were not far away. 

Taemin, the busy cupid he is, while on their night stroll to the convenience store the night before, had informed Minho of Jonghyun’s plan to talk. Minho was currently in his shed, hitting ping pong balls against the wall, trying not to show how ing nervous he was. Taemin’s legs hurt from running around trying to get all of Onew’s outfit components that he could from his own wardrobe, combining it with what Onew brought over and he was a little jealous of everyone’s plans because he wasn’t invited. He didn’t mind that much because Key and Minho had to report to him what happens. 

Everyone was ready. This might change literally everything. Everyone was holding their breath. 

Onew was waiting in the living room of the Lee/Kim household. Taemin was trying to get a flyaway to stay down on his hyung’s head. Just then,  Key walked down, blonde hair curly, with a very fashionable grey and black outfit with boots, and pink to accent it of course. Onew, who stayed true to his style was wearing a casual blazer, rocking Taemin’s boots. The whole boot thing, Key would have normally noticed, seeing as how Key told Taemin to get them, however, Key was just standing there, looking at his glowing hyung. Hyung! You look nice, you ready to g...go? Yeah, I am. You look nice...yourself...Key...ah. Taemin rolled his eyes, these two have known each other forever and yet....it is painful to watch this interaction, but it was cute too. Onew hyung, don’t be such a robot, we’re just going shopping, and don’t worry I have my own money this time. (This was partly the truth, Key did in fact have money in his possession, however he procured it from Jonghyun’s wallet...the stupid dino was just on the couch sleeping, unaware that he should be meeting Minho soon.) Before Key and Onew walked out the door, Key pointed to Jonghyun’s sleeping form and signaled that Taemin should kick him to wake him up. After a quick thumbs up from Taemin, Key and Onew walked out the door chuckling at Jonghyun and how silly he looked. 

*KICK KICK* Jonghyun hyung! RISE AND SHINEE! (Author interruption, oh god see what I did there hehe) Key umma-hyung said something about you and Minho doing something now. Are you going to play football? Oho. Taemin knew EXACTLY what was going down but had to play innocent. Ah ! Where’s Minho? Is he...he in the shed? I think so, I heard some ping pong going on, I think Minho hyunggie is trying to beat himself at ping pong and probably winning. Taemin laughed at his own joke while Jonghyun didn’t acknowledge it. Jonghyun was on a mission, a mission to find out what was wrong with his Minho. Jonghyun ran, leaving Taemin to do his dreaded homework alone in his house. 

Jonghyun bursted through the shed doors to find a dent forming in the wall, 3 broken ping pong balls, a cracked paddle, three empty coffee cups on the floor, and a Minho, furiously doing crunches. *Clears throat* Minho-ah! I need to talk to you, will you come to the stage with me? Please? Sure, H...hyung...but I don’t know why you want to talk to me on the stage. Is it something important? Is it about Onew hyung and Key hyung...or Taemin? Is Taemin drinking? I hope not. Is he dating someone? Jonghyun hyung what if they don’t treat Taemin well enough? Um. Minho-ah, you’re rambling. How many coffee’s did you drink? I want to talk to you, about you, and to only you right now. You are not going to run away from me ever again. Jonghyun, with purpose, grabbed Minho’s wrist and marched Minho into his own house, down the stairs, on the stage. Jonghyun then brought over pillows and closed the drapes around the stage, turning around to see a pale looking Minho. He looked near death and was jittery because of his high caffein intake. Minho knew what was coming, he would have to tell Jonghyun what was up. Key is much more persistent and for some reason easier to talk to, maybe because of Minho’s developing feelings, but Key knows what is happening at school because he’s there. Jonghyun seemed so far away at times. Jonghyun sat down, grabbed Minho’s hand and planned on not letting go. This would be a long conversation because Jonghyun was definitely not as direct and to the point as Key was. Minho-ah, I heard from Key that you are having some troubles at school and I need to know why. Please tell me. Key and Taemin need protection. It’s my job. Minho-ah, you are not their older sibling, that is a lot to take on. Well their older sibling isn’t there, and they are my best friends, so yes it is my job. There is nothing I can’t handle. Jonghyun was a bit offended, but he knew where Minho was coming from. Key couldn’t always protect Taemin and Key can’t always protect himself. Can you tell me what’s been going on with your football team? And please explain why you don’t tell Onew hyung anything. Jonghyun hyung! I don’t tell you guys because you guys are not there! You are far away and I don’t want to ruin my time with you by ranting at you. It has always been like this, so I don’t understand why now is any different. You especially, look like if anyone were to tell you anything, you would just shatter into a million pieces. Jonghyun was now holding Minho’s hand tighter. My football team, they don’t approach me anymore. They don’t want to hang out after...they’re scared of me. I’m a monster....my competitiveness....what is wrong with me? Minho-ah *watery eyes* nothing is wrong with you! You are perfect! I think you’re depressed and mad and...you feel forgotten...so you are more competitive and angry. We are all concerned...and I had no idea that all three of you were having school troubles. Why is Tae being bullied? A lot of people think he’s into guys....like you and Key. And you, Minho don’t lie to yourself. And that jerk Siwon doesn’t leave Key alone and tries to manipulate Key. I try to make sure they are safe so you and Onew hyung don’t have to worry! Minho-ah! Why do you always take on too much? You kill yourself in football, you kill yourself in everything and never ask for help, you are angry and sad, and I feel like you never tell me anything. I am your best friend Minho-ah! I want to help you. I want to be there for you forever okay? Jonghyun, skinship king, usually kissed Minho on the forehead, however at this moment, Jonghyun found himself kissing Minho’s cheek instead, blushing more and more each second. After pulling away from the moment that he didn’t want to end, Jonghyun felt his face was extremely warm and Minho looked as though he would pass out. Before Minho could open his mouth to inadvertently reject Jonghyun’s love, Jonghyun pulled his love into a hug and began to his hair. Jonghyun thought he learned more about Minho’s personal life than ever before and had to consult someone about this. No one deserved this, not his Minho. Not his frog prince. Minho’s heart was beating so fast and was about to say something when his thought were interrupted: Minho-ah, never, ever, cut your beautiful hair. It makes you look like a prince. A couple tears were rolling down both boy’s cheeks, but they stayed in comfortable silence after that. Both were a bit disappointed that their “secret” love was not revealed at that moment, but typical both were worried about the other so they decided to stay in that perfect moment. 

At the mall across town, Key and Onew were walking close to each other. Onew wasn’t the least bit tired or bored like he usually was at the mall because he was with Key...alone....and they looked pretty perfect for each other, in Onew’s opinion. Damn, Onew! C’mon, you are here, on this date of some sorts, you need to show interest in him. Stop being a coward. Work hard like Minho for this. Allow yourself to be open like Jjong. Be optimistic and allow yourself to be happy like Tae. Don’t be like this. Onew-hyung, I don’t mean to rip you away from your thoughts, but do you want to go into that store by chance? Onew and Key were standing in front of a brightly lit, white boarder American Apparel. Colorful clothing caught both of the boys’ eyes. Shop around for a bit and then we will try stuff on together ok? Sounds good! This allowed the two boys to catch their breaths. This was too much....they were having so much fun but like all stupid teens in love, they had to make it complicated. Both boys shopped around looking at the clothes, but mostly trying to find the each other in the room. After about twenty minutes, they met at the dressing room waiting area both holding...matching shirts. Onew-hyung, you...you liked that shirt? *scratching back of head* Keke...yeah, I thought it would look nice on me...lets try it on and see who wheres it better...like a game....only I’m sure it’ll look better on you. They both went into their own dressing room and slipped the shirt on and looked at themselves for the last time in the mirror. They both stepped out gaping at each other. Both looked equally good in the shirt and they....they looked really good together. A nice looking personal shopper came into the dressing room area to sort back clothes, when she saw Onew and Key looking at each other. Oh hey! You guys both look so good in that shirt...you guys really work the adorable couple clothing! Couple clothing? Key’s heart was beating faster and faster. Onew was half smiling half freaking out. We look like a couple...omygoodness. Oh don’t worry Key, I can find something else, I know you don’t like to match with other people. No no! We look pretty good together...so um lets keep the shirts. After buying their shirts, the two boys were walking to a nearby coffee shop and on the way...Key was not his usual talkative self. Onew knew Key was about to say something and Onew was left in anticipation for a few moments. Hyung, how would you confess to the person you love? K....Key-ah! What kind of question is that? That is.... Please Onew-hyung, this is something I need to know! Key needed to know if he were to ever be confessed to by his Onew, hw had been confessed to many times before...but this is one he wanted and needed more than any of the others. Just think how you would confess to Key, it’ll come naturally. I would first take that person to the cherry blossom park. I would hold their hand and we would watch the cherry blossoms quietly. Onew then began to walk backwards, getting excited and using hand gestures, which amused Key greatly. Then, I  would let them walk ahead of me a little bit and then surprise them by grabbing their wrist all manly like. Onew grabbed Key’s wrist.Then I would pull him close. Onew pulled Key close. Then I would cradle their head. Onew cradled Key’s head. and whisper how much I loved him. Onew let it slip. Onew said him. Onew is into a guy...and from the looks of his demonstration it could be Key he was talking about. That was just about the most cheesy thing Key had ever heard...but he loved every single moment, every clumsy step, every hand motion. Onew was the only one for him. Key was so overjoyed by the possibility of Onew loving him back, he pulled Onew into a tight hug Onew’s long-ish honey colored hair, silencing him completely for this moment. Onew-hyung, never, never, cut your beautiful hair. It makes you look prince. 

A/N: OMYGOD THIS IS SO LATE!!! I hope you enjoy it :D still comment about what you think the next three chapters might be about! <3

A/N: Hope you liked it! Sorry for the long wait. CHAPTER 10 TOMORROW