The members notice it immediately. It's the small things in Jonghyun and Kibum's friendship that makes it so special and when those small things disappear the members know something's up. 

For example the fact that Kibum asks Taemin to wake Jonghyun up the next day, which Kibum usually does himself. Also that Jonghyun doesn't accept the coffee that's on the counter. Taemin frowns at the sad and helpless look on Kibum's face when Jonghyun just mumbles that he's not hungry and leaves to change.

In the car, Jognhyun falls asleep with his headphones on in the front seat, so the members turn to a sad Kibum in the back. Kibum looks up with wide eyes like a deer caught in headlights. "Hyung, did you fight?" Taemin asks carefully. Kibum gives him a small smile that doesn't reach his eyes.

"What are you talking about? Nothing's wrong." Kibum says and looks back down on his phone. Jinki sighs and puts his hand on Kibum's thigh.

"Tell us. I now this has something to do with what Jonghyun told me a few days ago." Jinki starts and Kibum looks up at him.

"What did he say?" Kibum asks, his heart beat increasing.

"He told me that he's finally come to terms with his feelings." Jinki says carefully, not knowing how much Jonghyun's told Kibum. 

"Feelings?" Kibum mumbles, and thinks back to the heartbroken look Jonghyun had yesterday. "Oh god, oh god, Jinki I did something awful." He says and puts his head in his hands. Minho and Taemin look at Jinki with surprised faces, not understanding the situation.

"What happened?" Jinki asks, his voice calm and leader-like.

"It was just stupid. I made fun of him because he'd read one of those silly fanfics about us and I about it. Then he got so sad and I guess he thought that I meant it was stupid that we could be together and I just messed up everything." Kibum says, on the verge of tears when he finally understands what really happened. What he had thought was a silly idea ended up hurting his best friend. When he had seen the fanfic he'd thought it would be funny to see why Jonghyun would read something like that. It's not that he hated fanfics, it was just a little weird that people would write such intimate stuff about other living beings.

"Kibum? What do you think about how Jonghyun feels for you?" Jinki says, knowing that Kibum might make this better or worse, depending on his feelings. Kibum looks up, thinking back on moments with his friend.

"I-i don't know. Of course I like him, he's my best friend and I don't want to lose him." Kibum says, a few crocodile tears running down his cheeks. Taemin reaches over and dries them, trying to give his hyung a supporting smile.

"Hyung, I think deep inside you know your friendship with Jonghyun is special. You're not just best friends, you're more. I've seen the way you two act with each other for years. You should give this a shot, see what can happen." Taemin says, nodding at his own suggestion. 

Kibum thinks it over. He doesn't have any problem with dating boys, he had one boyfriend in high school which didn't last that long but it was okay. It's just that he's a little scared of what might happen to the band and to their friendship if it doesn't work out. He sighs, nodding at Taemin and drying the rest of his tears. "I'll think about it. For now, Hyung can you talk to him? He won't talk to me, can you please tell him that he misunderstood?" Kibum says and takes Jinki's hand in his. Jinki nods, a warm smile on his face which calms Kibum down. Their leader has this weird power to just fix every problem with his calm and supporting attitude and words.

"We're here guys. Can you wake up Jonghyun-shi?" Their manager asks as they park. Minho nudges Jonghyun awake and they get out. Kibum stays by Jinki and Taemin's side while Minho and Jonghyun walk ahead. 

Kibum keeps shifting uncomfortably in his chair while the makeup noonas circle around him, doing his hair and makeup. Next to him, Jonghyun's on his phone, his hair already styled and his makeup on. His face is blank, Kibum gives him small glances when he thinks Jonghyun doesn't notice. On the other side Taemin gives Kibum small supporting smiles, giving him two thumbs up and trying to lift his mood. It's working a little, at least the show keeps his mind of it while they're on stage. He almost doesn't notice that Jonghyun's sad or angry while he sings, he looks totally normal with his usual puppy eye look and beautiful voice that just fills the entire room and makes the fans swoon. Kibum almost misses his que while staring at him, and tries to shake it out of his head. He's going to fix it, he knows he can. He just has to get Jonghyun to talk to him.

When they're done with the show and they've all smiled and thanked everyone for the win, Jonghyun quickly goes to get the makeup off before they go to vocal practice and then dance practice. Kibum stays on the couch, his head hanging low and his mind going a mile a minute to figure out how to fix this. 

He wants to safe their friendship, but he also wants to give Taemin's suggestion a shot. He's been thinking about it since the car ride. Does he really have feelings for Jonghyun? He hadn't noticed, but the fact that Taemin has makes Kibum wonder. Of course Jonghyun is handsome, he's not afraid to say he checked him out before their debut and he's grown to be even more handsome over the years. He also knows he loves hanging out with him, Jonghyun just has that personality that's contagious, he's always sweet and caring and positive. He puts his friends first and really has a good heart. He might be silly and act stupid sometimes but deep inside Kibum knows Jonghyun can be smart. And he's so talented, with his writing and his singing, his voice could lull Kibum to sleep and it actually has, it's so soothing and warm. 

Kibum looks down on his phone, feeling a small smile form on his lips when he goes through his pictures that's usually of him and Jonghyun. All the way back to the Replay days, they've been friends for so long, he's surprised he hasn't noticed how he might actually love him. 

Kibum's eyes widen. So it's true, of course it's true. How could he not see? It's almost stupid how easy it is to see that Kibum really does love him.

He bolts up from his seat, looking around for the one person he wants to see right now. But he's not here. He walks over to Jinki and asks, and he says that Jonghyun said he's going to the car to sleep before they go to practice. Kibum nods, thanking him before walking back to get his jacket and tell the manager he'll go to the car as well and then he whispers to Jinki before leaving that he'll text him when they can go to the car. Jinki looks puzzled at first but nods, saying he'll tell the others and then Kibum runs out. He sprints down the stairs, taking two steps at a time and almost slips before running out the door. He looks around, hoping no one sees him slipping into the car. He closes the door as he slips into the back and locks the doors from the front seat. Jonghyun's asleep next to him, his headphones once again blasting music in his ears. Kibum takes a brath before reaching for Jonghyun's phone and turning the music off. He takes the headphones out and places the phone beside him.

He nudges Jonghyun in the shoulder, a little nervous. "Jonghyun? Hyung?" He asks carefully, hoping Jonghyun will wake up. He nudges him again and Jonghyun makes a grimace and shifts. Kibum does it again, poking him on his cheek. "Jonghyun please wake up." Kibum asks, and pokes him again. When Jonghyun doesn't move Kibum leans back with a sigh. He turns his head and looks out the window, trying to figure out what to say before trying to wake him up again. 

When he hears Jonghyun moving beside him he turns his head, but Jonghyun's eyes are still closed and he's still breathing softly. Kibum squints, knowing his best friend's habits when he sleeps. "Jong, I know you're awake." He says, and waits for the sigh and for Jonghyun to open his eyes.

He's right of course, and Jonghyun opens one eye and frowns. "What do you want?" He says, his voice sleepy, but also a bit sad. Kibum turns so he's facing him.

"Look, I want to talk. You totally misunderstood last night." Kibum says and sees how Jonghyun tenses and bites his lips. His eyes get this angry glint and he sits upright.

"Oh really? Please tell me. Or have you perhaps come to make more fun of me?" He says, his voice spiteful. Kibum just huffs, running a hand through his hair.

"Okay, fine I did think it was a bit funny that you decided to read one of those weird fanfics, but I wasn't making fun of you. And-and I talked to Jinki about what he'd told you." Kibum says, his eyes searching Jonghyun's for any change.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Jonghyun mumbles and turns to look out the window. Kibum smiles a bit.

"Jonghyun, look at me." He asks, but Jonghyun doesn't move. "Jjong." Kibum says and moves closer. He sits right beside him, lifting his hands to grab Jonghyun's jaw so he can turn his face. Jonghyun frowns, but his cheeks are rosy which brings another sweet smile to Kibum's face. "I'm sorry if I embarrassed you or made fun of you. I talked to the members and they made me realize what I did wrong. I'm really sorry." Kibum says, seeing how Jonghyun's eyes soften and his body relaxes. But then his eyes turn sad instead of angry.

"Are-are you done?" He says, his cheeks getting redder.

Kibum chuckles, still holding onto Jonghyun's jaw and lifting his other hand so he's holding Jonghyun's face, his thumbs his cheeks. "You're an idiot." Kibum says and sees Jonghyun frown and start to shift to try and get out of Kibum's hold. Kibum keeps him still and looks into his eyes. "But, that doesn't matter since I'll love you no matter what." Kibum says, loving the way Jonghyun's eyes widen and his mouth opening and closing like a fish when the words sink in.

"You-you what?" Jonghyun whispers.

"I love you. I figured it out all because of this stupid misunderstanding, and I'm glad it happened because now I can do this." Kibum says and leans closer to press his lips to Jonghyun's in a chaste kiss. Jonghyun's frozen, all the thoughts in his head are all rambled together in shock.

Kibum leans back, a pout on his face. "Hello? You're supposed to kiss back you know." He says, letting his hands fall from Jonghyun's face. When Jonghyun doesn't react Kibum shrugs and is about to lean forward to unlock the doors when Jonghyun grabs his hand. Kibum turns to him with a confused look. Jonghyun tugs him closer, his other hand grabbing the front of Kibum's shirt and crashing their lips together in a kiss that is far from chaste. Kibum mewls, but melts in the kiss, his arms sneaking around Jonghyun's neck and his lips forming a smile against Jonghyun's. Kibum loves it, he hadn't thought kissing his best friend would be this amazing but it is. Jonghyun tilts his head, his tongue brushing over Kibum's bottom lip, asking for access which Kibum gladly accepts. The kiss gets heated, Kibum pushing closer to Jonghyun until his back is pressed against the window. Kibum's hands are tugging harshly on Jonghyun's white locks, making the puppy growl against his lips and he's loving it. 

A knock on the window breaks them apart, both panting and looking at the other with lustful eyes. Kibum coughs and leans forward again to unlock the doors. Taemin pops his head through the front door, a mischievious smirk on his lips when he sees their dishevelled looks. "I guess you worked out your problems? No need to answer, I can see it clearly, but we need to go to practice now. Is it alright to get in?" Taemin teases. Kibum glares but it doesn't help and Jonghyun laughs beside him, grabbing Kibum's face to give him a quick peck on the nose and giving him a lopsided grin.

"It's alright Taemin." He says, not looking away from Kibum. Kibum copies his smile and leans on him while the other members shuffle into the car, all with similar smiles on their faces. Jinki nods and congratulate them. They stay quiet when the manager gets into the car and then they drive off to practice.

On the way, Jonghyun leans his head closer to whisper into Kibum's ear so only he hears it. "I love you too." And kisses his temple. 

Okay, I don't know what to feel about this. 

Did you like it? I'm not sure, please let me know in the comments what you think about it okay?

Any way, I'm going to upload a sequel chapter too that I hope you'll like.

Anyway thank you and I love you <3