7:22 AM
And Taemin can't hold any longer.
Krystal's wink is too delightful--it makes you want to pinch her cheeks and cuddle her sweetly, being lovey dovey all the time. But he just can't, he can't just tell Krystal "Hey, your wink is so cute. Can I cuddle you?" like that.
Damn feelings. They get harder everytime their eyes meet.
"What's wrong?"
Taemin turns his head.
"Uh, no, I'm just nervous," to Jonghyun he speaks. Jonghyun just nods.
"Me too. f(x)'s stage was great--the cheering were so loud. I wonder if ours would be louder, though," the older says. Taemin just chuckles as he shakes his head no.
"Ours will be as loud as theirs. Don't worry."
Jonghyun just smiles as the f(x) members go down the stairs.
"It's our stage--Let's go!"
Krystal silently takes a slight glance at him. The brunette haired guy who is talking to the olders. She immediately turns away when he glances back--the feelings are too strong to handle.
Such a love fool. Indeed.
Taemin in a suit is really handsome, even though it's kinda not compatible with that kind of curly cute hairstyle plus his sweet smile. A smile which can make her not sleep for days, and the smile she can never forget about. She still remember how they first met, how he helped Krystal with dance moves--the way their skins touch each other's, the way he would count the steps in a low, sexy voice. Or that time when Taemin and Krystal accidentally met in a random way to home when they were still trainees. Oh, or that rainy day when Taemin and Krystal laughed and talked happily while taking a shelter. Such sweet memories, but she indeed hides the feelings and buries them deep in her heart.
She's unable to take any move. She is too coward to start a conversation. Even it's been a long time since they said hi to each other. The last time they met was when SHINee first debuted, then Taemin just went away like that. No greetings, no conversations. No more texts. No more calls. Just awkward glances and smiles.
Very awkward glances and smiles.
Jonghyun and Luna are officially dating, and their group is invited for a treat in SHINee's apartment which means Taemin and Krystal will meet again.
"I'm not going," Krystal says, lies her body on the couch.
"Wha--Why!? I thought they'll treat us food?" the tomboy girl protests.
"I'm not hungry at all and I can make a pizza delivery."
"Come on, Krystal. This is our only day for a private party, why won't you come?" Luna demands. She comes quickly while tying up her almost-blonde hair, "Come on. It's not fun without you."
"Just tell them I have a sudden schedule. I really don't want to go."
"But why?" Luna asks. Krystal gulps, "Be-because..."
"Because?"
"Because... I..."
Luna raises her eyebrows.
"I... am... I'm too tired to go there. My body is all sore, I want a full-day sleep!"
Luna smirks sceptically. "You're not that kind of girl who'll give up on a sore body for a party."
"Well, then you don't know me well!" Krystal yells. Amber and Luna laugh in unison.
"But why? I mean, it's not like the party is gonna be boring, though. Taemin is there, remember?" Amber points out.
"Oh, right! Taemin will be there too! Your long-apart lover will come too, isn't that sweet? Come on Krystal, change your outfit and go with us!" Luna pleas.
"W--Wha--It's not about him! It's not like I don't want to meet him because we are no longer chat or greet each other! I-it's... What..."
Luna and Amber glances at each other.
"Seems like someone has accidentally spoken the truth."
Taemin immediately stops his step.
"I--I'm... I'm going to go to the receptionist... Uh... I'm going to complain because my room's roof seems leak every time it rains," Taemin answers.
"Well, I will accept the excuse, Taemin. But," Key folds his arms, "Firstly, we are roommates and I don't think the roof leaks. Secondly, it's been a very hot month--no rain at all. And thirdly, why would you bring a car key if you're going only to the receptionist?"
Taemin gulps.
Damn.
"I--I just want to check my car too--"
"Don't lie, Taemin. Go change your clothes and help us prepare for the party."
"B-But, Key..."
"In 1, 2..."
"I don't want to."
"5,6... I'll count to 10 and if you're still standing there, I won't give you meals for a week."
"Wha--"
"7,8..."
"OKAY, OKAY, I'M CHANGING MY CLOTHES!!!"
Key chuckles. "How I love to fool this guy."
"I press the bell!!!" Amber shouts. Everyone then tells her to shut up.
No, don't...!!!
The door then is opened.
"Ah, welcome!"
Thank God, it's Key.
The girl group members then go inside the boys' apartment decorated by all-pinky-things which actually makes Krystal wants to laugh. Ew.
"You all can sit there. And, oh, Luna, I think I'm the one who'll do the make up."
What?
"What make up?" Krystal immediately asks. Key just smirks, "That's a secret, baby."
"Don't baby me, I'm 19 this year," Krystal protests. Key just laughs as Luna and he go to the other side of the room to do some 'make up'.
"We are here."
Taemin, Minho and Onew were nicely dressed in black suit. The girls but Krystal are clapping their hands and immediately praise their outfits.
"Where's Jonghyun?" Victoria asks, noticing that the dino has gone.
"Oh, he's 'preparing'," Onew answers, followed by Minho and Taemin's nods.
"Preparing for what?" Krystal once again asks.
"That's a secret, baby~" the tallest guy answers.
Krystal only rolls her eyes.
The seat line.
How could Taemin and Krystal accidentally be in one line? This is unacceptable--everyone is happily laughing and joking while Taemin and Krystal are both in silence--no one wants to start the conversation first. They silently just laugh at the funny Onew and Amber's jokes, unable to even glance to each other.
This is too awkward.
So the party has gone for 40-and-some minutes and the forbidden-couple hasn't even talked or greeted each other.
Lord, they're even sitting next to each other--it's annoying. The silence of them is annoying. They want to break the ice but no one is dare to take the first move.
And fortunately, no one notices.
"The new couple is here~"
What the hell.
Jonghyun and Luna were both dressed in a wedding outfit, even Luna is bringing a red roses bucket. The people are suddenly bursting in laugh as they see the new couple.
"It's too exaggerating!" Amber said. Jonghyun and Luna look at each other--it is not!
"It's not, you're too jealous to see us united! Find a boyfriend!" Jonghyun yells. The both group go to another laughter again.
"This is so... stupid, a stupid party," Krystal says between her laughter facing Taemin. Taemin quickly responses and nods as he holds his stomach from sickening because of too much laughters.
Then they look at each other.
Krystal smiles again. "So, you also think that it's stupid?"
Taemin nods. "We really have things in common, right?"
"I know," Krystal swipes her tears from laughing, "We both don't want to greet each other. It's another common things too."
"You know me the best," Taemin says, "That's also what I want to say too."
Krystal gives him a slight punch on his arm, "Why won't we make a friendship comeback?"
"Why should that be friendship? Why not more?" Taemin suddenly holds Krystal's hand. "Like, a couple comeback, maybe?"
Krystal just smiles. "That'd be great."
Labels: couple: taestal, language: english, pg: 13
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