There, there, kitty... || Minchan/Banginho Short Story

Chapter 11

Bambam was about to take a break when he noticed Chan. It wasn't that hard because the cat basically jumped in his leg... with claws out.

Bambam growled in pain but as soon he recognized his friend he excused himself and searched for a bit more private place.

Bambam was a hybrid too. They worked in the same studio with Chan and they easily became friends from the start.

When they found a corner where nobody could see them Bambam took off his jacket and covered the cat with it so Chan can shift into his human form.

"What are you doing here?" Bambam asked.

"First clothes. Questions after." Chan looked at him sternly. "Also I don't really has much time."

So Bambam had no other choice but quickly running off and getting Chan one of the staff's uniforms.

"Thanks" Chan smiled a little when he was dressed.

"Now can you explain it Mr. I-don't-have-time?" Bambam asked with the hint of irritation in his voice.

"Why you here?" Chan askes back.

"I'm responsible for the sound. The organisers asked our studio for help. Now answer my damn question" Bambam responded.

"He's here" came the sort response.

"That He?" Asked Bambam with an enthusiastic tone.

"Yes. And I have bad feelings about him being in danger so I really have to go" Chan nodded and rushed towards the stage leaving a shocked Bambam behind.

When the other hybrid came to senses he shouted after Chan.

"You'll have to explain it later!"

Chan run toward the stage at full speed. The alarming feeling growing inside him. His eyes widened as he saw the scene in front of him.

Minho stood on the edge of the stage facing a blonde girl who shouted at him, pushing him with every word. Minho, not wanting to get into any kind of trouble, didn't say a word. He slowly tried to backing away not noticing the edge of the stage.

Stepping on air... Losing balance... Shutting his eyes tightly... Hearing different yells and screams...

He mentally prepared himself to collide with the hard floor but instead he felt a pair of strong arms holding him carefully. The firm grip under his knees indicated that his savior had no intention of letting him go.

The familiar tingles running through his spine.

"Chan" he whispered without opening his eyes.
Hearing his name from the younger's mouths was euphoric for Chan but it soon vanished as he looked up at the girl on the stage.

"You..." he started but he felt Minho placing his paws on his chest.

"Don't" the boy mumbled and shook his head. "It doesn't worth it"

Chan obeyed but his anger still evident in his eyes. He placed Minho on the ground. Supporting him as the boy was trembling slightly because of the shock.

"Is everything okay? Did she hurt you?" Chan checked.

Minho shook his head straightening his positure.

"What are you doing here?" He asked looking around. He saw Felix and Hyunjin running towards them.

"I thought this could be our first meeting. My studio is responsible for the sound. This little coincidence could be our chance to put up a little play for your friends." he quickly explained it.

The 'getting pushed off the stage' part wasn't planned but Chan listened to Minho and chose not to think about it now. He decided to deal with it later.

"Hyung!" Felix shouted as he reached the two older. He grabbed Minho's shoulder and started to shake the living soul out of the boy as he continued shouting. "What's happened? Are you alright? Did that bitch do something to you?"

They were on the other side of the stage getting their mics on. They only noticed the shouting and screaming.

"I'm alright, Felix" Minho tried to calm the boy down as he started to tearing up.

"I was so worried" he whispered suddenly and hugged Minho like there's no tomorrow.

"The knight in shining armour came to rescue our prince" Hyunjin commented. His eyes are worried but his tone already teasing.

Minho blushed furiously. But he had to get ahold of himself and play along with their situation. He bowed toward Chan who returned the gesture.

"Thank you very much for saving me Mr...?" He abruptly stopped.

"Chan. Bang Chan" Chan extended his hand for a handshake. Minho took it.

"I'm Lee Minho. It's nice to meeting you. Despite the circumstances."

"Yeah. I'm glad I made it in time" Chan nodded. And Minho noticed as anger flashed through in his eyes again.

"We should go now..." Minho spoke again after a short period of awkward silence.

"Then see you around" Chan nodded.

"Yeah, see ya"

Minho watched as Chan's back slowly faded in the crowd.

"So, the knight in the shining armour leaving our prince alone..." Hyunjin commented. Maybe it was a bit overdramatic.

"Your face is red, hyung" Felix turned to Minho. "You sure you okay? Or... Is it because of your knight?"

Minho became even more flushed at the question.

"Our Minho-hyung is currently experiencing love at first sight" Felix looked at Hyunjin with wide eyes like he doesn't believe. He dramatically clenched his fists on his chest.

They started to laugh until Minho smacked both of their heads.

"We came for the rehearsal" he reminded the two boys with flaming red face.

When they finished Minho made sure that Chan hide in his backpack again. And on their way back to Minho's house the boy was way more affectionate towards the backpack.