Cold Hands, Warm Heart ✧ Minsung ✧

#07

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"Okay, where do you live?" Minho inquired, fastening his seatbelt and starting the car.

"Just a few blocks away from the coffee shop, it's not far," Jisung responded, as he buckled his seatbelt.

"Oh, what a pity," Minho muttered aloud, his hands on the steering wheel.

"What?" Jisung asked, trying to comprehend.

"We won't have much time to chat since you live so close," Minho remarked with a wink.

Jisung blushed and fiddled with his hands. "No, it's okay," he said softly, trying to convince himself that Minho was just being friendly.

"I'm sorry if I'm making you uncomfortable once again. I can't help it, can I?" Minho scratched the back of his neck.

"No, it's okay," Jisung reassured himself, he said softly, trying to convince himself that Minho was just being friendly, 'Maybe Minho is just a flirtatious person.'

"So, it's getting late, and perhaps your family is concerned about you," Minho said, attempting to learn more about Jisung while keeping his eyes on the road.

"I doubt it," Jisung replied in a soft tone.

"Do you live with anyone?" Minho probed, hoping to draw more information from the younger boy, he tried to get the younger one to talk more about himself.

"No, I don't." Jisung nodded.

"Wow, you're so young and living on your own" Minho was taken aback by the response.

"My parents actually moved to Malaysia two years ago for work," Jisung explained.

"Oooh, I see..."

"I decided to stay back to work on my own... hmm... things."

"Wow, I must say, you're truly impressive! You displayed immense courage and clarity about your life goals at such a young age. Honestly, I didn't see that coming."

"Ahn?"

"Initially, I thought you were a reserved and reliable person, perhaps. However, now I can see that you're someone who is not afraid to take risks and make bold choices in life. It's truly inspiring, and I wish I could be more like you"

"What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, I have never been as sure about my life goals as you seem to be. Making significant decisions like that can be daunting for some people."

"Oh" Jisung was taken aback by Minho's vulnerability. He had appeared confident during their earlier conversation, but now he seemed more fragile and human to Jisung.

Trying to shift the focus away from himself, Jisung asked, "And how about you? Do you live with anyone?"

"Hmm" Minho paused for a moment before responding "Yeah, I do..." Minho answered.

Jisung smile faded, and he was taken aback by Minho's answer "really?" he questioned, unsure of what to expect.

However, Minho chuckled and added, "I live with my three cats: Soonie, Doongie, and Dori." He said it with pride, being the cat dad that he is, and.

Jisung looked confused, "You actually own three cats?"

Minho nodded and asked, "Do you like cats?"

Jisung's face lit up, "Wow, that's incredible!"

"Thanks!" Minho grinned before continuing, "Soonie is the eldest and he's very calm and gentle. Doongie, on the other hand, is quite chatty, and Dori, being the youngest, is very active and playful. They're all so adorable."

"They seem really adorable, I would love to meet them someday," Jisung couldn't help but express his admiration for each of the cats. However, he knew that owning a pet would be difficult for him at the moment.

"Well, I could take you to meet them sometime," Minho offered with a smile "...or maybe we could go right now?" he impulsively suggested, possibly influenced by alcohol.

Jisung was caught off guard by the sudden invitation and nervously shook his head, signaling a big NO. "Oh, oh, oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to invite myself to your house!"

"Hahaha~" Minho laughed before reassuring him in a serious and calm tone, "It's okay, don't worry. My place is actually really close by."

Jisung pointed out his own house, "My house is the blue building in the next block."

But Minho didn't seem to take the hint, "Where are you going? I live there," he said as they passed by his building, confusing Jisung.

"Let's go meet Soonie, Doongie, and Dori," Minho said with a soft smile, eager to show off his beloved cats to Jisung. 

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