Zurekin Batera | Minchan • Banginho

Discovering Their Similarities

As the days passed, Minho and Chan became increasingly involved in their roles as shelter volunteers. The initial tension they had felt after the incident with Socks was slowly fading, but it still hung in the air, unresolved.

Minho and Chan continued to work together in caring for the animals, but they had avoided discussing what had happened in the cat room at all costs. Both were confused and didn't know how to address this new dynamic in their relationship.

Outside the shelter, however, they began to discover they had more in common than they had imagined. One afternoon, after their shift, Minho and Chan met at a nearby café. They had decided to relax and chat a bit outside the shelter environment.

Sitting across from each other at a table with coffee cups, they began to talk about their hobbies and interests. They found out they both had a passion for music and had even played instruments in the past.

"I wouldn't have imagined, but I play the electric guitar in my free time," Minho said, surprised by the coincidence.

Chan smiled, revealing a part of himself that he rarely showed at the shelter. "I also play the guitar, but acoustic. Sometimes I compose songs when I'm inspired."

The conversation flowed as they talked about their favorite bands and music genres. They discovered they had similar tastes and began exchanging song and album recommendations.

In addition to music, they found they shared a love for food. Both were food enthusiasts and enjoyed experimenting with different recipes. They shared stories of dishes they had cooked and local restaurants they loved.

Over time, they began to spend more time together outside the shelter. They went to local concerts, explored new restaurants, and occasionally ventured into playing music together on their respective guitars. The sexual and emotional tension they had felt at the shelter was still present, but now it was mixed with laughter and shared fun moments.

One afternoon, while they were in the park after a hike, they ran into some friends Minho had made in the local music scene. They were members of a band of young musicians trying to make a name for themselves in the industry.

"Minho, Chan, these are Jisung, Changbin, and Seungmin. They're friends of mine from the music world," Minho said, introducing them.

Chan greeted the new acquaintances politely but couldn't help feeling a little intimidated by the presence of these talented young musicians.

Jisung, the band's lead guitarist, noticed the tension in the air and decided to break the ice. "Minho has always talked to us about you, Chan. He says you're a great musician."

Chan smiled, feeling flattered by the compliment. "Thank you. Minho is quite talented too."

The afternoon continued with lively conversations about music, and Jisung even suggested that they could collaborate in the future. Chan and Minho exchanged nervous glances, knowing that could further complicate their relationship.

As they spent more time together, Minho and Chan began to confront a growing attraction and sexual tension between them. They found themselves at a crossroads, confused by their emotions and the desire that had developed.

However, instead of addressing the issue directly, Minho continued to avoid the conversation, fearing how it might change their relationship and the dynamics at the shelter. The tension continued to build as they shared laughter and shared passions, not knowing where this uncertain path would lead them.

Meanwhile, Jisung, Changbin, and Seungmin, observed the growing camaraderie between the two and began to suspect that there was more than friendship at play. They couldn't help feeling that they were witnessing the beginning of something special, even if Minho and Chan were not yet ready to admit it.