Coffee Boy // Minsung

Chapter 7

Jisung was at home, thinking about what happened last night. Was Minho pushing himself away? He didn't want to ask him because he doesn't want to scare him with straight forward questions like that, but what else could he do?

He sat in distraught for a minute before he started getting ready. he couldn't stop thinking about it though, Minho was still in his mind.

He picked up his toothbrush, only to set it right back down.

What am I doing? we're not even a thing Jisung!! Jeez, get a freaking life. What makes you think he could think of you like that? No one will ever love you. You're so skinny you look disgusting and you can't even hook a boy! A boy Jisung!! You're PATHETIC! You only make life harder for yourself.

He looked up at the mirror, staring at the tears falling. He couldn't put his finger on what exactly was bothering him. Was it simply the fact that Minho indirectly said he didn't like him? Was it because Jisung was starting to fall for him?

He stood in front of the mirror for a long time thinking about it, but he didn't want to think about it any longer. He decided he was going to go to class and just go on with his day. Thankfully, his class today would be with some of his friends.

He arrived to class and saw a familiar freckled blonde sitting. He took his seat next to him.

"Aren't you normally early to class? We only have five minutes until the professor gets here. Or.... maybe you were with someone? It would be really nice if you finally found someone. Then you can stop complaining that I'm too clingy with Changbin."

"Felix." "What?"

"Really? To be fair you do not need to be inside of his shirt when I come over. Cuddling is close enough. I do not need to see that. I love you but chill out." "Never, your face is priceless. Hey, don't change the subject!"

"Felix, I'm not seeing anyone, but there is someone I'm talking to. Someone I want to see."
"Oh my really? I'm so happy! Oh my god we can go on double dates!!", Felix screamed, jumping out of his seat.
"Felix, calm down. I'm just going after him. We spent a little bit of time together but that's it. We've never done anything, I don't even know if he likes me".

"Jisung, if I know you, that boy will never want to let you go. Oh! I almost forgot! Did you settle your business with you-know-who?"
"Yes Felix, I finally can stead away from that jerk! I just want the best for Nabi. She's so sweet and she's been through a lot. I'm not sure how she got pulled into someone else's debt, but it's paid now. She can live in peace. And thank goodness, she deserves it."

"I agree, Nabi is a very sweet girl.... Anyway, how's it going with your new boy toy?"
"He's not a toy. Call him a fish if you will."
"Why would I call him a fish?"
"Because I'm reeling him in. Duh", Jisung said as he slapped his face. Felix joined him and slapped his face as well. They both looked up and laughed at each other.
"That's cute, you even have a pet name for him. But... what's his actual name?"
"His name is Minho. He's adorable. He's our hyung, and he's hot!"
"He's... adorable and hot?"
Yes Felix, he's both.

Felix gave him eyes and made his eyebrows wiggle. "Felix stop", Jisung said while looking away. "Oh my, are you blushing? This boy really has something on you."

"He's not a boy Felix, he's older than us."

"Right, just how old is he?"

"Actually I'm not sure, I'll ask him!"

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During the whole class they had this conversation. By the time it got to this point, the professor dismissed them. Jisung made his way to the bus and sat down, pulling out his phone to text Minho.

Before he could open his contact, he heard a snicker next to him. Jisung however decided to ignore it, he didn't want to have another bad experience on this bus.

He started hearing more noises come from the person next to him, and he felt his scooch so close to him that their legs were touching. Now, Jisung couldn't ignore it. He needed to do something.

Jisung snapped his head to face them with a face of fury. He opened his mouth to start yelling at them, but whenever he did, a finger on his lip stopped him. He couldn't express how shocked he was.

Before he could process what was happening a sound came out from the finger's owner.

"Calm down, It's just me." Jisung looked up to see Minho giving him a concerning look, while looking into his eyes. Jisung gasped loudly, causing others on the bus to look at them for a moment. They both felt a bit embarrassed as they bowed their heads a little bit to apologize.

"Minho, you kind of scared me."

"Why would you be scared of someone sitting next to you?"

"Nothing don't worry about it."

While Jisung told him not to worry, of course he still did. Did something happen, was all Minho could think.

After a few minutes of sitting and making small talk, a lady was seen in front of them, holding onto the railing instead of sitting down. It was interesting because there were plenty of seats for her to sit at, yet she stood. Or at least, that's what Miho was thinking. He decided to keep an eye on her.

"You dropped something", said the lady, pointing down. Jisung looked down at the sight of nothing. HE began to look up, and felt a hand on his chin, guiding him to look at her. "She looked him in the eyes,"you're cute. don't run away from me this time, okay sweetie?". That was all that was needed to say for Minho to stand up, yanking her hand off of him.

"What the hell?", the lady said, stepping back in disgust of him.

"That's what I should be asking you lady. What the hell are you doing, and why are you touching him?" Minho looked at her with pure hatred and stood in front of Jisung, making a motion to guard him from her.

"What's it to you? I just see someone I like, can't I flirt with him?"

"Not if he's flirting with someone else! And please, believe me, I promise you he would never go for someone like you", Minho said as he looked her up and down. A little giggle escaped from Jisung's mouth, drawing the attention to him. The lady scoffed and walked away, getting off at the next stop.

Minho sat back down once he saw her get off, and sighed. "Some people!" Jisung looked at him for a second and started laughing. It didn't take long for Minho to join, both of them thinking what happened was funny.

"Anyway, do you know her? Have you seen her before? Has she bothered you? I swear just say the word Jisung and I'll go find her and make her life a living hell."

Jisung didn't respond, instead he just stared. "Why are you looking at me like that? Do I have something on my face? And why didn't you answer my question? Does she bother you?"

"Hold your horses dude. There's nothing on your face. That lady has bothered me before, but after what happened, I don't think she ever will again, and damn."

"Damn?"

"Yeah, damn. That was hot Minho." They locked eyes and gave each other the "look".

"I'm hot most of the time no?", Minho asked, scooting closer to him.

"Well... you're kind of... cute most of the time."

"Just cute?"

"Cute is enough Minho. Being hot right now is a plus", Jisung said, trying to reassure him.

"But, I don't want to be cute, I want to be hot. I guess I'll just have to show you what I mean", Minho whispered as he got close to his ear. Jisung leaned his head away to look at his face.

"Well, it's working."

Minho smirked at his response and glanced down at his lips.

"We're on the bus".

"What does that have to do with anything? Get your mind out of the gutter Jisung", Minho pinched the bridge of his nose. Jisung blushed and looked away.

After a few quiet moments, the bus came to a stop. They had arrived at the coffee shop.

"Cloud Palate", Jisung read aloud.

To be continued...