Trope (Minsung)

Chasing shadows in the grocery line

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Grocery lines are a chore. But so is everything about shopping.

"What's the big difference between the red cabbage and the greener one ? Same thing" Minho says in annoyance.

"Red cabbage, is more aesthetically pleasing. It packs more of a punch in any dish too. You wouldn't know" Jisung sasses, rolling his eyes.

Minho can't help but laugh at this boy's behaviour. He's grown so comfortable with him.

Jisung is not shy, he has just been taught to be submissive. He's actually so sassy and brave. Minho can't believe he misread the boy all along.

"Then it's red cabbage we are getting. Anything for you baby" Minho says on cue. He's always ready and prepared to get Jisung flustered.

"We're in public, people are here!" Jisung whisper-shouts with alarm and warning, placing the cabbage in the trolley, and pushing it to walk away from Minho.

"They should mind their own business if they know what's good for them"

Of course an older lady nearby hears this, sends them a disapproving stare. So much for respecting elders....

Minho doesn't know when to stop however. He continues with more bold statements.

"Wait.....so you're saying I can call you baby in private....Damn Jisung, so fucking bold. I like it" Minho praises with loud boisterous laughs.

When did Jisung say all that ?!

Minho looks so harmless when he laughs like this. Not to be confused with the manic toothed grin that indicates that he's on demon time.

"Stop " Jisung simply whisper-shouts again.

Once they reach an aisle that hails ranches, sauces and dressings, Jisung's eyes begin to glow. The secret ingredient to all their diner specials was the sweet jalapeno chilli sauce.

Finding the right brand after scanning in awe of the wide arrays, Jisung reaches up the highest shelf. He's on tip toes, creasing the new converses' Minho bought for him.

Despite the effort, he still can't reach. So much effort in vain makes Jisung want to cry.

"Let me help you Ji" he hears Minho say. He feels Minho press up against him, and reaching his long arm to take two bottles of the hot sauce.

Jisung knows that there are other onlookers in the supermarket. But Minho seem doesn't to know, or even care. Definitely the latter.

"Uhmm..Thank you" Jisung hum, turning around. When he does, he is surrounded by Minho. Minho's eyes are so earthy and beautiful. Why are criminals like him so pretty ?

Suddenly, Jisung needs to learn how to breathe all over again. They are in the supermarket goddamnit!

"Let's go" Jisung clears his throat, placing his hand on Minho's chest to push him away ever so slightly. Minho is lean, but has such taut tough skin. It's actually crazy.

"Let's go"

"Red or blue M&M's " Minho asks, as he trails next to a busy Jisung who is pushing the trolley and grabbing things from various shelves.

"What are M&M's ?" Jisung asks absentmindedly, focusing on reading the expiration date on a loaf of bread. The biggest and only supermarket in Boa had a neck for selling expired products to the locals to turn more profit.

Minho isn't a thief, they're the real thieves.

"You're joking !?" Minho looks like this the most shocking news he has heard all day. He brows spike up like exclaimation marks, and his mouth forms a great 'o' shape.