DLMLU

First date? Truths?

Minho being nervous was an understatement. Jisung even more so. They both had awkward tendencies. Minho hardly spoke a word, while Jisungs mind was playing tricks on him. Minho had agreed to go out with Jisung.

Now, Jisung didn't consider it a date, probably far from it, but it was progress. A few nights ago they were at eachothers throats, literally. A few weeks ago Jisung was learning that Minho was the underground fighter Lee Know. He didn't know if Minho really know who Jisung was, but never the less, the progress they've made to actually being out in public was a huge step. It wasn't because they were forced to like they were grocery shopping. It was different. They both agreed and complied.

Minho was striding slowly behind Jisung, ever so tenderly keeping up with the youngers pace. It wasn't fast, but wasn't slow. Just the right amount of calmness upon reaching a large mall. They collectively figured a mall with wide ranges to feed their taste would have been more accomodating than trying to select a restraunt that neither would have been comfortable with. Though, the time it was, the mall was extremely packed with customers filling their needs as well, it didn't sit well with Jisung and his crippling anxiety so he chose another place. It wasn't overly far. It wouldn't have mattered, a quieter location was chosen for both Minhos and Jisungs convenience...

One subway trip later they were standing outside the Yeongdeungpo-gu station, and a five minute walk they approached a little known cafe in the district. Bbang Ssaem a small cafe that wasn't too crowded but still held a variety of crossiants, muffins, fruits, breakfast meals and of course Jisungs favorite americano. It had full glass windows that let your see the buzzing streets yet inside it was calm with the typical coffee music playing. Plants fill the space, creating a more homey environment and some walls were plastered with an array of photos, broken up by brick pillar layouts. In the middle of the layout was a small fountain showing off vaired colors in the water. Giving a Zen-like vibe.

Minho let his nose take in the fresh bread smell upon walking in, as Jisung went straight for the counter that had several trays waiting to be used by customers who were planning to sit and eat from the bakery. Minho stood looking at the shop and cafe sitting area in one. Both convenient and quiet in his mind. He always found some cafes overly crowded or overrated and not actually grand. But the tiny cafe that Jisung dragged him to, actually made it into his book of likes that he would ahve to come to again one day.

"Lee Know come here! what do you want?" Jisung smiled wide, already at the counter. He was fast to choose his food and Minho hadn't even looked but made his way towards jisung and his gummy smile widened and his eyes turned cresent like. Minho looked at the screens above the counter then looked at Jisung.

"I can buy-" Minho tried to speak.

"Let me treat you. For putting up with my fever Hyung." Jisung pouted. God Minho wanted to melt at how nice Jisungs been. It almost wanted to eat Minho alive with how cruel he had been with the younger since the very beginning. Underneath the tattoos, underneath the smile was just a male who was soft, scared and caring. Tender yet strong.

"Uhm... okay, don't pout Han-ah." Minho looked back up to the screens and found himself drooling for something fruity.

"A Strawberry Matcha Iced Latte please." Minho quickly muttered. Jisung cheekily smiled, ordering his americano expresso, along with a tray of differents foods from the baskets behind them.

"5790 won" Jisung pulled his card out that the cashier took easily and swiped.

"We will bring your food and drinks to your table. Thank you!" The cashier with a name badge that said Kevin bowed kindly. Jisung and Minho followed suit before finding a spot by the window. It was a beautiful morning, the sun was bright and reflective into the the warm cafe. The blinds down just enougb for Jisung who sat facing towards the sun wasn't being blinded.