Seventeen bxb One Shots

Mix Things Up (VerHao)

Request by: seomyeongho_0
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Minghao rolled up his sleeves as he started wiping down the polished- marble- bar. It was getting late, so he was preparing for the rush that he usually has around this time. It's not his bar, but he's definitely the best employee and is basically treated as a co-owner.

The bar- Moonwalkers- was already very popular and he- himself- used to frequent the bar. But during his college career, he needed a part time job, so he applied and has been working full time for a couple years now. He's become a well known figure- his drinks and charisma attract customers left and right.

He wiped his forehead and set the cloth aside. However,before he could grab a quick water for himself, he heard someone clear their throat.

Minghao looked up and saw a man- around his age- sitting at the far end of the bar.

"How can I help you, sir?" Minghao put on his best smile and rested his hands on the marble bar.

"I'll have the-" the man paused as he made eye contact with the bartender. "Minghao?" His voice was tentative but filled with warmth.

Minghao stared at the man, but finally recognized his face when he took off his mask. "Vernon? It's been ages," Minghao said, his smile widening.

I didn't know you owned this place," Vernon said, looking around, nostalgia hitting him as he remembered all the times the two have come here together for a drink- especially after exams.

"Oh, I don't own the place, but it's definitely second nature to me." He replied. "But, um.. What're are you doing back in Korea? I thought you were gone for good."

Vernon was Minghao's best friend in their two and a half years of college together. They were practically inseparable.

But unfortunately, Vernon had to head back to The States for personal reasons- having to do with his father. He ended up finishing college back in his hometown and lost contact with his best friend.

It's been almost 4 years since the two have even seen each other.

"Just came back to town a week agoI'm only here temporarily, though. I have a job back in Manhattan." He said, fiddling with his mask.

Minghao grinned. "Well, you're here now. What can I get you?"

They fell into easy conversation as Vernon ordered a drink. The hours passed in a blur of laughter and reminiscing, catching up on lost time. Vernon talked about his travels and his job. Minghao found himself so invested, that he almost missed a couple of customers here and there; not wanting to leave Vernon for one second.

Customers came and went, but Vernon stayed, unmoving from the bar.

As the last few people left and the bar quieted down, Minghao locked up, turning to find Vernon waiting by the door. "Ready to go?" Vernon asked, putting his mask back on.

"Yeah, let's get out of here." Minghao replied, grabbing his jacket.

They walked through the empty streets, the night air cool and comforting.

"You're still as handsome as ever, Vernon." Minghao admitted, as they walked along the sidewalk together- leaving their cars back at the bar.

Vernon smiled under his mask, but Minghao could tell that the man found his comment amusing. "And you've grown a lot, Hao. You had such a baby face. But now.. Now you're all defined and whatever." Minghao let out a small laugh.

"Is that a good thing?"

"Yeah, you look great, man."

Minghao nudges Vernon and smiles to himself.

"Want to walk a bit more?" Vernon suggested.

Minghao nodded, a smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, I'd like that."

The two end up at the park, sitting on a bench under the soft moonlight.

They sit in a comfortable silence, until they find themselves glancing at each other every minute or so.

"Single?" Minghao's eyes widened from the sudden question and turns to Vernon. He nods.

Vernon smiles and leans back slightly in his seat, looking over at the moon. "Same."

"The Vernon Chwe is single? You're joking right?" Vernon chuckes and looks back at him. "I'm not. I'm serious."

"I'm surprised you're single too."

Silence falls on the two of them once again as he stared at each other. Minghao's eyes scan over Vernon, landing on his lips.

Vernon licks his lips when he realizes and leans in- making Minghao flinch slightly. "Vernon-"

"I won't do something you don't wanna do, Hao."

At that statement, something snapped in Minghao's mind and he pulled Vernon in for a deep kiss.

Vernon reciprocates and holds him close.

"You don't understand how long I've wanted this..." Minghao whispers against his lips. "Me too.. I'm glad I found you."

"Wanna go out this Sunday? I don't have anything in the afternoon." Vernon suggests, as the pull away from the kiss. "I'd love that, Non." Minghao smiles and fixes Vernon's collar that he ruined with his grip.

"Done. Lemme give you my new number."