The Song Of Two Birds

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" This is a shitty start" Felix snarks with an attitude. " Dude, it's our first day on the job ; can you give it a bit before hating" Jisung shrugs while holding boxes full of music sheets . " I'm here to work WITH the instruments, not to clean out utility closets full of instrument cases and boxes of music sheets ." Felix shakes his head in disappointment . " I wouldn't be doing this if you didn't fill out the paperwork wrong , which you chose to do, may i remind you." Han grips the box a little harder ; shooting daggers into Felix's eyes 

They open a long wooden door to a grand piano room shuffling in with the boxes they had been instructed to bring in . The room captures Han's eyes and attention with its pristine white walls adorned with sculptures and beautiful paintings of Greek architecture , the room had walls that sat tall and ceilings that curved. It made both boys feel small compared to the room's vicinity and height . The building belonged to a multi billionaire and was only open to certain clientele , used mostly for hosting charities and parties . " this room has never been used for its actual purpose" Jisung says slowly sitting down at the grand piano that sat in the corner abandoned and in mint condition " you know we aren't supposed to touch anything that aren't in boxes" Felix whistles " just let me play one tune and then i won't touch it again"

He opens the dusty case wondering why nobody has touched the beauty in years . He began playing the most alluring piece Felix has heard in years, ears pleased and mouthed dropped . Then a cynical one toned clapping began inching closer and closer to the college boy sitting on the pianist chair . " I haven't heard such a beautiful song played on this beaut in years ..." the man who perhaps owns the building says in a raspy voice. Han stands straight up, head hanging low knowing the deep trouble he and Felix are in . " i'm sorry sir i just wanted to see if it was in tune" he in fact lied hoping that would lessen the punishment . " No need to worry son, I enjoyed the show, the piano belonged to my daughter before she passed. It's just me and her son now " he shakes his head softly then uninterrupted he raises a delicate hand. "please continue" and so he continued the wonderful melody he memorized many many years ago .

The man hums softly dancing with his dear daughter's ghost as he did all those years ago when she was alive . Felix sheds a tear who is still watching in the background . the big wooden doors had abruptly swung open "grandpa where are you? The show starts in forty minutes and we have to get go-" here stands the old man , Felix with shock still holding the last box of music notes , Han no longer sitting but now standing with his mouth agape .

"Grandpa, why are these boys here you know it's permitted for employees to be in here" the old man chuckles " I own this place lee Minho ,so what i say goes and these boys can make music .. beautiful music son" he smiles widely ear to ear . he's light on his feet his whole demeanor had changed . " Okay grandpa , tell these boys to finish up so we can get to the play on time" he smiles at the old man then he switches eye contact with Han  and chuckles .

The old man walks out of the room with Felix's help . " thank you , for whatever you did i haven't seen him so light on his feet in years.. Not after my mother's accident" he holds his strong veiny  hand out for Han to shake . " it costs me nothing to make people happy sir, all I did was play what was in my heart ." he smiles so hard his white bunny teeth show through his soft pink lips .

" please, Minho is my name , we seem around the same age erm-" he stands confused . Han giggles " Han Jisung sir , my name is han Jisung" he takes the taller's  hand and holds it there for a second too long , they both smile not breaking eye contact loving the atmosphere that is between them

" i have to get going but i'll definitely see you around ,yeah?"
He's the first to break the contact between them " yes of course sir , i definitely will ..seeing that i am an employee here" Han chuckles hiding his eyes behind his blue hair . They both smile and Minho swiftly turns to leave him alone in the piano room .

Han was captured with his handsomeness , his professionalism, a lot of it all. He was metaphorically swept off his feet and hung off his sweet melody . his voice rang in his ears as if it were screaming his name over and over again .they way he carried himself with pride was captivating to Han . his heart pounding so fast his chest felt like it was hurting . Soon he was snapped out of his daze to Felix running back into the piano room where Han still stood. " hey Jisung you okay in here ?" he ruffles Han's hair to snap him awake . " yea , I'm okay " Han shakes his thoughts and actions away and gets back to work . " lets hurry up and get this stuff put away " Han hurriedly said grabbing the boxes  . "aye aye sir " Felix said stupidly which caused Han to giggle . "sometimes I question why I am friends with you " .. "well , that's because you love me and i'm the light of your life "  Felix said full of sass picking up a box . " i'm surprised that I still do after all these years "  

" haha , you aren't funny "  Felix exclaimed with a sarcastic tone . " just hurry up "