strawberry shortcake

59. discovering truths

I'll probably come to edit this a little later, but enjoy the chapter <3
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Minho held Jisung's face in his hands, placing a tender kiss on his lips. The younger closed his eyes at the feeling and gripped onto Minho's coat a little tighter.

He was nervous. Really nervous.

He didn't even remember the last time he's been this nervous about meeting someone. It became a part of his job after all, he had to get used to it. However this was a completely new situation. It felt scary.

"You look amazing, I love you, I'm sure you'll make a good impression on him." Minho gently caressed his cheeks, before he withdrew his hands from the others face and enlaced his fingers with Jisung's healthy hand.

Giving him last peck on the forehead, they walked into the cafe, immediately hit by the perfect smell of coffee.

Minho searched for Felix with his eyes while Jisung stood there next to him, almost shaking in fear while nibbling on his bottom lip so hard he drew blood.

What if Yongbok didn't like him? Would Minho still want him?

"Hyung!" A deep voice called out for Minho in quiet enough voice to not disturb the other customers but loud enough for the couple to hear. Minho's lips immediately stretched into a bright smile and he wrapped his arms around his brother to embrace him in a brief hug.

They exchanged a few whispers before pulling away from the hug and turning to Jisung with a friendly smile.

"Hi I'm Yongbok, it's so nice to finally meet you. Minho won't shut up about you so I was really excited." He bowed, remembering the Korean etiquette.

And just like that, Jisung could feel himself calm down entirely. Yongbok sure was a ball of sunshine. Just like Minho always said.

"Likewise. I'm Jisung." He smiled back at him, feeling proud of himself upon the small squeeze Minho gave to his hand as to tell him he's doing a great job.

They all sat down to the booth, Jisung and Hyunjin exchanging a small hug, happy to see each other as well.

"Can I get the caramel latte and a strawberry cheesecake please?" Jisung whispered to Minho quietly, his cheeks enflaming as he still sensed the eyes of Yongbok on him. He didn't know what the hell was going on. He was usually not this shy, but now he was really nervous and wanted to make a good impression, because he knew how much this mattered to Minho.

"Of course, I'll go order." Minho nodded with a smile, pressing a soft kiss on the latter's temple before getting up and walking away, leaving a flustered Jisung sitting there with only Yongbok who still excitedly watched him, almost bouncing in his seat.

"How old are you? Should I call you hyung-? Or Han-ssi?" Yongbok asked and Jisung shortly answered with a small laugh and a shake of his head. "Just hyung is fine if you want to. I was born 14th of September 2000."

Yongbok's eyes widened. "No way!" He giggled happily. "You're a day older than me? That's so cool!"

"We're only a day apart?" Jisung asked with baffled expression, gaining a series of excited nods from the younger.

"Then you don't have to even call me hyung, we're basically twins." He grinned and Yongbok returned the expression. "That's an honor. Even hyung doesn't let me drop the honorifics and he knows I struggle with them since I'm from Australia." He pouted slightly, rolling his eyes at Minho. It made Jisung laugh. He was adorable.

"That asshole. I'll make sure to lecture him about being nicer to you." He gave Yongbok a sly smile, the other returning it immediately.

"Just deny him affection or something, he won't admit it but he loves cuddles. He gets fussy if he doesn't get any in a long time." Jisung perked up at the new information. He knew Minho could get really pouty and whiny yet he never figured out what was the reason.