Fashioned For Love | Minsung AU

Thirty Three

A/N: Looking through new eyes....

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Josang

The day at the mall feels like a dream, a blur of lights, colors, and excitement. From the moment they step inside, he's overwhelmed by how massive the place is—the ceilings seem endless, the holiday decorations shimmer with every turn, and there's a buzz of energy that he's never experienced before. His eyes are wide as he clutches Jisung's hand, but it's Minho who seems the most calm, walking alongside them with a reassuring presence.

Josang looks up at Minho, admiring how confident he seems in this huge space. "Hyung, this is so much bigger than anything back home," Josang says, his voice a mix of awe and excitement.

Minho smiles warmly, looking down at him. "You think so? There's a lot to see. We'll make sure you don't miss anything."

They start with the tech stores, and Josang is practically bouncing with excitement as they approach the giant displays of gaming consoles and gadgets. His eyes go straight to the VR setup, and he tugs at Minho's sleeve. "Hyung, can we try that? Please?"

Minho chuckles, clearly entertained by Josang's enthusiasm. "Of course. Let's see what you've got."

After slipping on the VR headset, Josang is fully immersed in a virtual world, swinging his arms and laughing as he jumps over obstacles and battles through levels. But the best part is hearing Minho laugh with him, encouraging him the whole time. "You're a natural, Josang," Minho says, ruffling his hair once he takes off the headset.

Josang beams, feeling a surge of pride. "That was so cool! Can we try another game?"

"Why not?" Minho says, his voice full of warmth. "We've got all day."

They spend the next hour hopping from one game station to another, Minho always by his side, giving tips or just watching with amusement. Every now and then, Josang glances up at him, feeling an odd but comforting sense of connection. Minho isn't just Jisung's partner—he's becoming someone special to him too.

After the tech store, Minho suggests they check out the toy shop. Josang's eyes light up at the thought, and as they step inside, it's like entering another world. Shelves stacked with action figures, board games, remote-controlled cars—it's everything a kid could dream of. Josang's gaze immediately locks onto a set of high-tech cars that can do flips and jumps.

Minho catches the look and nudges Jisung, grinning. "I think we've found something interesting," he says. Then he turns to Josang. "What do you think? Want one?"

Josang's jaw drops. "Really? You mean it?" He can hardly believe it.

"Yeah," Minho says with a laugh, "I mean it. It's the holidays, after all."

Josang's heart swells as Minho grabs the toy car set off the shelf. "This is the best Christmas ever," Josang mutters, almost in disbelief.

As they move through the mall, Josang sticks close to Minho, feeling more comfortable with him now. Minho doesn't just buy things for him—he listens, asks what he's interested in, and shares little jokes that make Josang laugh. In the game store, Minho picks up the latest version of Josang's favorite racing game and hands it to him. "You're going to have to show me how to play this one," Minho says, his tone serious but his eyes playful.

Josang grins up at him. "I'm pretty good at racing games. I bet I can beat you."

Minho chuckles. "You're on, kid."

After a few more shops, they stop for lunch at a cozy café inside the mall. Josang is seated between Minho and Jisung, feeling like he's right in the middle of all the fun. Minho orders a hot chocolate for him, and when it arrives, it's topped with a mountain of whipped cream and sprinkles. Josang takes a sip, his eyes wide with delight. "This is amazing," he says, looking up at Minho.