Clueless Boy - Minsung

Chapter 13

The sounds of the pan and the water flooding was echoing in the entire dorm.

It has been 1 hour and half that Jisung was busy in the little kitchen side, trying hard to cook something with the sound of a youtube tutorial blaring from his phone.

He was frowning, deeply concentrated, as he tried his best.

But even with an insane amount of efforts, he had thrown away to the bin 2 different tries of cookings, both of them burnt to the core.

At the third try, the food actually started looking good, and he smiled to himself.

Suddenly, an already dressed Minho got out of his room, face frowning in confusion for a slight second at the sight of a Jisung cooking.

"Hello, Minho" Jisung said cutely, smiling dearly at him.

Still offended, Minho decided to ignore him.

He was still in a bad mood and really didn't want to give the boy any attention.

So he started walking to the door.

Pouty, Jisung grabbed his wrist, and stopped him.

Minho got a bit taken aback, as he turned and looked at Jisung's hand, watching how he was holding on for dear life, then looked up and noticed his pout.

"I cooked for us two" He stated with pleading eyes "Eat with me"

Minho frowned a bit, the situation being really unusual.

"I want to apologize" Jisung said, his hand finally leaving the boy's wrist "Hear me out" He pleaded.

So Minho sighed, and accepted.

"I'm sorry" Jisung repeated, facing Minho at the table.

"What are you sorry for ?" Minho asked, tentatively.

"For being disrespectful of your sexuality" Jisung responded, very seriously.

Minho got a bit surprised of the intelligent answer, and nodded.

"I appreciate it" Minho only responded, still a bit cold.

"I'm really sorry" He repeated "I- ... I really understand that I'm weird... I had a rough week coming to that realization ... I'm really sorry"

Minho nodded, letting him talk.

"I'm trying" He muttered, looking at his plate "I really am. I'm sorry I can still say things that aren't nice"

"Mmh..."

"I have been reading some books" Jisung said, still embarassed "I- I really don't know how long it'll take to be normal, but I'm really trying to educate myself"

"I know ..." Minho responded with a sigh.

"I'll be normal and I won't offend you anymore, I promise I'll try" He insisted, looking back at Minho with convincing eyes.

Minho looked back at him, and noticed the sincerity in his eyes.

"I wanna learn about the way you live" He ended up saying.

"Me ?" Minho asked confusedly "What does that mean ?"

"I can try to be better by imitation" Jisung said, pouty "I want to follow your steps and your education, so I can be more normal"

"I'm no exemple" Minho chuckled "Follow my way of living if you want to, but don't copy anyone's personality. You can still be yourself"

"Okay" Jisung nodded assuringly "I will"

"Good" Minho nodded, still a bit embarassed.

"I'm sorry" He repeated again "Can you forgive me ?"

"Look, Jisung" Minho sighed "I understand, really. I know your backstory, I know the grounds of your education, and I know I can't really get mad at the way you think. Even less when you're doing so many efforts to be better and when you're sincerely trying to get my forgiveness"

"Mmh"

"But I can't promise to you that I will always close my eyes when you say inappropriate stuff... As long as I want to be understanding, I have a hard time keeping my calm when I get offended by what you say. Even more when it's regarding my sexuality. You understand ?" He said softly.

Jisung nodded.

"I know you'll do efforts, but I can't promise to always be very understanding"

"I get it" Jisung smiled, appreciating Minho's honesty "I won't do the same mistakes eternally. I understand better your sexuality, and I won't do other offending comments"

"Don't promise things you can't for sure do" Minho chuckled a bit bitterly.

"No, but I'll really try" Jisung insisted.

He smiled, naturally, really glad Minho decided to hear him out.

And Minho smiled back, really glad Jisung cleared things up.

They finished the food in silence, both of them in a way better mood than they were minutes before.

"Did you like the food ?" Jisung asked with a wide smile.

"..."

"So ?"

"In all honesty ?" Minho asked, holding back a smile.

"Yeah ?"

"No" He admitted, and smiled amusedly.

"Oh"  Jisung said, staying silent for a moment "Well, I hated it too"

At the responses, they looked at each other, and fell in amused smiles.

They chuckled along, both agreeing that Jisung still needed a big amount of training before cooking something tasty.

"I have to go, though" Minho ended up saying, standing up "But thanks for the meal ... Or for the try"

"Where are you going ?" Jisung asked curiously.

"With my friends, just a hang out" Minho responded, walking to his shoes and putting them on.

"Oh okay" Jisung smiled cutely, picking up the plates and bringing them to the sink "Have fun" He added, waving to him.

Minho waved back, looking at him as he calmly washed the dishes.

He had a soft smile on his face, and seemed to be deeply concentrated on the task he was doing.

And Minho felt somehow bad.

"Jisung ?"

"Mmh ?"

"Do you wanna tag along ?" He offered.

"Huh ?" Jisung said, tilting his head to the side and making a smile out of Minho.

"Come with me" He clarified "Let's have a hang out with friends like normal boys"

And excitment filled Jisung's veins.

"Oh-  Yes, Okay !" He said, a wide smile merging on his face, as he excitedly rushed to pick up a bag in his room.

And Minho smiled softly at the sight.