Corner Store •Minsung•

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"Here we are. This is my apartment," Minho announced as Jisung and him walked in. He took his shoes off at the door and Jisung copies the action.

"Hyung this place really nice," Jisung complimented as he walked around. The place was pretty modern with a main color theme of cool greys and dark hardwood. He looked around admiring the place, picking up books off some shelves and looking through them, he was amazed at all the books on the shelves. He moved on to look at little decorations, like mirrors and lights hung on the walls.

While he did that, Minho went into the kitchen and started making the ramen. Jisung eventually came over and sat at the island to watch Minho cook the food. He watched on while resting his cheeks on his fists that were propped up on the counter. Minho quickly finished and put the ramen in a bowl for Jisung and himself to eat. He brought the bowls over and sat them down on the island. Minho pushed one towards Jisung, sliding it across the small island to rest in front of the other. "Oh, is this for me?" Jisung asked with a surprised face and tilting his head while pointing to himself.

Minho nodded, "You sat out there for a long time and I've only seen you eat a granola bar, I assume you must be still hungry," Minho said. He didn't wait for a response and focused on his own noodles and slurping them up from his bowl while still across from Jisung. Jisung gave a small smile and started eating as well. He hasn't known Minho for long but he knows he's really enjoying being around the generous and caring older.

They both finished and Minho threw the bowls into the sink, deciding to leave them for a later time. He walked back over to Jisung and caught him in the middle of a huge yawn. Minho smiled at the tired younger, "Okay it's time for bed. You can use my shower. I'll lend you some clothes for tonight so you can sleep comfortably. I can wash your old ones."

Jisung nodded and followed Minho to his room, where his only bathroom was. The apartment was nice but at the price of being kind of small. Jisung stood there playing with his hands as he watched Minho dig through his drawers for something he could wear. He stood back up and handed Jisung a shirt and shorts. "Thank you hyung," Jisung said before he went into the bathroom.

After his shower he came out dressed and looked around the room for Minho. He didn't see him so he made his way to the living room where Minho was putting blankets and pillows on the couch for him. "Minho hyung, really thank you so much. You've done so much for me," Jisung said sincerely, with his head down. Jisung was feeling a little guilty for burdening Minho so much.

"Don't worry about it," Minho responded with a small smile as he ruffled Jisung's slightly damp hair. Minho could see the concern on the smaller's face and didn't want him to worry about it, "Just get some sleep okay?" Jisung nodded. Minho went back into his room, taking a shower. When he was done he put on some pajamas and jumped into bed.

Later that night Minho woke up to a loud thud that came from the living room. He sat up and realized it was raining pretty hard outside. He slowly made his way into the living room, walking through the dark hallway that was only lit by the dim lighting coming through the windows as the rain beat relentlessly at the glass.

He walked into the living room and looked around until he noticed something huddled under a blanket on the floor in front of the couch. Minho slowly approached it and knelt down in front of the ball of blanket. He lifted up the end to see Jisung, who flinched at his sudden appearance. "Jisung are you okay? Did you fall off the couch?" Minho asked softly.

Jisung looked up at Minho and put on a strained smile, giving a nod. "Yeah I'm fine. Just me being a little clumsy. No problem her-"

Jisung was cut off by a loud strike of thunder. Minho watched as Jisung's face scrunched up out of fear and his body shake. That's when he understood why Jisung had been on the floor, curled up. Minho rested his hand on top of Jisung's head, "Hey it's okay... you don't have to be scared." Minho thought for a moment. He sighed, he didn't want to freak the kid out with his idea but thought its worth a shot to try and make the younger less terrified. "Jisung if it'll make you feel better...you can come sleep with me," Minho offered, knowing that when he was young and got a nightmare, it would always help make him feel better to sleep with his mom.

Jisung opened his eyes a little and looked up at Minho, he then quickly nodded when lightning struck outside the window, lighting the whole room momentarily. They went into Minho's room and got into his bed. That's when they heard the rain pick up a little more and another loud and long thunderbolt hit. "H-hyung...is it ok if I c-cuddle you?" Jisung asked in a small voice.

Minho was shocked at the request but he didn't really mind. "Sure that's okay," he responded. He felt the bed shift as Jisung moved over and closer to Minho. He felt as Jisung wrapped his arms around him and buried his face into his chest. Minho felt his heart beat speed up a little and he just hoped Jisung couldn't tell. He wrapped his arms around Jisung as well and decided to run his fingers through the younger's hair to try and comfort him some more.

He felt the younger stop shaking as much. Eventually he felt Jisung relax and his breathing evened out, signaling he fell asleep. Minho smiled to himself, happy he was able to help Jisung calm down enough to be able to sleep. He soon followed Jisung into the world of sleep.