Something New (OnHo)

It's A Bit Different

Jinki stretched, looking out the window to see the sun high in the sky. He was happy to finally feel well rested, and even happier that he had found a job. Getting ready went by quickly, he made sure to grab a bite to eat before walking out of the apartment. He locked the door behind him, and was on his way to the address that Jonghyun had texted him.

Thankfully, the walk wasn't long, and Jinki found himself fifthteen minutes early. The sign read 'closed' so Jinki knocked on the door, smiling when he say Jonghyun coming to open the door.

"Welcome to your first day of work" Jonghyun greeted and let Jinki in.

"Hold that door!" An unfamiliar voice called from the sidewalk.

"Taemin, just in time to meet your new coworker" Jonghyun smiled, letting the man into the store.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Lee Taemin" The stranger introduced himself, holding out a hand to Jinki.

Jinki accepted the handshake, "Nice to meet you too, I'm Lee Jinki" The two smiled at each other.

"I'll show you around, get you familiar with the place, we open at ten-thirty" Jonghyun explained and motioned for Jinki to follow him.

It didn't take long for Jinki to learn what to do, and soon the shop was open. They didn't have many customers and that didn't really surprise Jinki, he was rather happy about it, more time to get to know Taemin.

"I've heard a lot about you" Taemin started the conversation, "Jonghyun says you're his closest friend"

"And he's my closest friend, we've known each other for years" Jinki smiled at the thought.

"I hope one day to get that close to him" Taemin spaced out for a second and Jinki looked around for a second.

"Wait a second" Jinki brought his voice lower, "Do you like Jonghyun?" Taemin blushed at the accusation.

"Wha- no, maybe a little" Taemin admitted, letting his gaze wander to Jonghyun, "He's just so sweet and caring and he puts his all into the things he's passionate about, he's just my type"

"So, why don't you go for it?" Jinki asked and Taemin laughed a little.

"I've got some loose ends I have to take care of before I take on a relationship, I couldn't drag him into all of that" Taemin sighed, "Besides I don't think he'd accept me anyway"

"Sometimes life surprises you, but I completely understand waiting" Jinki gave Taemin a small smile.

"So, why'd you move here?" Taemin asked and Jinki thought for a second.

"I've always wanted to live in the city, and thankfully there was someone looking for a roommate, so I took the money I had saved up and followed my dream" Jinki explained and Taemin nodded.

"Are you liking it here?" Taemin leaned on the counter.

"Yeah, I love it here, Jonghyun and my roommate Minho have been showing me around" Jinki told him.

"I'm glad, sounds like everything is going well for you" Taemin smiled at Jinki.

The doorbell rang then, and everyone looked to the door.

"Well well well, didn't think I'd be seeing you so soon" Jonghyun spoke first and Jinki had so many questions.

"I didn't know you owned a store, I'll have to come by more often" Kibum smiled deviously, making Jinki uneasy.

"I thought you had work today" Jinki walked up to him.

"I'm on break and I thought I'd do some shopping" Kibum answered, "What's wrong? Do you still not trust me?" Kibum had a look on his face that made Jinki's blood boil.

"You guys going to introduce me to your friend?" Taemin chimed in, joining the three of them.

"Oh, Taemin, this is Kibum, he works with Minho" Jinki explained and Taemin smiled.

"Taemin, it's so nice to meet you" Kibum extended his hand.

"It's nice to meet you too" Taemin shook his hand and Jinki noticed Kibum's prolonged eye contact.

"So, what is it you're looking for?" Jonghyun asked and Kibum looked to him.

"I think I may have found it, if you're willing to give it to me" Kibum smiled and got a little closer to Jonghyun, "I was wondering if you'd give me your number"

Jonghyun blushed, "Really?" Kibum nodded and Jonghyun scoffed, "If I give it to you I expect a date" He smirked at Kibum.

Taemin and Jinki exchanged a look of confused disgust.

"Trust me, you'll get one" Kibum smiled and Jonghyun scribbled down his number on a notepad.

An accomplished smile crossed Kibum's face as he took the slip of paper from Jonghyun.

"Thank you cutie" Kibum winked at him, "I'll see you soon"

The three watched as Kibum left the store, a smile glued to Jonghyun's face.

"That was the smoothest thing I've ever witnessed" Taemin spoke up and Jonghyun snapped back to reality.

"That was like something out of a dream" Jonghyun had a dreamy look on his face, and Jinki was just shocked.

"Well, I'm happy for you" Taemin smiled at his boss.

"Thank you" Jonghyun replied, then his eyes fell on Jinki, "Are you okay, Jinki?"

"Uh, yeah, I think so" Jinki nodded but he could tell Jonghyun wasn't convinced.

"You seem shaken up, are you sure you're alright?" Jonghyun asked again.

"It's just that, Kibum has been showing up everywhere lately, I don't know maybe I'm just being paranoid" Jinki explained with a sigh.

"A little paranoia doesn't hurt" Taemin told him.

"I'd be paranoid after a nightmare too" Jonghyun said, giving Jinki a paranoid look.

"Yeah, I guess so, I just also can trust him" Jinki admitted and the two look at him confused, "He just has this aura to me like he does everything for a reason, and what those reasons might be scare me. I just have a bad feeling about him and I can't shake it"

"Sometimes gut feelings are right, I'd say hold onto it just in case" Taemin suggested and Jonghyun nodded.

"I may think he's hot but I'll be wary of him if your gut is too" Jonghyun made Jinki smile with that statement.

"Thanks guys, you make me feel like I'm not totally crazy"