Something New (OnHo)

When Eyes Open

If he didn't need the money, Jonghyun wouldn't have opened the shop today, but he was thankful to be surrounded by friends throughout the day. Jinki and Taemin kept him smiling, and Jonghyun couldn't imagine working with anyone else.

"We should all go out tonight, like to a karaoke bar" Taemin suggested and Jinki was quick to agree.

Jonghyun smiled at Taemin, "That sounds great, I nominate Jinki to pay for us" He pointed at the older and Taemin agreed.

"Why me? Why not Taemin? He suggested it" Jinki argued through a smile.

"Because you can bring Minho, and then he can pay" Jonghyun explained and Jinki nodded in understanding.

"Sounds like a plan to me" Jinki replied, but Jonghyun's attention was on Taemin.

Taemin was glaring at something outside the shop, making the other two turn to look, but Jonghyun wishes he hadn't. The door opened and the bell rang, and Jonghyun watched Kim Kibum walk in, head down, a bag in his hand. Kibum didn't seem to pay any attention to anyone, standing in front of Taemin, he held out the bag and looked up at him.

"The loan sharks stole this" There wasn't much emotion behind his voice, and he didn't flinch when Taemin ripped the bag from his hand.

Once the bag left his hand, Kibum turned to leave, but Jonghyun wasn't going to let him.

"Kibum" He didn't stop, "Ya, Kim Kibum!" Jonghyun yelled, coming towards him.

Kibum turned to look at him, "What?"

"You know what! You ignored me for an entire day and then just broke up with me, why?" Jonghyun asked, angry when Kibum didn't look bothered.

"What, do you want a reason?" Kibum asked, and Jonghyun wanted to cry he was so mad.

"I think I deserve an explanation" Jonghyun took a deep breath.

"I broke up with you for your sake, I fell out of love with you, it's not you it's me" Kibum answered sarcastically, "What do you want to hear Jonghyun? I can't tell you the truth, so what do you want from me?"

"I just want closure! Were you just toying with me? Did you even love me, Kim Kibum?!" Jonghyun felt tears start to fall.

"Why do you ask questions that you don't want answered? Even if I were to give you half the truth you wouldn't like the answer!" Kibum seemed to be pleading with him, but he didn't care.

"Just answer me Kibum! Did you love me?" Jonghyun blinked the tears out of his eyes so he could see.

"You want the truth? No, I didn't, I'm not capable of that kind of quick and easy love, but I am a great actor" Kibum was angry now.

Jonghyun shoved him, "Get out!" He yelled, Jinki and Taemin now coming to his sides.

Kibum had his head down, and Jonghyun couldn't read his expression.

"He said get out" Taemin spoke up, walking in front of Jonghyun.

There was a soft laugh, "Oh, I see" Kibum looked up, an unsettling smile on his face, "It all makes sense now, he was playing matchmaker" Kibum backed up towards the door, "I wish you and Taemin the best!"

Jonghyun wanted to punch the smile right off of his face.

"Are you okay?" Jinki's words came with comforting hands, but Jonghyun didn't respond, his gaze falling on Taemin.

He was burning holes through Kibum's back, and Jonghyun found himself putting a hand on Taemin's shoulder. The younger looked at Jonghyun in surprise and then sympathy.

"I want to go home" Jonghyun admitted, looking down, his hand falling from Taemin's shoulder.

"Go ahead, we can watch the shop" Taemin suggested, but Jonghyun shook his head.

"I don't want to be alone, we'll do karaoke another day, how about drinks at my place?" Jonghyun suggested, wiping his tears.

Jinki nodded, "We can do that, we'll just close early"

"Thank you" Jonghyun smiled at the two, and they all ended up in a hug.

They closed up shop, switching the sign, turning off the lights, locking the doors. When they finished, they were all in front of the shop, wrapped up in their coats, shivering as they spoke to each other.

"Maybe we can make our own karaoke" Taemin said and the two looked at him to explain, "Well, I've heard you play guitar" Taemin pointed at Jinki, "And I know Jonghyun plays piano, and I don't do much but I can sing" Taemin laughed at himself.

"Sounds like fun to me" Jinki smiled and Jonghyun nodded.

"Then you should go get your guitar, I'll text you my address, let me know when you get there" Jonghyun smiled at Jinki as the older agreed.

"I have to drop this bowl off at home, text me the address too and I'll meet you there" Taemin suggested but Jonghyun shook his head.

"I'll tag along, I don't wanna be alone" Jonghyun more demanded, but he knew Taemin wouldn't mind.

"Okay, then I'll see you guys soon!" Jinki waved as he walked away, the other two telling him to be safe.

"I live this way" Taemin spoke up awkwardly, pointing the other direction and Jonghyun nodded.

"Let's go then" Jonghyun smiled and let Taemin lead the way.