Something New (OnHo)

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Taemin led Jonghyun through his neighborhood and to his house, the two walking in silence as the wind blew around them. Jonghyun shivered at the cold, he turned his head to look at Taemin, the younger also visibly shivering.

"We're here" Taemin announced, leading Jonghyun down the walkway.

"It looks cozy" Jonghyun commented as Taemin started unlocking the door.

"It wasn't locked.." Taemin had a sense of worry in his voice, so Jonghyun placed a hand on his shoulder.

They walked into the house cautiously, Jonghyun on high alert and ready to call the police if necessary.

"Hello" Taemin turned on the lights, and Jonghyun hoped there was no reply.

They checked every room, just to be sure, and both of them were filled with relief when they found the house was empty. Taemin put the stolen item, a decorative bowl, back where it went and Jonghyun looked around.

"It's a nice place" Jonghyun smiled, looking at the family photos, noticing an empty frame.

"Thanks, the rent is cheap because the neighborhood looks bad" Taemin replied, picking up the empty frame, "I have to put this up and then we can go"

"Okay" Jonghyun said, watching Taemin walk off to his room.

He noticed the ruined photo of Taemin and his brother in the trash. The sight hurt his heart, and Jonghyun wondered if he was really okay after all of this. Taemin returned from his room and the two left the house, starting on their way to Jonghyun's.

"Are you okay?" Jonghyun asked after Taemin finished locking the door.

"I might not be right now.. but I will be" Taemin answered and Jonghyun nodded, "Those men took so much from me and then they tried to take my life... if it wasn't for Minho I'd be.." He trailed off and Jonghyun offered him a hug.

"But you're not.. you're safe and surrounded by people who care about you" Jonghyun told him as they hugged.

"I know, and I'm so thankful" Taemin hugged a little tighter, "I hope I never lose you"

Jonghyun smiled, "You won't, I'll always be there for you" He rubbed Taemin's back to comfort him.

"Can I.. tell you something?" Taemin asked, pulling back to look Jonghyun in the eyes.

"Of course" Jonghyun noticed the nervousness in Taemin's eyes.

"I like you, I have for a while now" Taemin confessed and Jonghyun smiled sweetly at him.

"I know you do" Jonghyun told him and Taemin looked at him confused, "The comment Kibum made earlier, about matchmaking, it was the last hint I needed"

"You knew before that too?" Taemin asked and Jonghyun nodded.

"I was waiting for you to confess, I didn't want to bring it up before you did" Jonghyun answered, giggling at Taemin's shocked expression.

"Am I that obvious?" Taemin asked as they started walking again.

"A little bit, but I also overheard you and Jinki talking about it" Jonghyun admitted.

"You're not uncomfortable with it are you?" Jonghyun shook his head at this.

"In fact, if I were ready for another relationship right now, I'd suggest we start dating" Jonghyun blushed a little.

"Really?" Jonghyun nodded, "Then I'll be here when you're ready"

Jonghyun smiled brightly at him, "You're so sweet, can we.. hold hands?" He was nervous to ask, worried it might send a mixed signal.

"Uh yeah!" Taemin was flustered as they gently connected their hands.

Jonghyun sighed happily, he may not be emotionally ready for another relationship, but knowing Taemin was waiting for him made his heart swell. And he decided he was in debt to Minho for keeping Taemin safe, just like Taemin he was forever grateful.

The walk to Jonghyun's was calm and sweet. While the wind was cold, their hearts were warm and their smiles bright. As they came close to Jonghyun's house, it began to snow, and Jonghyun became even happier. A day that started with heartache had now become one he would cherish as the snow landed on the sidewalk.