Denial || Taemin & Naeun

Minor Signs

"I'm sorry, what-" I started coughing uncontrollably as tears filled my eyes. Kai immediately threw me a packet of tissues. I yanked a few of them out and started wiping my eyes as I tried to stabilize my cough.

"Are you okay?" Kai asked in dismay. He poured the bottled of water into a cup and handed it to me. "You should be able to drink better now." He smirked.

"Why are you smiling?" I stared at him. Kai raised his eyebrows and shook his head politely. "No reason." He smiled again.

"Kim Jongin, tell me now before I-"

"Before you what?" He challenged me with another smile on his face. He is really annoying sometimes I swear.

"You can't even come to terms with your feelings and you want to fight me." Kai muttered as he sip a bit of water from the bottle.

I threw the nearest object I could find at him. "YAH!" I exclaimed. "I heard that." Kai shrugged. "Doesn't make a difference." He continued muttering.

There was utter silence for a moment. "I don't like her Kai. Not like that." I said out of the sudden. Kai glanced over at me.

"I don't like her like that." I repeated myself. Kai paused for a moment before continuing on. "Are you sure?" He looked like he was doubting me.

"Uhm, yes?" I said. "Why are you suddenly asking me this question?" I was curious to know.

"It's just that I saw her here just now and I was wondering if you talked to her or not..." he explained.

"Well..." I paused for a moment. "Yeah. We did. But so what if we did?It doesn't mean anything. You know I don't indulge myself in relationships. I don't have time for it. I'm not like you."

Kai lit up. "What do you mean by that?" He asked defensively. I smiled at him. "Do you want me to remind you of the time when you and Jennie-ssi used to-"

Kai immediately brushed me off. "Okay, we get it Taemin." He rolled his eyeballs. I smiled cheekily.

"By the way did you really ask her out by putting your number in her sandwich-" I chuckled. Kai glared at me.

"HEY at least I was bold enough to ask someone I liked out. Unlike a certain someone." He coughed. I threw the plastic bottle at him which made him duck. "Do you want another one?" I threatened.

He glanced over at the wall clock. "Pretty sure you don't have time for that Taemin-ssi." He smiled. I looked over at the time and realized that my 10 minute break was almost up.

"Have fun little guy." He waved. I'll be watching you. Don't fall in love with the girls there on the set." He said playfully.

"When I'm done filming this, you're dead Jongin" I warned. He stick his tongue out cheekily. I grabbed my bottle and shot a glare at him. He glared back at me mockingly as I headed out.

Kai's POV

Taemin and I are honestly the best of friends and its gotten to a point where we can easily read each other's expressions and behavior that quickly.

For me, it's very easy to tell if he is lying or not. He is too obvious at times. And it's because I'm too smart.

We tell each other everything, from our choice of clothes to our morning routines to our bad hair days to our embarrassing stuffs. There are no secrets between us.

But if there's one thing Taemin has made it unclear of - but I feel it in my guts that it's true is that that he lowkey definitely has unresolved feelings for that girl.

If there's one important character trait that Taemin possess is that he NEVER forgets anything.

Sure, he forgets where he places his phone at sometimes or to turn off the stove when he is done cooking - but don't underestimate the power of his memory. He remembers alot of things, it's actually scary.

It may have been years and people may have gotten over it already - and perhaps Taemin has as well. Or maybe he thinks he has. But he still remembers it.

Taemin is the most diligent and sacrificial person I've ever met and his never ending determination to want to succeed in his work sometimes makes him vulnerable as a human being with feelings.

His work is the most important thing and if something or someone is at risk of threatening it he will not fail to give it up.

Being an idol isn't easy and I have tremendous respect for Taemin for being able to uphold that long. For being so loyal to his given title. To put aside his personal affiliations and remain professional.

But sometimes I get worried when I look at him. For how long can he continue being in denial of something so very obvious. Only time will tell.

Taemin's POV

Once I got back from my recording I immediately rushed back excitedly to my dressing room because I couldn't wait to tell Kai a funny story that happened.

"Hey Jongin you wouldn't believe-"

I yanked the door open only to find Kai and... Son Naeun-ssi talking at the table. I was totally thrown off guard.

I freezed for a moment. I didn't want to believe this sight at first but it was actually happening. And I don't know what to do.

Kai smiled upon seeing me at the door. "Yo how was the recording?" He asked cheerfully.

I didn't answer.

I swallowed hard before giving a reply after that. "It was great. What are you... doing?"

"Oh, my phone battery was almost dead but I managed to call Naeun-ssi back here to lend me her charger for awhile. She's not in a rush to leave anyway, her ride is going to be late." Kai explained delightfully.

I bit my upper lip in awkwardness and anxiety as I nodded along. I really didn't know how to react at this moment.

Kai's POV

I examined Taemin carefully and studied his every action. I was right. He looks completely flustered.

He is never silent and he has a good relationship with everyone. He is a living social butterfly.

As I glanced over at Naeun-ssi I could tell she was also feeling uncomfortable and agitated. She was doing fine just now.

I continued talking to them about some stuffs about my recording but as expected, both of them were silent and awkward.

"So." I sat upright on the chair as I cleared my throat. "What's going on with you two?" I asked nonchalantly as I pointed at them with a slight smile.

Taemin and Naeun immediately jolted from their sits and lit up after being stiff for so long.

[🌼] I'm sorry if this was bad I'm currently having exams so I cant update much. ⭐