Something New (OnHo)

I Keep Waiting For You

Suddenly his face felt wet, he knew he had started crying again, and through the blur he could see Minho crying as well. But Jinki didn't know what to say, didn't know if he even should speak. Minho's words seeming more like a statement, something Minho just wanted, needed, to tell him. Jinki knew what he wanted to say, he knew how he felt, that wasn't the problem, it had never been the problem. He just wasn't sure if he wanted to have such a relationship, which only led him to ask himself: what was this relationship?

They loved each other, of course they did, if they didn't they wouldn't be here right now. Neither were sure if they had broken up, but neither really cared all that much. What mattered to Jinki the most was if this relationship was safe.

It had already proved it wasn't, it was far from safe, even their friends were in danger. But something still brought Jinki back to Minho, wishing he were in the younger's arms, wanting to call him his boyfriend. Or even someday soon, his husband. But would they even make it to that? Would they live to see that day? The thoughts made Jinki cry harder, bringing one hand to cover his face.

"Jinki.. Are you okay?" Minho asked carefully.

Jinki took a deep breath, trying to clear his mind and forget the depressing thoughts.

"If... If we date.. Will we be okay?" Jinki found himself asking, "Will they be okay?"

Minho looked down, sighing to himself, "I don't know"

The answer hurt, but Jinki was glad that Minho was being honest.

"It's never been easy having a life outside of work. I've learned to be careful but.. I guess I'm still not careful enough" Minho looked dejected and Jinki gave his hand a squeeze.

"Kibum said..." Jinki paused, "You've never walked into danger like that before... For someone else"

Minho smiled softly, "I guess I haven't... We never used to worry about the people who left, we just said it was for the best and moved on" His eyes met Jinki's, "But.. I couldn't just let you go.. Something stopped me, told me to turn around and grab your hand and never let go"

Jinki laughed a little, looking down at their hands, "That's so sappy"

Minho giggled, "It is, isn't it?"

There was a pause between the two of them, Jinki deciding what to say next as Minho just admired the older.

"I.. I love you too, Choi Minho" Jinki didn't look up, the words making him smile to himself.

Minho's free hand came up and cupped Jinki's cheek, and Jinki made eye contact with him. The moment almost didn't feel real, as never in his life did Jinki think he'd be in this situation. Then he leaned forward, and Minho met him half-way, their lips connecting for the first time in what felt like ages. It was simple and quick, but it meant so much to both of them, it felt like all the stress was over.

They broke apart and just looked at each other, Minho wiping a tear from Jinki's cheek that the older didn't even know was there. A soft knock at the door had the couple looking to see who it was, their hands intertwined.

Jonghyun opened the door slowly, smiling as he saw his friend's faces.

"I'm glad you're finally awake" Jonghyun told him as he shut the door, "The nurse said it's still two at a time, so Taemin let me go first"

"How are you holding up?" Minho asked and Jonghyun scoffed.

"You're the one laying in a hospital bed, why are you asking me how I am?" Jonghyun joked as he came up to the end of the bed.

"Because I care about you, and I dragged you and Taemin into this" Minho explained while smiling.

"We're fine, we have each other to depend on" Jonghyun leaned on the footboard of the bed, "How are you feeling?"

"There's a little pain, but nothing major, did they say how long I'd be in here?" Minho asked and Jonghyun shrugged.

"Taemin was the only one who really retained any information" Jonghyun told him.

"I'll go ask him, and he can spend some time with you" Jinki suggested and Minho nodded.

Jinki stood up and kissed Minho before leaving the hospital room, finding Taemin against the wall right outside the door.

"Hey, how long did they say he'd have to stay?" Jinki asked as he shut the door.

"Two to three days based on how fast he recovers" Taemin answered and turned around to grab something, "I got us snacks, I'm sure you're hungry by now"

"Oh, thank you, you can go in if you want" Jinki told him as he took a drink and some bread.

"Okay, make sure Kibum gets some when he comes back" Taemin said and prepared to go in.

"Where'd he go?" Jinki asked before Taemin left.

"When he came out, he asked me a Jonghyun to get snacks. He was gone when we came back" Taemin explained and Jinki nodded as Taemin disappeared inside the room.

AN: I wonder where Kibum could be?