Something New (OnHo)

This Uneasy Night

Jinki insisted he stay at the hospital with Minho, while Minho insisted they all go home and get some good rest. Although, Taemin didn't have to be told twice, telling the couple goodbye and happily leaving the hospital. Minho let him and Jonghyun take his car, saying it was dangerous to walk home this late, the two also insisting they call Jinki when they arrive home. Taemin was grateful to have such caring friends, even if he thought it was a bit much.

"There it is" Taemin announced as he pulled his phone out from under the passenger seat.

"How'd it get all the way under there?" Jonghyun asked in shock.

"I wish I knew" Taemin laughed, closing the back door only to open the front door.

"I guess I'm dropping you off?" Jonghyun turned to Taemin from the driver's seat.

"Yes please" Taemin spoke formally as if he was in a taxi.

"You better give me a good tip" Jonghyun joked.

"Yes, sir" Taemin laughed as Jonghyun started the car.

As they began to leave, a certain kind of happiness washed over Taemin. Despite everything, they were happy and safe, even Jinki and Minho had pushed through and were dating again. Taemin laid back in his seat, the same seat that hours ago he sat anxiously in as Minho explained things he never thought he'd hear. And he thinks he must've dozed off because before he knew it they were in front of his house, Jonghyun's hand on his.

"This is your stop" Jonghyun smiled at the younger.

Taemin unbuckled and smiled back, "Thank you for driving me"

"Of course" Jonghyun replied and Taemin began to get out of the car, "Where's my tip?!" Jonghyun pretended to be upset.

Taemin laughed and turned around, leaning across the center console to peck Jonghyun's cheek. Jonghyun smiled shyly, grabbing Taemin's hand and pulling him in for a proper kiss. It didn't last long, but it still took Taemin's breath away.

The two looked at each other for a second, "Does this mean?" Taemin asked and Jonghyun just nodded.

"I'll pick you up tomorrow and we'll go see Minho and Jinki and tell them the good news" Jonghyun told him and Taemin's smile grew.

"I can't wait" Taemin replied, then turned to leave the car.

"Don't forget to call Jinki! I love you!" Jonghyun called after him.

"Okay, I love you too!" Taemin called back, shutting the door.

He watched his now boyfriend drive off, a smile stuck to his face as he pulled out his phone and dialed Jinki.

"Hello?" Jinki answered.

"Hey, Jonghyun just dropped me off, I made it home safe" Taemin told him, turning to his gate.

"That's a relief" Jinki sighed as if a weight had been lifted.

"Were you really that worried?" Taemin asked and opened the gate.

"I guess I'm still a little high-strung" Jinki admitted and Taemin nodded, "Goodnight, I'll see you soon"

"Sleep well, see you tomorrow" Taemin replied, hanging up and pocketing his phone.

He smiled to himself, a skip in his step as he walked down the overgrown stone path to his door, almost not hearing what sounded like a footstep behind him. Taemin turned around, expecting a squirrel or a cat, fear settling in him as he saw a silhouette approaching him. He was about to rush to his door when the person lifted their head, Kibum's familiar face bringing him relief.

"Kibum, you scared me" Taemin put a hand to his chest, "What are you doing here?"

"I was just in the neighborhood" Kibum shrugged, coming closer, something about him worrying Taemin.

"I didn't hear the gate open, were you waiting for me?" Taemin asked, Kibum still inching closer.

"You weren't home so I waited" Kibum confirmed, now directly in front of Taemin.

"Did you want to talk about something?" Taemin couldn't read the older's expression.

Kibum didn't answer, instead looking Taemin up and down, the younger getting the same feeling he got when they first met. Taemin stepped back at this, a sudden fear washing over him.

"Kibum?" His voice was becoming shaky now, the older beginning to scare him.

"Don't be scared Taeminnie" Kibum smiled, but it didn't make Taemin feel any better, "This won't take long" That's when Taemin realized Kibum had his hands in his hoodie pocket.

Kibum pulled one hand out, smiling as Taemin watched the empty hand, only for his other hand to come out. Taemin felt his blood run cold as Kibum's other hand came up, a hand gun pointed at his face.

"I'm really sorry about this" Kibum cocked the gun and Taemin swallowed hard.