Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Chapter 2

"Dae," Kyungsoo whispered, leaning in close, "you're staring again." 

Jongdae quickly turned around to face the smaller man behind him. "Soo," he began to whine, "I can't help it. Why does he have to be so fucking hot?" 

"Because he is an Idol," Kyungsoo teased, "I mean part of his job is to be hot." 

Jongdae rolled his eyes and stomped a foot before walking with Kyungsoo toward the back of the stage. They were working on the third rehearsal run of the day and it was Minseok's turn for a spotlight dance solo. The stage production was trying to work out the best location on the network of stages they had set up for this particular concert. Minseok wasn't doing anything flashy or over the top, he wasn't even doing his routine with half of his power but the clothes he decided to wear today were Jongdae's favorite. His dark wash skinny jeans, oversized cut-sleeve black t-shirt, and a bright pink beanie. 

"Fuck, fuck, fuck," Jongdae said turning back away from the stage and looking at Kyungsoo. "How do you do it," he questioned Kyungsoo, grabbing his shoulders and gently shaking him. 

"Easy," Kyungsoo said looking around to see if anyone was close enough to hear their conversation. He leaned into Jongdae's ear once again, "I have endless patience. Plus when you're in a three-way, these sexy stages are easier to handle, especially after getting some action." 

"UGH," Jongdae groaned before leaning forward and resting his forehead on Kyungsoo's shoulder.

"I take it you still haven't told him how you feel," Kyungsoo teased while gently patting Jongdae's back. 

"How can I do that," Jongdae whined. 

"I don't know what to tell you there Dae," Kyungsoo smirked as his eyes met with Jongin's across the stage, "I didn't confess to anyone, it was the other way around. Want me to grab Jongin to help, or maybe Chanyeol?" 

Jongdae stood up straight and smacked his arm, "you better not have said anything to either of them about this during your post-sex conversations." 

"Of course not Dae," Kyungsoo said rolling his eyes dramatically, "I'm not some gossipy teenage girl. I know how to keep a secret." 

"A little too well I think," Jongdae cut in. 

"Are you complaining," Kyungsoo said lowering his gaze and giving Jongdae a dark look, "are you saying I shouldn't keep secrets well?" 

"I would never say such a thing," Jongdae replied, stepping back and shaking his head. 

"Jongdae," Junmyeon interrupted, "you need to get into position. I think they figured out Minseok's placement. You too Kyungsoo, I want to get this run through over quickly." 

"Ok Hyung," the two younger answered in unison and walked to their respective places.

--

"Alright guys, let's get out there and make this first concert great," Junmyeon said standing in a circle with the other members, the excitement in the air was electrifying. 

They began to walk to their opening positions when Jongdae felt a hand gently run across his ass before a finger hooked into his back pocket. 

"Chennie," Minseok purred into his ear, "don't enjoy dancing with Chanyeol too much, ok?" Then the warm air was gone along with all the breath in Jongdae's body. 

"Jongdae," Baekhyun said walking over and grabbing his hand, "C'mon, we gotta get in place."

Jongdae couldn't tell you how the concert went, to be honest, his whole body was on auto-pilot until they got to one of his favorite concert songs, Drop That. During the performance, Chanyeol called out to Minseok and Jongdae's eyes immediately went to the screen where Minseok was put in the spotlight. As he watched Minseok set down his microphone and turned toward the crowd. Then a pulse of arousal hit when Minseok unzipped the lite jacket he had on and began dancing. Sweat was covering his golden flesh in a glistening sheen and accented every detail of muscle on Minseok's gorgeous body. 

Everything seemed to slow down from that point on and Jongdae seriously couldn't tell you how the last numbers of the concert went. His mind was glued to the shirtless Minseok running around the stages. 

As they finished their goodbye to the fans and left the stage Kyungsoo walked up beside him. "I can't wait to see all the fan cams posted online over the next couple of days," then Jongin wrapped an arm around Kyungsoo and pulled him away from Jongdae. 

The thought filled Jongdae's head over the next couple of days and following performances.

--

Minseok was going crazy, he had been trying everything he could during the past month to break Jongdae's control but it seemed like nothing he did was going to work. He thought his solo on stage would do the trick and bring a confession from Jongdae. Unfortunately, it seemed like Jongdae was only getting more distant. Minseok tried to spend more time together in the dorm with him, but it became apparent very quickly that Jongdae was keeping him at arm's length. 

"Ugh Baek," he whined, "why isn't anything working?" 

"I don't know, honestly these are things I did to get Sehun's attention and it played out splendidly after the second concert," Baekhyun was flipping through selcas on his phone. 

"What else can I try? I seriously don't know what to do," Minseok grabbed Baekhyun's arm and shook him. 

"Well," Baekhyun replied exasperated, "have you ever stopped to think of what kind of reaction you want from him?" 

"Have you been listening to me at all," Minseok nearly yelled. 

"Of course," Baekhyun raised his hands defensively, "I mean very specifically. Are you hoping he will snap and pin you to the bed and have his way with you? Or do you want him to come and beg you to fuck him into the mattress?"

"OH," it seemed like a light bulb suddenly turned on and Minseok's eyes became huge. 

"Do you even know which one you want?" Baekhyun cocked his head slightly to the side. 

"Well," Minseok relaxed back into the pillows of his bed, "I'm fine with both actually. I don't have to pick one do I?" 

"Maybe you should at first," Baekhyun laid on his stomach, "after you have opened up about liking each other, the roles will come out. You might be flexible in your position as a top or bottom. But Jongdae may be a hard top. You also have to decide if you are ok with having a defined role." 

"What about you," Minseok questioned, "do you still do both with Sehun? Or did you two decide on set roles?" 

"Oh," Baekhyun laughed, "we are totally fluid. But you know what," Baekhyun sat up suddenly, "I have been wondering why it is taking you and Jongdae so long to get together. I mean, let's get real, we all have pretty much designated couples. I mean, does Jongdae even know that every one of us is dating another?" 

Minseok nodded his head as Baekhyun spoke, "well, he is close to Kyungsoo, so I'm pretty sure he knows that those three are together. I honestly don't know if he knows about anyone else though. We all hide things pretty well unless one of us says something or does something in front of him, I don't know if he would know." 

"Well," Baekhyun said wrapping an arm around his shoulder, "Hyung, it looks like you are just going to have to be direct with him. Good luck!"