Accidental Rental

90 Degrees

Tall, statuesque body.

Sharp features from his eyes to his jawline.

It wasn't really that difficult to spot him from within the crowd.

Baekho lifted his hand up and waved, trying to get his attention and as if there was a magnet pulling them together, Minhyun's eyes met his. Within seconds, the other had attacked him with a hug. His luggage almost forgotten as it trailed behind him.

"You're here!" Minhyun exclaimed in the happiest tone Baekho had ever heard from him before. It made his chest flutter with butterflies to hear Minhyun sound so happy just from meeting him again.

"Uh... Yeah. You're crushing me," He choked out jokingly and Minhyun immediately let go of him, taking hold of his luggage again. His smile could reach his ears as he stared at Baekho intensely, causing the other to blush madly. It had only been a week and a few days since they've seen each other so...

"When did you become so much more handsome?" Baekho's unfiltered thoughts slipped out from his lips and Minhyun turned beet red as well.

"Hua... What?"

"Ah! F-forget I asked! It must be the hair! That's right. I've never seen you with such light brown hair before. Ahahah," Baekho chuckled awkwardly and hurriedly turned away before he said anything even more embarrassing. Minhyun gripped Baekho's hand and beamed.

"Thank you for being here."

"Y-your friends invited m-me," Baekho scoffed, trying to act nonchalant even though his heart was going mad. He clutched his chest and made a flat look, forcing himself to stop grinning like a hopeless fool in love. Or maybe he is.

"I'll thank them too."

Minhyun leaned closer and kissed his cheek. Baekho flinched and pushed Minhyun away from him, scoffing again. "You... The promise still holds!"

Minhyun gasped. "Even if I'm already not working as a rental boyfriend?"

"W-well, it's not like you have confessed to me yet," Baekho grumbled and pulled his hand away to cross his arms. Minhyun pursed his lips as they reached Aron's car where his two friends stood by.

"Hey, Minhyun. Welcome back," Ren said cheerfully and they exchanged a hug.

"I'm back," Minhyun replied with a bright smile.

"I'll help you with that," Aron said, taking the luggage from Minhyun who thanked him. Baekho still sulked as he entered the car and Ren raised a brow at him.

"Are you two already arguing?" he asked with a laugh. Minhyun sighed and shook his head.

"Just some loose ends we need to clear up."

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"Oppa! You're back!" Naeun greeted Minhyun gleefully as the tall male entered Baekho's apartment. What might he be doing there, you ask? Baekho invited him for dinner after they had dropped his luggage back at his apartment.

"I'm back," He said and she hugged him tightly. Minhyun let out an awkward chuckle and Baekho peeled her away.

"Don't get so close to him," He hissed and Naeun wriggled her brows at her brother.

"Why? You jealous?" she teased him and hugged Minhyun's arm. Baekho growled and pouted, glaring at Minhyun who just shrugged innocently. "Oppa, did you buy it for me?"

"Yes, I did. Here you go," Minhyun said while handing Naeun the bag of snacks and chocolates in his hand. She squealed and took it, bowing a 90 degrees.

"Thank you so much."

"What? You made him buy stuff for you?" Baekho snapped and Naeun stuck her tongue out at him before running into the kitchen to put it aside.

"It's alright, Baekho. I offered to get things for her."

Baekho groaned and put his arms on his hips. "Don't spoil my sister, Hwang Minhyun. I'm blaming you if she becomes more spoiled than she already is."

"Yes, yes," He replied and leaned closer. Baekho froze since they were just inches away. Why the hell does a guy even have such a flowery scent? "I got something for you too."

"Huh?" Minhyun took Baekho's hand and stood up straight again. He placed a little tiger plush doll key chain on his hand and smiled. Baekho was a little stunned as he stared at the key chain. "You... You didn't have to."

Despite saying that, he was actually really happy that Minhyun even got something for him. Minhyun leaned closer again until his lips were beside Baekho's ear. "I'll give you your other gift later."

Baekho turned bright red as he smacked Minhyun on the shoulder. "Yah! How dare you tease me."

Naeun smiled at the sight of the two of them laughing at each other. She was glad Baekho seemed much happier now that Minhyun was back. Her brother being mopey was quite the hassle to deal with after all.

"Oh. Naeun, I also got this one for you." He placed a cat version key chain onto her hand as she joined them again. She beamed.

"Thank you, oppa."

"What about yourself?" Baekho asked and Minhyun pulled out his wallet. A fox key chain hung on its keyring. "Hah. That definitely suits you."

Minhyun smiled and nodded. "It's like a family of cats."

Baekho stiffened and a blush crept up his cheeks. "What cat? F-foxes aren't cats."

Naeun could tell when her brother is joking or embarrassed and right now she was just super amused by his embarrassment. Minhyun smiled and held his hand out to the both of them.

"Well, shall we go for dinner?" He asked politely. Naeun beamed and held his hand.

"Yes please."

Baekho rolled his eyes and grabbed Minhyun's hand, pulling them both out instead.

"My brother really is different around you," she whispered to Minhyun.

"How so?"

"For starters, he's blushing a lot. Like look at his ears. And he's trying not to smile but you can see that he is. I'm really glad I requested for you when you were still working as a rental boyfriend. I won't ever regret it," she said with a gentle smile that reminded Minhyun of Baekho. They were siblings after all. He returned the smile.

"I won't regret accepting it either."