Accidental Rental

First Month

Baekho raised a brow when he saw the message filled with weird words that made little to no sense. He guessed Minhyun must've been tired and decided not to reply him as he carefully looked through videos and articles. He had been trying to keep up with stuff about Minhyun, researching the other's previous life before he became a rental boyfriend. There were a lot and even more new upcoming stuff with his latest photo shoots and now acting. He rubbed his eyes and sighed, trying to figure out what he could do for Minhyun this coming Saturday. It was their first month anniversary and he didn't blame Minhyun for not being able to remember. The other was really busy after all and had more thoughts preoccupying his mind. He watched an interview and Minhyun spoke about his wish to someday be known for things that he loved to do.

Singing.

Baekho raised his brows. He searched up videos of Minhyun singing and was pretty blown away by one Japanese song cover the other had done for fun. He didn't know Minhyun could sing. The other had a heartfelt voice, one that could convey exactly what he sang and Baekho thought that was special. He decided that he could try out the song and hope he could sing it as well as Minhyun did.

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Minhyun was frustrated but didn't show it on his face. He sipped his drink silently as he had gotten into a slight disagreement with the director.

"Minhyun, its really not that bad. It'll just be a small peck. No big deal," his manager said, trying to get Minhyun to see reason.

"I thought we agreed I was not going to have any of those scenes. Plus, it'll be so out of my character," Minhyun said and chewed on the straw out of frustration.

"They want to add more hype and things like that to the show."

"Doesn't make sense and it's not part of the script either," Minhyun grumbled and curved the straw before letting it go since it had technically done nothing wrong.

"Well, I'll try talking to the director again. Why don't you go back to your place to rest?"

Minhyun sighed and nodded, deciding to just hail a taxi home instead since he was too tired to bother anymore. The moment he reached the apartment, he took a bath and cleaned up thoroughly. Just as he sat down on his bed and switched his phone on, his eyes took notice of the date and day. It was already Saturday. He rubbed his eyes. When did time pass by him so quickly? Every day felt almost like a blur. The only sense of balance he felt came in the form of a video call ringtone. He slowly rolled over onto his stomach and picked up the call. He tried to put on a smile so Baekho wouldn't be worried. When his boyfriend showed up on screen, he was pleasantly surprised by the way the other dressed. His hair all put up nicely as well.

"Someone looks like he's going out for a party tonight," He said, finding comfort in talking with Baekho. Baekho grinned and shrugged.

"Well... I have my reasons. Oh?"

"What's the matter?"

"Nothing. It's just that you haven't removed your makeup yet. I wasn't expecting that."

Minhyun chuckled genuinely, finding it easy not having to pretend when the laughter gets pulled out of him naturally with Baekho. "Too handsome for you?"

"Tsk. Maybe I should have put some on as well."

"Huh?" Minhyun was surprised but Baekho gasped and shook his head.

"A-anyways! Hey. How was your day?"

"Hmm... Well, it didn't go that well. I got into a slight argument with the director."

"What happened?"

"He wants to change the script. I know these stuff will happen more often but he wants my character to be more persuasive towards the main female lead. He...wants me to kiss the female lead even though I had clearly stated that I wouldn't," Minhyun sighed, deciding not to hide it from Baekho. He didn't want to have to dodge the question and feel even more awkward about it later. Baekho hummed and just nodded.

"And you argued with him because of that?"

"Well, yeah. You did say you didn't want me to shoot any such scenes and... Its not like I want to kiss anyone else other than you anyways," Minhyun blurted out. Baekho's eyes widened a little before he hid his blushing cheeks behind his arm.

"A-ah. R-right."

"You okay?"

"Yeah. I just didn't think you took me so seriously."

"What are you saying? You're my boyfriend. Of course I'll take you seriously."

Baekho grinned and couldn't hold back his happiness. "Ww-ell, I'm grateful. But if its halting your work, maybe it'll be better to just agree to it. I mean... If you delay it..."

Minhyun understood what Baekho meant and pouted. "But it doesn't even match my character. His role has always been the supporting best friend. Why would he want to cause such a scene for his friend? It doesn't make sense. I also want to come back to you faster but I want the show to be a success..."

Baekho smiled and tilted his head. "Do what you think is right then. On a different note, can we watch a movie together?"

"Now?"

"Y-yeah. If that's okay with you."

"Oh... Sure. I'm not that tired yet. I'm just plenty upset."

"I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out."

"Thanks, Baekho. What do you want to watch?"

"Just.. Here."

Baekho sent Minhyun an invite link to a screen sharing website so he could play the movie. Minhyun moved into a more relaxing position, taking hold of his tablet as he clicked the link and decided to just take it easy for now. No point getting all enraged and accidentally setting off at Baekho who had done nothing wrong. Baekho sat back and relaxed as well when the movie started. They were both rather silent apart from the small talk and eye contact but it was a welcoming silence filled with the music and conversations from the movie.