Hello, housemate | JEONGCHEOL FF

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Seungcheol isn't even sure it's a good idea.

"I'll take it." The young man said. "It's a good deal for me."

But it seems like there's no turning back now. "Great then. When would you like to move in?"

"Later? If you don't mind? My shift starts at 10pm and I really won't be back until the next day."

Wow. Should I see this as a red flag? Seungcheol thought to himself. "I'm a medical intern in the nearby hospital, that's why." The young man must have read his mind. Seungcheol nodded slowly in acknowledgement. "Alright then, later. I'm going to whip up a contract real quick while you settle in, okay uhh-- what's your name again?"

"Jeonghan. Yoon Jeonghan." The young man extended his hand. Seungcheol took it with the mention of his own name. "Okay then, housemate. I'll see you later?" and the man named Jeonghan made his way to the door.

"Oh. By the way, I just want to get this out and be clear with it." Jeonghan spins around, catching Seungcheol's attention. "I'm gay. Are you cool with that?"

Seungcheol really didn't have much time to think about it. Jeonghan was staring at him expectantly so without even thinking it over, he said, "Yeah, sure cool."

"Cool." And Jeonghan was out the door.

Alright. Yeah. It's fine, right? Nothing harmful. Seungcheol says, unconsciously making a face.

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Hours later, Jeonghan did return with his stuff-- which isn't really a lot. Just one duffle bag filled with his clothes and some really scary looking medical books.

"You settling in okay?" Seungcheol knocks on the slightly opened door. Jeonghan looks up from unpacking. "Hey, yeah. Room is great. Really spacious too. Have this been vacant since you moved in?"

"Oh no, not really. This used to be my son's room."

"Oh?" Jeonghan cocks his head to the side. "You have a son? You look really young though?"

Seungcheol tries to hide the feint blush slowly creeping up his cheeks. Damn, is he this out of the game that he blushes like a highschool kid on the slightest of compliments? "W-well thank you. But yes, I do have a son."

"And he doesn't live here anymore because?"

"He's with his mother because her place is nearer to his school. He's a 10th grader."

"Wow. You must have had him really young then? What are you, like 28?"

Seungcheol chuckled. "I'm flattered. Is this your way to get some good points from your landlord?"

"Ahh, you caught me." Jeonghan grinned as he put away some of his clothes. "But seriously, you look young. How old are you?"

"I'm 32." Seungcheol replied with a sheepish smile. "I hope you don't mind living with an ahjussi."

Jeonghan swats his hand exaggeratedly. "Don't sweat it. Im worse. After I get home from my shift, I hibernate like a bat. My friends call me grandpa."

They shared a good laugh then Seungcheol remembers the contract on his hands.

"I really don't have any house rules, but I guess we should divide some of the house chores. Rent is due every 15th. you can bring some of your friends over-- not a lot-- just some but remember to always be mindful. I sleep pretty early because I work an 8-5 job. You can label your food, I'll clear up some space on the fridge and feel free to put your toiletries in the bathroom. The house is quiet most of the time so I guess you wont have any problems hibernating." Seungcheol finishes the summary of the contract. It still feels weird. Having someone in his house still feels weird. He didn't even imagine closing the deal this fast. The thought of renting the spare room was nothing but an idea that brushed past him so when he did try to advertise it, he was surprised at how quickly he got a call. And now that caller is his tenant.