DEMONS [CHANBAEK]

Chapter 12

Minseok was late. He ran along the road, huffing and puffing, dreading that he might have missed him. Finally, he came to a screeching halt in front of the café. His shift wasn't over! He was right there- the cute barista, with honey brown hair. As he struggled to catch his breath, he watched him smile at the customer while handing over her coffee. Finally, gathering some courage he pushed open the door and entered.

The little bell rang catching the barista's attention. He looked towards Minseok and gave a wide smile, thus successfully stopping his heart. Struggling to breathe, he approached the counter. "Hey, Jongdae", he said meekly, "I thought your shift was over."

"Nah, got a double shift today.", he smiled and winked. Minseok was very close to utilising his health insurance. "So what would you like today. The usual?"

"Uh-um-gaaarh-ye-yeah yeah yeah." *clears throat* "Yes, the usual please." Minseok was going to pass out at any moment, but no, he was going to do this. He had practiced for this moment several times, infront of his mirror. Deep breaths Minseok. "So, um, I was wondering, uh, when exactly, uh, like, when exactly will your shift be over?" he managed.

"Umm, around 5. Why do you ask?", he smiled sweetly.

"Oh that, no, no reason, I was just wondering, if you don't have anything else to do, wouldyougooutwithmeplease?"

Jongdae blinked. "I'm sorry?"

*Deep breath* "I was wondering, if you would like to go out with me, please?"

*crickets chirping*

Jongdae shrugged, "Yeah, okay. Why not?"

"I understand we don't know each other that well, so you might be appre-wait what? You said yes???!!!"

Jongdae gave a cute little laugh which almost made Minseok pass out. "Yeah man, let's go out. Also, here's your order, on the house." *wink*

"*something unintelligible* yeah yeah okay. Thanks. I'll pick you up at 5 then. Yeah? Ok, yeah. Byeee." Minseok could only do so much to exit gracefully. Once a few steps away from the café, he jumped in the air and punched it. Mission fucking accomplished.

Jongdae watched the cute guy leave and excused himself for a bathroom break. Once in the bathroom, he let go off his "cool" demeanour and giggled like a child. Oh fuck, it was happening!! It finally happened! Cute little Minnie had caught his eye since the first day he came in. It was really cold and he was wearing an oversized coat with a pink beanie and it made him look so cute. He was with a tall guy, whom he called Sehun. They both sat at a table at the far end of the café and enjoyed their hot chocolates. When Jongdae had gone to their table to serve them, he had heard Minseok's chirpy voice singing, "marshmellow~". He wanted to kiss him right there. It had been quite some weeks now and he had been seeing him almost everyday and flirting with him, but everytime he said something cheeky Minseok would just turn red and leave. He was almost of the verge of despair when Minseok asked him out himself. Feeling like he was walking on the clouds, he splashed some water on his face, straightened his shirt and put on his game face again. Just 4 more excruciating hours to go.    

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Author's note: I have utmost respect towards Chen and his marriage and him and his family have all my good wishes, but I'm still Xiuchen trash, what can ya do?