[M] One (1/1)

Another comeback or a US tour? They were given this choice by the company. They know the hyungs have to enlist soon and that time is ticking so they chose the tour. It’s something that they’ve always wanted to do ever since they shot their debut teasers in New York. It just feels right to go back, to come full circle. And if not now, they probably won’t be able to do it ever. Initially they were a bit worried if they’d be able to fill up their venues. It’s their first time touring the states after all and it’s not like they’ve been promoted well internationally. But they’re nearing the end of the tour and all their venues have been packed. Mino loved the energy of their US fans. They really know how to party. He wished he had learned more english so he could interact with them more. Fortunately, Yoon studied during the break and Mino doesn’t know how he did it but he was almost fluent by the time their tour started. Mino has known him for years but he still can’t help but get impressed by how smart he is. How can one person be good at EVERYTHING?  “Fuck, it’s so cold.” Seungyoon says as he rubs his pink hands together. They’re both standing outside The Times Square waiting for Yoon’s birthday fan projects to show up. “Why didn’t you wear gloves?” Annoyed, Mino removes his own gloves to give to Seungyoon. “No, you take it. I’m fine.” Yoon gives it back but Mino waves him off. He lights up a cigarette instead. “Yoon your hands are already as dry as the Sahara. Wear it before your hands turn into prunes.” Mino says as he puffs on his cigarette. Yoon smiles appreciatively at him. “Thanks Mino.” “Sure.”  “Thanks for coming with me tonight.” Yoon bumps his shoulder at him as they both look at the bright ads. Mino thinks it’s ridiculous that Yoon is thanking him. As if Mino hadn’t been having the time of his life here. As if seeing the look on Yoon’s face when his birthday ads showed up didn’t make Mino’s day. They’ve been having so much fun exploring the US. Taking photos, eating at new restaurants. Mino doesn’t even like burgers but they walked so many blocks just so they can eat at Shake Shack because Yoon wanted to. The expression on Yoon’s face when he tasted the burger was worth it though. The guy should open a mukbang channel. Mino can spend hours just watching Yoon eat.  It’s their last show soon and Mino kind of didn’t want to go back to Korea yet. Maybe it’s the fact that they were in a different continent  but he feels like there is something almost magical about his time with Yoon in the US. When they go back they’ll be faced with more responsibilities and schedules and their time together will be mostly dedicated for work again. He realized that he really missed hanging out with Yoon like this. Like hanging out with him outside the recording studio. Just being with him doing nothing and everything. Later that night, they hung out at Mino’s hotel room.  “I can’t believe it’s almost the end of the tour.” Yoon pouts. They’re both sitting at the edge of the bed, Yoon is typing on his phone while Mino sorts photos from his camera. “I know. Time went by so fast here.” “I’m kind of scared to go home.” Seungyoon says as he puts down his phone and lies on his back. Mino was surprised to hear that. Did he feel the same way as Mino? Did he feel that there was something different about them here? “Why?” He asked and he hated how hopeful he sounded. Seungyoon was quiet for a while. “I guess I need to start working on my solo album when we get back.” Mino wanted to kick himself. Of course it’s not about him. He was being silly. “Why would you be scared?” He asks instead. “What if I don’t do well? What if the people have gone tired of waiting and they won’t care anymore? What if my time has passed?” Seungyoon asks the ceiling of Mino’s room. Mino wanted to shake some sense into him. He lies down beside him instead. “Yoon. I hear your voice everyday. I hear most of your unreleased music more than anyone else and I’ve never. NEVER EVER gotten tired of your voice.” Seungyoon turns his head at him and Mino was suddenly very aware of how close they were lying in bed together. “Really?” He asks, face full of hope. He’s asking for assurance and Mino wanted to give it to him; he just didn’t know how. He was starting to get very distracted at how nice his lips looked this close. “Really. People will love you Yoon. It’s literally impossible not to.” He says and he doesn’t know why he’s whispering. He also wanted to touch Yoon’s face very much. He debated if he should. Would it be weird? Seungyoon suddenly turned his whole body on the side to face Mino fully. Mino can’t help but stare at his mouth as he talks. “I wish that was true.” He says. “Of course it’s true. Who wouldn’t want you Yoon?” Seungyoon still looked uncertain and so Mino reached out to brush some of his bangs that had fallen over his eyes. He dragged his hand all the way down his cheek because he just can’t help it. His skin felt soft and cold in his touch. Was he cold? Or is Mino just suddenly really hot? Seungyoon closed his eyes to his touch, maybe he’s getting sleepy. Mino thinks he’s gotten insane. The US has officially messed him up. “Yoon. Do you trust me?” “Of course.” Seungyoon says softly. “Then don’t open your eyes.” Mino says.  Yoon’s eyebrows raised a bit in confusion but he didn’t open his eyes. Mino looked at Yoon and tentatively,  inched closer. Yoon must feel how close Mino is now because he can feel Yoon’s breath on his face. Slowly, one of Mino’s hands reached out to gently cup Yoon’s cheek. “Mino..” Yoon’s voice was a warning but he still didn’t open his eyes. “I just.. Can I…?” Mino doesn’t know what he’s asking but Yoon didn’t answer and honestly, he might die if he doesn’t do it. When Yoon didn’t open his eyes, he closed the 2 inches between them. He heard a sharp intake of breath from Yoon when their lips touched but he didn’t pull away, to Mino’s relief. Mino can’t believe how soft Yoon’s lips were. He was afraid to move even though he was dying to open his mouth and taste him with his tongue. He didn’t want to overwhelm Yoon though so he just stayed still for a few seconds before gently pulling away. Yoon’s eyes fluttered open. He opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out. “I think. I like you more than just a friend?” Mino says and he realized this is the first time he’s acknowledging this feeling. Yes he’s been attracted to Seungyoon many times before and he feels protective of him as his best friend but the lines have been blurring and he doesn’t know when it started to be something else. “You like me? More than a friend?” Seungyoon asks slowly. “I don’t know. I’ve been confused the past few days...weeks..months. I’ve always been thinking of you. I’m always worried about you. I want to be with you every minute of every day, even in the cold of New York.” Mino is suddenly thinking out loud and his brain wants his mouth to stop and just think about this first but it’s too late, he can’t stop blurting out his confession. “But..you’d do the same for Seunghoon-hyung and Jinwoo-hyung.” Seungyoon says to him. “Yes..but.” Mino swallows. This is where it gets difficult to explain. He faces the ceiling, it would be easier to say this without looking at him. “I like holding your hand. I like being hugged by you. Your cheeks. They’re so soft that I keep wanting to touch it. I don’t know why I think of you like this. I