Previously (a basic summary) :

Taemin finally texts Minho. He apologizes for the kiss at the Party. He feels better once his apology is accepted but feels as though something wasn't right still.

He then gets a message from Eunbi the same night, inviting him to come over. They end up having sex, Eunbi seeming like she wasn't in her right state of mind, and Taemin wondering how long this will last.

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Taemin POV:

"So, you are coming or what?" Key asks excitedly as we walk towards our parked cars.

"Coming? Where?"

"The Soccer game. It's tomorrow Tae! Ugh.. you've been out of it lately. You okay?" Key touches my forehead trying to feel my temperature.

"Oh yeah, I'm fine" i chuckle.

"Mm, if you say so." He shrugs. "So- Coming?"

"Well.. The thing is, I..."

"Come on, you can't leave me! Jonghyun already decided to be sick and all.. " Key pouts grabbing my arm as we stood next to my Mint.

Poor Jonghyun. The boy had caught a cold after the party. He cursed at us when we joked that he probably had caught something there (bad joke but you never know nowadays). We learned though that he went to check just in case, he was fine.

"Key, I... "

"Pretty please Tae." he pouts giving me big eyes.

The thing is I was still deep in thought about my family's situation. Even though my mother still acted like everything was alright, it made me worry even more. I didn't tell Key about this, not exactly sure if I want to either. He'll just get worried and ask if I needed money. Just the thought gives me the shivers.

"Alright, I'll come with you." i smile softly deciding that this could help me be distracted, but feeling somewhat strange.

"Awesome! See you tomorrow then!"

I smile and wave at him as we both got in our cars.

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(next day)

"Hey mom, don't worry tonight when you don't see me. I'll be going to a soccer game, so I'll be coming back late." i inform my mother as i eat the waffles she had made today.

She looks at me, frowning slightly.

"Yah, shouldn't you be telling your wife that? Of course I'll worry, but your wife might be as worried too. " she grins glancing at Makise who blushes.

"Er.. Well.." I mumble, feeling a little guilty.

"It's fine Mrs.Lee, really. I'll have you as company anyways, that is if you are staying.. . And I've been lacking on sleep." she reassured my mother. I nod slowly looking at Makise.

Makise didn't go to school. She was what you would call a prodigy. Prodigy enough to graduate college being 21 years old and not working, but getting married instead. A pity really.

"Mm.. Alright then. But be careful out there Taemin."

"Sure thing mom. " i smile at my mother.

I look at Makise and give her a thankful smile. She bites her lips and nods shyly in return.

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School couldn't have ended quicker.

"Taeminnie!" Key screamed as he jogged towards me.

"Ah, Key. I was coming to get you."

"Oh my. Why are you so sweaty? You had dance?" he frowns looking me up and down. My loose sleeveless shirt was indeed drenched in sweat.

"Haha, yeah. I'm more sweaty than usual today." i laugh looking at Key's grimace.

"Mm. Well at least you don't smell bad." he shrugged after pinching my T-shirt to sniff.

I roll my eyes and cross my arms. I did wish i could shower. Maybe i could use the gym shower now.

"Exited for the game i see." i smile noticing the school prompts Key was holding.

His cheeks had two horizontal red and silver lines, representing the school colors, he had our official school hoodie on and blue skinny jeans, and our school's official wristband. It seemed like nothing, but Key was not into wearing things that were not his style. Especially when they were school related.

"You can tell?" he chuckles pulling out his tongue and shaking red pompoms i just noticed he had.

I chuckle.

"You're too much." I shake my head too which he only pulls out his tongue.

"Okay, so the game starts in a few hours, want to go see the guys practicing."

"If they'll let me use their showers, it'll be even better." i chuckle as Key already drags me towards the big stadium.

We walk for a bit until we finally reach the stadium.

"Mmm..let me call him." Key bites his lower lip and picks up his phone, calling who I'm pretty sure is Kimbum. I take the pompoms so that he is able to hold his phone right.

"Hey." Key says after a while.

"Yeah it is. Umm, we're in front of the stadium and we kind of need your directions. Thanks. Oh and I also have a favor to ask for my friend Taemin before the game...alright." Key looks at me and smiles.

I smile and follow Key as he keeps walking, turning left and right, saying "okay" softly and humming as he took directions on the phone. We ended up entering a door that led to a eerie hallway, but then after a short walk i could hear loud male voices.

It smelt like Axe and male cologne all over.

We keep walking till we see the outside again and end up dead in front of the sports field where the whole Soccer team gathered in a circle discussing something , apart from one who seemed a little apart from the circle.

"I'm here do you see me?"

The stand out guy looks around and smiles.

"Key!"

I smile as Kimbum waves at us with a bright smile.

"Ah, Kimbum." Key smiles putting his phone in his pocket and walking towards him, waving back, me following close behind.

"I see you only brought your friend Taemin today. Hello." Kimbum brings his attention to me and i bow slightly and muster a small 'Hello'. The team suddenly shouts making all of us flinch.

"Oh. We Just finished practicing, we're going on break so you are right in time. Come with me real quick if you don't mind." Kimbum smiles and jogs away.

Key looks at me and I smile following him.

"Hey, Minho!" Kimbum suddenly yells waving his hand to get the others attention.

I saw him too quickly. Next to the bench. A certain frog boy holding his stomach as he laughed with a certain short haired girl.

"Aish, he is deaf." Kimbum mumbles shaking his head.

I feel my cheeks heat up and heart race. I was frozen but my legs unconsciously followed Key.

"Choi Minho!"

"I'm coming, I'm coming." the other male notices his brothers and began jogging towards us. The other female follows, but walking.

I distract myself with the soccer field. Our field's grass was pretty green.

"Oh yeah, Minho is part of the soccer team." i hear Key mumble.

"Yep. He'll be captain next year." Kimbum says, voice dripping with pride.

"Whats up? Oh, Hi Key." the voice breaths out.

"Hey Minho."

"Hello, cutie Obama."

I quickly turn my head to him, frowning. He was smiling and the others were giving us strange glances.

"Just kidding, hello Lee Taemin."

I smile giving him a hand wave. But quickly putting it back down when I hear shuffling and notice that i was still holding the pompoms.

Fuck.

Talking about embarassemsnt. Here I am sweaty and disgusting looking at his perfectly built thighs and shaking some damn pompoms.

"Oh hi Amber." Key waves.

"Hi Key, hi Taemin." her voices comes out cheerfully.

Key slightly nudges my arm and i know he is probably giving me a questionable look. I look up and make sure to put a smile on my face.

"Hello Amber." I smile noticing Minho patting her head.

Kimbum smiles and puts his hand on his brother's shoulder

"Um, yeah. Minho. I was wondering, did you get the tickets i asked you for?"

"Yeah they're in my bag." Minho nods retreating his hand from Amber who was looking at all of us with a smile.

"Alright, cool. Thanks."

"Ah it was for Key and Mr. Taemin?"

"Yep. Oh yeah, and also, didn't Taemin need something Key?"

Again.

Fuck.

"Oh, yeah he wanted to take a shower." Key says a little too nonchalantly for my taste.

"That's fine, you know where it is right?"

"Well-"

"Its fine! I saw it on the way!" i exclaimed cutting Key off.

"Oh, alright then."

Key frowns at me but i ignore it.

"Well, Key you can come with me, Amber and Minho to get your tickets then."

"Well, I'll stay with them then." he says slowly and takes the pompoms away from me.

I nod smiling brightly at a confused Key and walk quickly towards the bathroom.

Minho P.O.V: (yes. It is here.)

"Wait, aren't the showers closed?" i frown looking at my brother as soon as i give him the tickets.

"Crap, i forgot the coach locked them. Can you go unlock it?"

"Sure." i nod and run to the coach. I ask for the keys which he gives without too much complaining.

"I'll be back." I tell Key, Amber and Kimbum who nod before I go running inside.

"Hey." i say softly looking at the boy trying to open the door to the showers.

He flinches and turns around slowly.

"The door, it's locked. " he smiles awkwardly, then bites his lower lip. He looked like a little reindeer under bright headlights.

Relax Minho.

I walk towards him grinning and showing him the key.

He moves away, a bit farther then needed, and clears his throat.

Mm? Did I do something?

I unlock the door which opens to the big shower room. "Here, you go." i try not to smile too much.

He nods but doesn't budge. "Thanks."

"Need extra clothes or?

"N-No, it's fine."

Nice move Minho. Super smooth.

"Okay." i nod trying hard not to facepalm myself. I turn around ready to leave before his soft voice stops me, making my heart flutter.

"Wait..." i turn around to face him. He was so pink. Never seen him so flustered.

"I might... Need those clothes."

I blink and smile happily. I guess i am of some help.

"Alright, stay right there."

He smiles softly and i hurry towards my locker. I take out my bag of extra clothes and run back to him.

"Here. There's a towel and extra clothes. I left my locker open if you need deodorant too." i breath, a little short of breath.

He doesn't move but stares at the bag. I frown a little and just decide to make a move. I walk to him and make him take the bag.

"Oh. T-Thanks." he says.

I let go of the bag once I know his grip is tight enough around it. "No problem Lee Taemin." i smile and watch his face turn sour. Um, what did i say?

"For God's sakes. Seriously, how long are you going to call me Lee Taemin?" he rolls his eyes and looks straight at me..

I'm a bit taken aback by the sudden mood change.

"Er-"

"You call Key by his nickname.", his face softens.

"Just call me Taemin... You calling me by my full name is weird."

I inwardly have to hold myself from smiling like a goof. I'm not going to ruin a chance to be friends with this person who intrigued me so.

It all started last year, when I passed by the dance room. I was trying to find Amber so we could go eat since i was hungry, but saw him instead. He was alone in the big room, fully endorsed in his movements. He had not noticed me at all staring at him for at least 10 minutes. A r&b song was playing in the back, his eyes seemed cold with determination, yet warm with happiness. I immediately felt like I needed to respect him. I had wanted to go in and compliment him but didn't want to ruin his concentration, so decided on the latter and left.

And here he was now. In front of me, looking at me with those big eyes. The first time we talked they seemed more cold. But now, his glance towards me was different. He was warming up to me. At least i hoped so.

"Okay then... Taemin." I smile.

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Author Note: I LOVE SOCCER.