The next morning, Jaehwan got up early, ready to head to work. He definitely preferred the morning shift, he was a morning person, and working earlier meant he had more time to go home and relax during the night hours. He was never good at staying up late.

He got to the cafe where he worked and cleaned up any messes he saw and started brewing some coffee before turning on the 'open' sign, letting out a breezy sigh. Anyone who came in here in the morning was either a happy morning person like himself, or a grumpy person who needed caffeine in order to function. It wasn't hard to spot the difference between them, but sometimes he found himself being overly cheery with a person who was tired, which never ended well. The customers either found him adorable, or annoying.. there was no in between.

He leaned on the counter after making himself a cup of tea, waiting for a customer or a coworker to show up.. just someone, because it was very lonely and quiet in here. And if there was one thing he hated, it was to be alone.

After about five minutes, the bell above the cafe door rang, and he perked up. "Ah, good morning, Hakyeon!" Jaehwan grinned at the other man as he put on his apron, hugging him as soon as he came behind the counter. They'd known each other for about five years now, and they were pretty close, so it wasn't really weird behaviour for them. Besides, no one else was around yet to even care.

"Morning, Jaehwan. I'm assuming you slept well?" Hakyeon chuckled a bit, poking the younger employee's cheek with a smile.

"I slept great, actually." He smiled, shrugging. Truth is, after hearing his next door neighbor singing in the shower, he couldn't get the man off his mind. He'd had a really cute dream about him.. they went to the park and got ice cream and pet some friendly dogs. He didn't think he'd ever had such a nice dream, honestly.

"I'm glad to hear that~ I hope the night shift cleaned up well. Sorry I was a bit late this morning, I over slept a little." Hakyeon said, running a finger over the counter. "I promise I wasn't trying to leave you with all the hard work, I was just on the phone kind of late last night.." He said with a sincere smile, but Jaehwan noted the bashful look on his face. 

"Oooh, on the phone, huh? With a girl?" He teased him, knowing very well that wasn't the case. 

Hakyeon shoved him, rolling his eyes. "No, a boy. Don't be silly, Jaehwan." 

Jaehwan gave him a devilish grin, pinching his arm. "A boy! Tell me about him! Is he cute? What's his name? Is he from around here?"

Hakyeon heaved a dramatic sigh, fanning himself. "He's incredibly handsome, and he doesn't live far from me. I haven't met him in real life though, he added me on Facebook last night because we had friends in common and I lived in the same area. If I remember correctly.. his name's Lee Hongbin?" 

Jaehwan nearly choked on his tea. "Lee Hongbin, huh..?"

The other man raised a brow, standing up straight. "Huh? Do you know him, then?"

"Uh," Jaehwan shook his head quickly, clearing his throat. Yes, he knew him. He was one of Wonshik's coworkers, and he was a really funny and friendly guy. "Maybe I do? That name sounds familiar." But something was telling him to withhold that information for right now..

Hakyeon shrugged, opening his mouth to speak before noticing a customer had walked in. "Hi there! Can I help you?"

Jaehwan sighed fondly, watching as Hakyeon took the man's order. He truly was a sweet and caring person.. He knew he'd been hurt a lot in the past, but yet he was still one of the most loving people he knew. All of the heartbreak he'd been put through had only seemed to make him even sweeter and kinder. He decided he'd do more digging on Hongbin when he got home, maybe talk to Wonshik about him later. He wouldn't let another person hurt Hakyeon. The man could definitely bounce back from a bad relationship, but he deserved the best, and he wanted to look out for him if he could. So at least this made things more convenient. 

Time dragged by as he waited for the day to end.. he was itching to get home and talk to Wonshik and eat the strawberry ice cream he'd bought the day before. He had tomorrow off, and he planned on relaxing. 

***

"Hyung one and hyung two, quit being lazy and help me get this stuff out and on the shelves!" Sanghyuk whined, grabbing both Wonshik and Hongbin's arms. "I'm not doing all the work by myself!"

Wonshik chuckled at him as he stood up. "I'm going, don't worry. I'll take care of the meat for today."

Hongbin just continued staring at his phone with a tiny smirk before looking up at the younger employee. "You're more than capable of taking care of everything by yourself, though, Hyogi." 

Sanghyuk kicked him in the shin, resulting in Hongbin grabbing him by the waist and pulling him into a chair. "It's too early to be so violent!" He groaned, rubbing his leg.

"I know it's early!" He whined, crossing his arms. "That's why I'm asking for help, I'm tired and I don't wanna do all the work! Besides, you two work here too! So you can get up and do your jobs!"

Hongbin gave an over-dramatic sigh, standing up. He ruffled Sanghyuk's hair, shaking his head. "You're extra grumpy this morning, something up?" The younger man shrugged. "I didn't get very much sleep last night."

"Bad dreams?" Hongbin asked, holding out a hand to him. Sanghyuk pulled himself up with his help, shaking his head. "Actually, no.. just weird dreams."

"What were they about?" As soon as Hongbin had asked the question, Sanghyuk's face went pink. "I'm assuming it was something dirty, then?" The older man laughed.

"Maybe. I've been talking to this really hot guy recently.." He mumbled, going over to a stack of boxes, loading them onto a trolley. "I can't think of the last time I've done anything, y'know." He cleared his throat, making sure his face was hidden from Hongbin's view. "And he's so pretty. Really tan, gorgeous black hair.. and he's sweet. I dunno, I just couldn't get him off my mind last night!"

Hongbin started loading up another trolley with boxes, humming in thought. Sanghyuk's description of this mystery man reminded him vaguely of the boy he was talking to last night. But he didn't bring that up. "You can't help it, you're still a very hormonal baby," he grinned at him, making Sanghyuk shove his face away. 

"I'm not a baby. I'm like twenty times stronger than you, Bean." 

Hongbin rolled his eyes, a bit ashamed because he knew that was a true fact. He had no idea why the 22 year old was so much stronger than him. He remember when they both started working here.. Hyuk was a stick and wasn't physically able to do much. These days, it seemed he did more work than Hongbin and Wonshik combined. Not because the other two were lazy, per se, it was just that he was so damn strong, he could just work so much faster!

"You know what I mean, Hyogi. Anyways. I'll be in the produce aisle, if you need me."

***

Jaehwan flopped down on the couch, yawning softly as he snuggled up with a pillow, deciding he was going to take a nap till Wonshik got home. It was the younger man's turn to take care of dinner for the night, so he didn't really have anything to do.

He was nearly asleep when he heard a knock at the door, startling him awake. He slid his slippers before going over to the door, wondering who it could be. Wonshik wouldn't knock on their front door.

He opened it with his head tilted a bit, brushing back his hair. "Hello?" He said, before breaking out in a smile. "Oh, hey!" 

The person who'd knocked on the door was none other than Taekwoon, looking incredibly awkward. He had the plate from the day before in his hands, it looked like he'd washed it. Cute. 

He handed it to Jaehwan with pink cheeks, looking anywhere but the man's face. "The food was good. Thank you." 

Jaehwan found himself smiling like an idiot. "Oh, no problem! Um, Wonshik should be home really soon to make dinner, maybe I can bring you some food over if you'd like? I have no idea what he plans on making, but I'm more than positive he'd love to share."

Taekwoon still didn't meet his eyes, he just nodded quickly. "I don't care. If you want." He grabbed the door handle, shutting the door again. 

Jaehwan just blinked, raising an eyebrow as he pouted. Usually the owner of the house shut the front door..? Taekwoon certainly was weird. But it was kind of cute, honestly. He decided it'd be best if he messaged him about what they were planning on having for dinner later, to make sure he would want it.

He put the plate in the kitchen, smiling a bit at the thought of Taekwoon washing dishes. He'd completely disregarded the fact that he'd given him a glass plate, he didn't even think that through. Taekwoon totally could have kept it if he felt like it. But no, the man washed it and brought it back. For some weird reason, that was cute to him. It made no sense, but still.

He laid back down on the couch, sleeping for a good half hour before Wonshik finally got home. 

"Hey, Jyani, does steak and rice sound okay for dinner?" Jaehwan jumped up, rubbing his eyes. "Ah, yeah, sounds great actually!" 

Wonshik dropped five packages of meat onto the counter, grabbing three of them to put them away till Jaehwan stopped him. 

"Hold on a second!" He ran in the kitchen, grabbing another package of steak. "I sort of told Taekwoon we'd bring him dinner again. He brought back the plate from last night back earlier. That's okay, right? I can help." 

Wonshik chuckled a bit, nodding quickly. "I don't mind at all." He glanced over, noticing the plate. "Did he wash it?" 

Jaehwan nodded, smiling. "Yeah, he did. He came over and gave it to me, he's so cute." He suddenly remembered his phone, recalling that he wanted to message Taekwoon about dinner.

keken_0406: hi hi! this is jaehwan, apartment 333?
just wanted to say we're having rice and steak for dinner!
want me to bring you some? 😄😊

leo_jungtw: i know who you are.

leo_jungtw: and yes.

keken_0406: okay!!! wonshikkie and i will be over in a little bit! 
we'll bring you some!!! 😄

keken_0406: oh!! also! 

keken_0406: do you like ice cream? 
i have vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup??? 
do you want some? 

leo_jungtw: yes. and yes.

keken_0406: okay, see you soon!!! 😀😀

He grinned at Wonshik, who just raised a brow. "What's that look for, Jyani?"

"Nothing, just excited. I get so excited every time I get a notification from him, I know it's kind of silly.. but it makes me happy! He seems like a grumpy kitten, but he likes me well enough that he hasn't blocked me!" He said, sighing happily.

"You're definitely silly, but I understand what you mean," Wonshik hummed, frying the steak. Jaehwan squished past him, grabbing a pot to put the rice in. He put it on to boil, then suddenly remembered something else. "Oh, um, you remember my coworker Hakyeon?"

Wonshik nodded. "The guy with the fluffy black hair and glowy tan skin?" He questioned, and Jaehwan nodded.

"Yeah, him! He says he's talking to a guy named Lee Hongbin.. that's your Hongbin, right?"

Wonshik laughed. "You say my Hongbin like we're dating or he's my kid, or something. But yes, my Hongbin  is named Lee Hongbin." He paused. "Hmm. Maybe that's why he was on his phone so much today. Hyuk was flipping out on him for being so lazy." 

Jaehwan shrugged. "So, I know he's been over once or twice, but that was a while ago. What's he like? Hakyeon seems kind of into him. And I'm a little protective over him.. he falls for people so easily."

Wonshik patted Jaehwan's arm. "Don't worry. Hongbin is a really good guy. He's honest and nice. I don't think he'd hurt your Hakyeon." 

"Don't say my Hakyeon like that," Jaehwan laughed. "Ah, that steak smells good!" He sighed, stirring the rice to check on it. "This is done, that looks about done too," He said, gesturing to the cooking meat.

Wonshik nodded, grabbing the soy sauce out of the fridge. "Yeah, it is. Grab a bowl for Taekwoon, will you?" 

"Sure," he reached into the cabinet above the sink, grabbing out a bowl, filling it with rice before passing it to Wonshik. The other man covered the white rice with the steak, before grabbing a fork. He walked to the door, before Jaehwan stopped him. 

"Hold on a second, I told Taekwoon I'd bring him ice cream, too!" Wonshik raised a brow, chuckling a bit as he watched Jaehwan basically make a sundae for the other man, before skipping over to him. "Here we are." 

They walked down the hall together, Wonshik knocking on Taekwoon's door twice before stepping back.

It didn't take long for him to answer, probably because he was expecting it. Jaehwan smiled at the sight of him.. he had on pyjamas with kittens on them and a blanket draped over his shoulders. Taekwoon looked down at the food in the men's hands, unable to hold back a tiny smile. "Ah.. thank you." He took both bowls in his hands, glancing up at them.

Jaehwan gave him a sweet smile. "It's not a problem! Whenever you're done with the bowls, just bring them over, any time. We'll probably both be up kind of late~ You don't even have to wash them, if you don't feel like it." He laughed a bit, and Taekwoon nodded. 

"O-Okay. Thanks," He nodded, stepping back in his apartment and closing the door. 

Wonshik and Jaehwan walked to their apartment in silence, and the minute the door was shut, Jaehwan squealed. "Did you see his little smile, Shikkie? He's so cute!"

The other man nodded in agreement, laughing in agreement. "Even though he was more excited to see that bowl of ice cream that he was to see us." 

Jaehwan nodded, giggling a bit before pausing. "Oh, I have something to tell you..! Last night when I was in the shower, I heard something very interesting!"

Wonshik's eyebrows shot up. "Uh.. what was it?" He asked, and Jaehwan tried to ignore the awkward blush that had covered the other man's face. 

"I'm pretty sure Taekwoon was singing in the shower. It sounded like him. He has a really high pitched and soft voice. God, it was beautiful! The first thing I thought of was you, honestly. I dunno, I just kinda thought his soft voice would go well in one of your songs." He said a bit bashfully, shrugging.

Wonshik sighed a bit, smiling as he pinched Jaehwan's cheek. "I have you for that, though, don't I? My cutie vocal, Ken~" 

Jaehwan turned a million shades of pink. "Aish, y-yeah, you do.. but I just wish you could have heard him!" He paused. "I kind of want to take a bubble bath tonight. Why don't you take a shower first? Around 9. Maybe he'll be in there."

Wonshik grabbed a plate of food, nodding. "Alright.. I'll hop in there later." He hummed, sitting on the couch and stuffing his face as he watched tv.

About thirty minutes later, there was a knock at the door. Jaehwan practically ran to it, grinning when he opened it to see Taekwoon. "Hiya! Was everything okay?" 

Taekwoon handed him the bowls, which he'd washed and stacked. "Yeah.. it was great." He said in a soft voice after a second, nodding. "Thanks." He cleared his throat, glancing up at Jaehwan before immediately looking away again. "Um. Anyways. Good night." 

Jaehwan waved, smiling. "Good night, Taekwoon!" He giggled a bit when he saw the other male blushing as he ran back to his own apartment, and shut the door. 

"Was that him?" Wonshik asked, not turning from the tv. 

"Yeah, it was~" Jaehwan put the bowls in the cupboard, humming. "I think he's getting ready to head to bed. Might wanna hop in the shower. Maybe he'll sing again." 

Wonshik nodded, standing up and stretching. "I will. I'll probably get to bed around 1? So if you need something, I'll be in my room. Just knock." 

"Sure thing!" 

He headed to the bathroom, turning on the shower to heat up the water, before stripping down. He waited a minute before hopping in, sighing in relief at the feeling of the hot water, easing up his tired muscles. He made a mental note to ask Jaehwan for a massage later, all the heavy lifting was starting to get to him.. and Jaehwan gave very good back rubs.

He started soaping up his body, his eyes closed as he just relaxed, till they immediately shot open. He'd heard something. 

He pressed his ear to the wall, listening closely, just in case he'd imagined it. But there it was again, and no, he definitely didn't imagine it.

Taekwoon was definitely in the shower, and he was moaning. Not singing, he wasn't saying actual words, just letting out whines and moans. Wonshik couldn't help but get hard, his voice was so soft and high pitched, it was one of the cutest things he'd ever heard.

He listened closely, his hand wandering down to his dick as he heard Taekwoon moaning and mewling. He closed his eyes, trying to imagine what exactly the cat-eyed cutie could be doing right now. He stood there, stroking himself as he listened in. 

After a while, it sounded like Taekwoon had came.. he let out a very loud and needy moan, and a gasp, and that immediately had Wonshik at the edge too. He could just imagine what the man's face would look like during, how he'd throw back his head, and wiggle and squirm in need.. god, that excited him.

Right after, he felt a little guilty. He couldn't believe he'd just listened in like that.. but at the same time, he didn't regret it.

His issue now was.. did he tell Jaehwan? He would not  tell him about what he just did.. just the moaning part. Should he? 

He sighed, rinsing off and getting out. Yeah, he'd tell him. He could tell Jaehwan had hesitated about telling him about the singing.. so it was kind of fair? He wrapped himself in a towel, stepping into the hallway. 

"Jyani?" 

The older male hopped up off the couch, shuffling over. He blushed a bit as his eyes trailed down to Wonshik's abs, then focused on his face. "What's up? Did you hear him?"

Wonshik cleared his throat. "I heard him. But he wasn't singing." He glanced around, like Taekwoon would hear. He leaned in, speaking in a quiet voice. "He was moaning."