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The thing is Keiju hates shopping for casual outfits. One time back in the old dorm, he got a 2-hour-call from his mother nagging him about buying new outfit for casual wear. Not that the members understood what they were talking about but Amaru explained that they might be talking about buying new outfits. The members agreed instantly with his mother. He’s been showing up to practice wearing the same outfit over and over to the point that even Weflips noticed. His casual clothes are mostly he got only from kickflip’s merchandise.
One evening most of the members are in the dorm. They were having 2 days off from group schedule. Kyehoon was getting ready to go out. He squatted by the front door choosing shoes to wear. Donghwa was lying down and scrolling his phone in the living room. Keiju and Donghyeon were in their rooms. Juwang was sitting by the dinning table. He was practicing this new salad menu he found online and currently devouring them. Only Minje was away since this morning to attend his solo schedule, his WMC collab. He finally got home that evening wearing the collab t-shirt he got from the event.
Minje is just that kind of person who when showing off he would just come right up to someone and let the other party guess what he’s showing. The first person who noticed was Kyehoon. He was getting ready to head out choosing his shoes by the front door when Minje appeared showing off his new t-shirt.
“Minje-ah, that’s the collab t-shirt? It looks good,” said Kyehoon.
“Minje came back?” Donghwa shouted from the living room. Suddenly his footsteps were heard heading toward where Minje and Kyehoon were. He suddenly appeared behind Minje. “Wow this t-shirt is cool. What’s this? Manja’s?”
“I think it stands for Minje… Namja? Namja’s?” Said Kyehoon absentmindedly. He walked back to the living room after choosing the shoes to wear and wearing them by the sofa, followed by both Donghwa and Minje. Donghwa laid back on the sofa but Minje stood still admiring his own t-shirt.
“Oh you must be right, Hyung.” Donghwa agreed.
“So you’re going out, Hyung?” Asked Minje.
“Oh yeah, I remember leaving something back in the company. I might want to stay there for a while.” He answered while tying his shoelace. “But Minje-yah. That t shirt, ain’t it something you shouldn’t wear yourself? I mean shouldn’t it be your girlfriend wearing that?” Kyehoon grinned.
“Oh that’s right. That might be more proper!” Donghwa added.
“You think so? I kinda think I should give it away. I feel too narcissistic to wear this on my own,” Minje mumbled. He turned around towards the kitchen and stared at Juwang who was unbothered while munching his salad.
Donghwa noticed this and grinned. “Juwang-ah don’t you wanna take a look at your bestfriend’s new t-shirt?” Donghwa called out to Juwang.
“You look good Minje-ah,” Juwang replied, not even looking up from his salad.
“Ahh you’re not even looking at it.” Minje sighed.
“Ohh you wanna give away that t-shirt? Just give it to me then, I’m in need of new outfit anyway,” Keiju suddenly appeared from his room. He had his hair done and was wearing his hoodie and long cargo pants, looking ready to go out.
“You’re going out buddy?” Asked Donghwa.
“Yea, I’m going with Donghyeon. He’s been nagging me about this new snack place downtown so we’re going out tonight.” Keiju replied while smoothing his hair.
“Oh you want this?” Asked Minje to Keiju. Keiju nodded excitedly. “Then take it. I’ll give it to you once I washed it.”
“Thanks Minje-ah, just leave it in my room when it’s done.” Keiju replied happily. “Finally new t-shirt. I’m gonna wear them next time we have schedule.”
“Didn’t I also offered to give you one of mine, Hyung?” Asked Donghyeon, he suddenly appeared from his bedroom door.
“Yes, but your clothes are too tight. I need something a little oversized.” Keiju argued.
“Didn’t we just get our paycheck this week? Why didn’t you just buy your own t-shirt then?” Asked Kyehoon standing up. He was now ready to go out.
“Umm you see, Hyung. My game just launched yesterday. It has all this beneficial packs and all.” Keiju replied shyly. “So yea that’s where my money went.”
“Hyung-ah, you should learn to sort your priorities better,” said Donghyeon. “I’m paying for today food then.”
“Are you done preparing yet anyway? Do you want to go now or tomorrow?” Asked Keiju. Donghyeon ran back to his room mumbling something about wallet. Few second later he got out and walked with Keiju towards the front door. In the end, Kyehoon, Keiju and Donghyeon got out at almost the same time.
“Keiju will really look like your boyfriend wearing that t-shirt,” Donghwa spurted.
“Ah, it’s not like that,” replied Minje. He turned to the kitchen and Juwang was still immersed in his salad. “Is it that good?” Minje asked towards Juwang.
“You want some?” Asked Juwang.
“Can I have some?” Asked Minje. He walked up to Juwang and suddenly grabbed the fork in Juwang’s hand and scooped himself a bit of the salad. “Wow this is good. What is it?”
“If you like them I’ll make you right away. Don’t eat mine.” Said Juwang. Minje nodded excitedly while munching the remaining salad in his mouth. “Have you had dinner?” Minje shook his head. “Okay i’ll also reheat the chicken I had earlier but put down that fork. Don’t eat my food!” Juwang started to do his thing when Minje suddenly called him.
“Juwang-ah,” he called.
“What?”
Minje opened his mouth to say something but close it right away. “Never mind, I’ll just show it later.”
Juwang shrugged then proceed to heat up the food.
“Donghwa-ya,” Minje called out back to Donghwa. “Juwang cooked me dinner. Aren’t you jealous?”
“He did that for everyone this evening. You’re not that special,” Donghwa replied lazily.
“Oh.” Minje pouted while looking straight at Juwang, which only made Juwang sigh and pretending to gagged.
Few minutes later Minje’s food is done. “Don’t be too disappointed over stuff like that. Eat your food,” Juwang said, putting the dishes in front of Minje. He then got back to his salad.
***
Few days later, Keiju showed up to the airport wearing the t-shirt Minje gave him. Actually that’s not the first time he wore that t-shirt. But the other members still make a fuss about it. Especially during their walk at the airport.
“Wow that really looks cool on you, Iju,” Donghwa exclaimed.
“I know right,” Keiju agreed. “Donghyeon-ah, don’t your hyung look cool to you?”
“You look okay, like usual,” replied Donghyeon absentmindedly while fixing his headband. His bangs didnt look good this morning so he wore that headband. Anything to hide his forehead. “We’re going now or not?”
Keiju pouted and walked a little faster, leaving Donghyeon half a step behind him. “Hyung, don’t be like that,” Donghyeon whined trying to catch up to Keiju.
Juwang, from behind them, smiled and elbowed Minje who was too walking by his side. He’s been like that since morning ever since they left for the airport he’s been always beside him. Come to think Minje’s always like that. He’s always either behind or beside him quietly. Especially when he’s tired.
“That shirt looks good on Keiju, don’t you think?” Asked Juwang.
“Umm, yea. Do you like that shirt too?”
“It’s a decent t-shirt.”
Minje said nothing as they keep walking. But he secretly smiled under his mask.
***
The day where they filmed their K2K episode, was the day Minje finally presented those two shirts for Juwang. Juwang couldn’t forget Minje’s proud smile while giving him those shirts. Unlike Keiju’s, his were in black. Those match better with his style. When the camera finally went off, Minje finally dared to ask Juwang.
“You really like these shirts?”
“I do and they’re in black. You know how I prefer dark coloured clothes.”
“Then please wear it often.”
“I said I’ll be wearing them for practices.”
“No, wear them more often. Wear them when you go out and during schedules too.”
“Why?”
“So that people will know that you’re mine,” Minje answered shyly avoiding Juwang’s eyes. “Okay let’s now tidy these up before Donghwa comes back.”
Juwang couldn’t proceed what Minje was saying for a while. Only when Minje was already walking pass the bedroom door that he got it.
“Wait, Choi Minje! What were you saying before? Come back here.”
Minje didn’t stop and kept walking away while smiling widely.