Something New (OnHo)

In A City Overflowing With Noise

"So, what made you want to move to the city?" Jonghyun asked as he took a sip of his tea.

"I've always liked the city and I just kinda needed a change of scenery I guess, something new, y'know?" Jinki watched Jonghyun nod.

"Yeah, I understand that. Who's your roommate though? Are they cute?" Jonghyun's question made the older giggle.

"His name is Minho, he seems really nice, I don't know him super well yet but he's very polite" Jinki paused and Jonghyun watched in anticipation, "And yeah he's pretty cute"

"Sounds like the perfect roommate to me" Jonghyun smiled and Jinki agreed.

"He also works at a law firm, it's no wonder the place is so nice" Jinki added, stirring his tea with his straw.

"You need to figure out when he's free so you two can get to know each other" Jonghyun gave the older a smug look and Jinki just laughed softly.

"I just want to be his friend, if we become more than that then okay, but for now the goal is friends" Jinki insisted causing Jonghyun to sigh.

"Fine, but you have to keep me updated" Jonghyun pointed at the older to show he meant it.

"Don't worry, I will" Jinki smiled fondly at his friend.

They talked for an hour or two, then went their separate ways, the two promising to meet up again soon. Jinki found the quickest route home, practically jogging there to beat the cold. As he got closer to his apartment, he heard what sounded like an argument, he guessed the neighbors were having problems and unlocked his door. When he opened it, he realized the yelling was coming from his apartment.

"You can't just take my work! You're going to get both of us fired!" Jinki only semi-recognized Minho's voice.

"You're just mad because I'm better at it than you! I would've gotten the assignment but you begged for it!" The second voice shot back and Jinki was on edge.

The apartment fell silent once Jinki shut the door a little louder than he wanted to. He heard two pairs of footsteps start to come toward him.

"Minho?" Jinki asked, frozen in his spot.

He watched as Minho emerged from the hallway, followed by a man Jinki's height who looked as if he was reaching for something behind his back.

"Jinki, I'm sorry, I got off early and it seems some work came with me" Minho explained and glared at the other man, "Jinki, this is Kibum, my coworker. Kibum, this is Jinki, my new roommate"

Kibum smiled then, his hand coming out from behind him to shake Jinki's hand, "It's nice to meet you, Jinki"

Jinki accepted the handshake and smiled back at him, "Nice to meet you too!"

"I'm sorry if we were loud, we can be kind of competitive when it comes to our work" Kibum put both hands in his pockets.

"It's fine, I was just startled, I didn't realize working for a law firm could be so intense" Jinki laughed a little nervously as he felt Kibum's eyes scanning him.

"We just take our job really seriously, we didn't mean to scare you" Minho apologized and Jinki smiled at him.

"It's okay, I understand" Jinki reassured and now Minho was smiling back at him.

"Well, I better get going, I'll see you tomorrow" Kibum smiled somewhat mischievously at Minho, "And I'll see you again soon" The same smile but with a little sincerity behind it now aimed at Jinki.

"I've taken tomorrow off, I'll see you Thursday" Minho corrected and Kibum hummed.

"Until next time! Thanks for having me over" Kibum left with that note, and Minho locked the door after him.

"He seems nice" Jinki spoke up.

"He can be when he wants to be" Minho told him and moved to sit on the couch.

"Did you meet through work?" Jinki asked and Minho sighed.

"Yeah, something like that, and you may not be able to tell, but we're the best of friends" Minho laughed at his own statement.

"Best friends who yell at each other over work, I can believe that" Jinki hung up his coat and went to sit down beside Minho.

"He's my closest friend, that's probably why he gets under my skin so much" Minho smiled at the thought, then the smile faded, "He's my only friend"