Myungsoo wanted to hold Sungyeol. When they were home they couldn't freely show their feelings towards each other because of Woohyun, but it didn't seem like Myungsoo had any problem with that on college grounds. For him it didn't matter what other people thought about him individually things only mattered when it involved Woohyun, and since he mostly kept quiet about the boy he didn't see why they couldn't walk hand in hand with the object of his affections. So they did, at least right before they entered the Arts and Communication building where both departments were located.

Sungyeol pulled his hand away discreetly, under the excuse to shift the weight of his laptop and a few books to his other hand and at the time Myungsoo didn't mind much because they were still walking closely with their shoulders brushing, something that surprised the student population that mainly knew Myungsoo and that made them earn some curious glances.

Once they reached to Myungsoo department corridor, right beside the stairs that could lead Sungyeol to his, they stopped to talk about the details they completely forgot arranging.

“You'll be free early right?” Sungyeol asked.

Myungsoo nodded quietly. “Yeah, but I have a meeting with a professor to talk about my project right after my class, I don't know how long that will take, I think I'll be free for lunch, do you want to have lunch together?” The younger asked hopefully.

“No, I don't think I'll be here, I also have a meeting with a professor but I have to drop by Woollim, my boss wants to talk to me over lunch about schedules and new projects.” Sungyeol answered a bit dejectedly.

“Should I be jealous?” Myungsoo asked playfully only to be pinched on his sides with the courtesy of Lee Sungyeol.

“I just think it's going to be hard to take turns to pick the kids up this semester.” Sungyeol said changing the subject. “Maybe, since you'll have more time, you can get started on dinner and I can pick them to speed things up?” He suggested.

“Ok, I'm not that bad cook, though I can recognize you can be more diverse than me.” Myungsoo readily accepted making Sungyeol chuckle.

“Right, I can teach you some recipes later.” Sungyeol suggested and when Myungsoo tried to pull him for a kiss Sungyeol took a step back in the direction of the stairs. “You crazy? We got to go, we are late already?” Sungyeol managed to giggle away and then took off up the stairs and Myungsoo pouted before he turned around and went ahead looking for his classroom.

Contrary to Sungyeol he didn't have classes to attend at that moment so he decided to drop by at his department office to ask about his schedule, since he was still yet to receive an e-mail, but as soon as he arrived he saw the professor that was somehow responsible for him ruffling some papers.

“Teacher Song, good morning!” He greeted and the older woman eyes lit up when she saw him.

“Lee Sungyeol, just the person I wanted to see.”

“Am I in trouble?” He asked hesitantly and the older lady just chuckled.

“No silly, we just have a lot to talk about and I wasn't expecting you to see you this soon.”

“Oh, ok.” Sungyeol breathed relieved. “I just need to discover which class I was assigned because I didn't receive an email with my schedule yet and Dara seemed to have received hers already... but once I'm done we can talk if you're free, though I can wait if you have classes right now.”

“Oh, that.” His teacher laughed. “We had a problem with your placement Sungyeol, this is why you haven't received any email with the schedule yet.” She explained.

“What? How? Why? This is the remaining credit, I don't understand what is the problem.” He mumbled confusedly.

“I think it's better if you come to my office so I can explain that better and we will need Jongki there with us too.” She said as she grabbed the papers she needed and piled them together. “Love, Sungyeol is here.” She half called/half explained and a male came out of the teachers' lounge to be in front of Sungyeol after a couple of seconds.

“Lee Sungyeol, the man everybody wants!” Song Jongki, another professor married to professor Song Hyekyo, to which Sungyeol had been speaking, greeted and offered a hand for a handshake.

“Hi?” Sungyeol blinked confusedly but shook the elder male hand, he wasn't as close to professor Song Jongki as he was to his wife Song Hyekyo but Sungyeol had classes with him before and knew that the man had a way with his words that managed to keep most of the students awake during the most boring subject. Sungyeol then looked at the female in questioning and she just chuckled.

“Let's go to my office.” She suggested.

Once they got there, the woman sat at her table and turned her computer on so she could print some files while the two males made themselves comfortable in the two other chairs available.

“So, what was the problem?” Sungyeol asked hesitantly.

“I need to print something for you first Sungyeol so, love, can you go ahead and explain the gossip part first, I think Sungyeol can be really interested in that.” She said without moving her eyes from her computer and Sungyeol looked to the other male to wait for an explanation.

“Sungyeol.” The man started in a grave tone. “We shouldn't be telling you this but you must have heard somewhere that professor Hyungdon is having some health issues and has been away for a while.”

“No, I actually don't gossip much, so this is why I haven't seen him around last semester.”

Jongki eyed his wife and she only gave him a shrug as a response for him to continue. “Yeah, but it seems that he is going to get retired because of it.” He said and Sungyeol made a surprised face, he didn't think that passionate professor would retire so soon, but if it was because of health issues... wait right there, did he just heard the word retire? His heart started to beat fast just with the thought of it. “So we will have a spot open in the department, do you get what I am hinting? “

“Y-yeah.” Sungyeol stuttered nervously and he looked from Jongki to Hyekyo that was already pulling some papers out of the print. “When the university is going to start looking for another professor?” He asked in sheer fear.

“Unofficially, right now.” She replied seriously and Sungyeol wanted to die right there, the opportunity he wanted the most was right there and he wasn't ing ready for it.

“Nooooo!” Sungyeol rubbed his hands in his face in frustration as he felt the opportunity slip through his fingers.

“Hey, calm down, there is more to it.” Jongki said from beside him and Sungyeol looked at him and wondered what could that be, was it something that would leave his humor even more sour? “Last week Hyungdon hyung sent his paperwork and it will take some time so his retirement request is processed, so we had an emergency meeting last Friday with all our professors to decide how to proceed.”

“You know, it's been a while the university last hired teachers for our department, Jongki and I were the last ones to join and that has been almost ten years.” She said gravely and Sungyeol wanted to die right there, who knew when the next spot would be open? Most teachers still had at least ten more years to retire or so, Sungyeol just wanted to die a bit more right now.

“The procedure to join the university is kind of tiresome, written tests, lecture tests, and curriculum analysis are something the candidates will have to go through so it takes some time to arrange everything and we are currently trying to organize that.” Jongki added and finally Sungyeol heart filled with hope. “So, being really positive here, the university will start the procedure in November/December at most so when the next semester starts we already have the new professor with us, but don't spread that.”

“Ok.” Sungyeol agreed warily. “My thesis is ready, I could present it at the end of next week at most, do you think I'll be able to participate in it?” He asked hopefully.

“But you still have to take the lecture credits, you need to help a professor in one of their classes.” Jongki kindly remembered just for Sungyeol to groan in annoyance, that would take the whole semester. “You know that the maknaes take the worst right?” He asked with a sheepish smile but didn't wait for Sungyeol answer. “We were ruled out from the committee that is being formed for the admission of the next professor and we were handed Hyungdon classes to lecture.”

Hyekyo pulled all the papers she printed and pushed towards Sungyeol. “This is your schedule, I had to fight really hard with the others to get you to assist me this semester, everybody wants you because they think they can dump the entire work on you.” Sungyeol about to grab it when she pulled the papers back so they would be out of Sungyeol reach just a bit. “But....”

“But?” He asked confusedly.

“Sungyeol, I know you've been preparing a lot of time for this but I must tell you that some candidates that competed with us back then will try again so that means they have been preparing way before you. Sungyeol wanted to retort, say that he was capable, that he could do it as long as he got his degree on time but next time she opened he became at loss of words. Some of them have years of teaching in high schools not to mention they have other connections here and are well liked, and although I believe you can easily outdo them in terms of knowledge, you lack teaching experience.”

“Doesn't Chanyeol count? What about the classes I will be assigned to? Let me take a look at my schedule.” He pleaded trying to grab the papers in her hand but Jongki grabbed him by his elbow.

“It hardly ever counts since you are sort of tutoring him.” Jongki stated sadly and Sungyeol was once again devastated until the man opened his mouth again. “This semester can be difficult but we came up with something that can help us all.” He said and Hyekyo finally pushed Sungyeol schedule and other documents into his hand. “Take a look at your schedule.” He said.

“What?” Sungyeol asked incredulously once he took a look at the papers and saw he was assigned to classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the rest of those days marked as available for extra tutoring. “What the...”

“Officially you are only assigned to the classes on Friday that is related to your expertise, you're going to teach alone all the semester though I will be there to evaluate you. Hyekyo explained. But if you help us, officially requiring to assist both of us in each of Hyungdong classes, we both won't be overworked and you'll have extra experience with teaching, although you won't need to teach every day in his classes. We also won't dump everything on you, you know me and I can guarantee that we will work together on everything.” Hyekyo tried to convince him.

Sungyeol scratched his head nervously as he thought about it. Yes, more experience teaching directly at the university would be advantageous in a selective process and would look really pretty in his curriculum, and he worked years under Hyekyo wings and knew she wouldn't dump all the hard work on him but staying in college three days a week all day? He had to work, he had Sunggyu to raise and this probably wouldn't give him any payment.

Jongki and his wife exchanged worried glances, probably also exchanging telepathic messages over Sungyeol silence, until he decided to ask. I know this would overwork us both if you don't accept it and it will give you a lot of work if you do, but you should consider this as we openly showing favoritism towards you because we know how competent you are and we want you to be our colleague. We wanted to prepare you and we want the entire department watching you during this semester so once the official stuff comes out you'll be able to do well.

“I'm not scared of working and I can work really hard but having to spend three days of the week, all day, here? Most days I go back and forth from college to work during the day, what am I going to do about it? Because I can't stay all the working hours at work I bring a lot of work home too and...” He sighed deeply. “I have a kid to raise, I can't shorten my income and I have to be there for him too, Sunggyu can be very problematic.”

Jongki furrowed his brows in surprise but his wife was fast to explain that. Sungyeol is the guardian of his younger brothers. Jongki mouth turned and 'O' shape and then Hyekyo smiled at Sungyeol. “Instead of bringing home, bring it here, we are in a literature department Sungyeol, do you think all our students really will appear to be extra tutored on those days? You'll be mostly free, preparing for the next class or giving touch-ups on the thesis I know you already finished.”

A tense atmosphere fell upon the room as the couple of professors watched Sungyeol read detailed planning that they both already done for each subject that he would assist them, the suspense was almost killing them until Sungyeol raised his head and sighed but formed a smile at the end.

“Ok, I'll do this.” He ended up agreeing.

“YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY.” Hyekyo cheered and her husband laughed.

“But you better prepare me well, because I have to get Hyungdon ssaem spot, this is my dream and if I manage to get hired here I'll be able to ditch Woollim.” He ended up confessing and he sounded determined.

“Of course Sungyeol, of course, don't worry about a thing. Just... remember that, once you start lecturing in those three classes, the same rules that apply to us will apply to you, be sure to follow them because everyone in the department will keep an eye on you.” Jongki advised. ”Aside from that, I'm sure you'll be able to finish your Modern Literature Ph.D. just fine.”

The male professor opened up a big smile and Sungyeol felt a little nervous, the responsibility was big and he wouldn't be able to accumulate anything if he wanted to have free time for the kids and for Myungsoo. He sighed, hoping that everything would go smoothly, then he directed himself back to his department office to make the official requirements.

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Myungsoo patted himself on the back and did self-praise when he thought about the decision he made to take more credits every semester so he could chill and concentrate on his project in the last semester of his college life. So when there was only one subject left to complete his credits, he chose some laid back class that some of his friends already had gone through before. He knew he was going to nail this one thought it was too early in the morning and him kind of wanted to sleep all the time.

As soon as his classes were over he directed himself towards the teacher offices to discuss his preferable project themes with that professor he had a good relationship with and he was glad she was already in her office at that time.

“Kim songsaengnim?” He called as he knocked on her office door and after hearing a faint come in he opened the door to find the small woman trying to stretch her arms up to get a book on the top shelve. “Kim songsaengnim, it's me, Myungsoo.” He greeted and once analyzing what she was doing he offered help. “Do you want some help?”

The woman promptly turned around to look at him and smile. “Yes, please, nothing like a tall basketball player to help me with this.” Myungsoo eyes were opened big and he stood frozen in place as he inspected her belly. “Eh, Myungsoo, can you take that blue book over there?” She pointed to the top shelve and only then he snapped back to reality, but he also didn't move either.

“Ssaem, you're pregnant?” He asked surprised and dumbly. “Congratulations.” He mumbled audible enough for her to hear.

“The woman smiled rubbing a hand over her belly. It's a baby girl.” She added. “But then... the blue book.” She pointed again awkwardly.

Myungsoo finally moved to where she was, got the blue book she wanted and placed over the table, once he did that, she asked him to sit down in front of her.

“So, Myungsoo, what do I have the honor?” She asked with a smile.

“I... I'm...” He stuttered. He really wanted to be aided by this woman, but she was pregnant, what if she took a license before the semester ended? He would be screwed. “I'm about to graduate and I...” He ended up saying hesitantly and she smiled to herself.

Professor Kim Taehee, worked on Myungsoo department, she had taught Myungsoo in two different semesters and she loved him. Myungsoo wasn't the teacher pet type, no, but she had sport students before that thought they could go through college playing, sleeping in classes, and winging the tests instead of putting the hard work Myungsoo usually put, so of course she developed a soft spot for him, they often greeted each other and exchanged some words here and there too. Besides Myungsoo was a talented photographer, she wanted to take him under her wing for some projects but knowing he put the same efforts into playing basketball for the university team it was likely that he wouldn't have time.

“You don't have someone to guide you yet, is that it?” She asked with a chuckle.

“No, I don't.” Myungsoo replied but he seemed like he didn't recover himself from the shock, last time he saw her he didn't even imagine that she was pregnant

“Myungsoo, why didn't you came to me to arrange things when the last semester ended?” She playfully scolded. “We could have been way ahead with your project.”

“It's just... something came up.” He answered vaguely, couldn't afford to tell her that he had been working if that reached the dean ears bye bye scholarship.

“Ok, we only have four months so hit me with what you have in mind.” She said crossing her arms over the table and leaning a bit Myungsoo to show her interest.

Myungsoo stayed silent for a bit rethinking if he should go ahead with this and get her to help him or if he should find a way to dismiss everything now. He scratched his nape indecisively but figured Sungyeol was right, he hadn't time to waste.

“I thought about a couple things but I'm not sure about what to do, some things I liked to develop take too much time and I have... other activities to take care of too.”

“Then you need to do something that you like and have knowledge on, why don't you go with Photography, you're quite talented, you stood up in my classes.” She offered and he squinted his eyes at her. “What? Did I say something wrong?”

“No, it's just... someone gave me the same advice before.” He explained and she made a face.

“I am the second choice?” She asked raising playful hurt brows at him.

“No, it was a friend.” He dismissed her concerns.

“So photography?” She went back to business.

“Yeah, that is the initial idea, but I don't want to do some technical analysis or develop some kind of aesthetic so I was hoping you'd suggested me something. But, ssaem, are you going to be able to accompany my project till the end?” He asked softly.

“Ah, yes.” The baby is due in early December, so you shouldn't worry about that, besides, if something happens I can find someone to accompany till the end. “If you're still worried about that then you have two options: You can find someone else to help you or you commit and speed things up.”

“Hum... ok, I can try to speed things up, though I have my schedule tight packed most of the time.” He agreed and she smiled pleased. “So, any suggestion?” He asked hopefully.

“Hum, then since your time is kind short you have to do something that it's easy enough but still impact, something that people can empathize with, and even inspire them.” She and Myungsoo couldn't believe he was hearing Sungyeol words again. “Why don't you do something that can show a side of you that people don't know?”

“Like what?” The younger asked.

“I don't know, you might have something that can surprise everyone, maybe you can show a new side of things that people already know, maybe you can do sort of a documentary pictorial with the behind the scenes of your basketball matches, I don't know, go personal and touching Myungsoo, tell a story using your pictures.” It was her suggestion.

Myungsoo stood in silence and fixed his gaze on some point in the middle of the table to think about it and the woman gave him some minutes for him to answer but the teacher sensed that Myungsoo just lost himself in the middle of his thoughts and if she let him he would spend the day there.

“If you want, you can think about this and we can talk again another day.” She suggested and he snapped back to reality for a second time that day.

“If I do what you're suggesting do I have to do an exhibition?”

“No, no. You can hand us a Photo-album with the result of your work.” She dismissed and Myungsoo finally smiled which made the woman look at him bemusedly. “Did you just came up with a personal story to work on?” She asked and Myungsoo hesitantly nodded, it wasn't his first choice of a theme but then again, Sungyeol was right, he had tons of pictures, he just needed to pick them.

“Yes, I have a personal story that most people doesn't know.” He confirmed.

“What is it?” She asked curiously.

“I have a son and I'd like to talk about that.”

She gasped in surprise.

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After studying for so long in Seoul U Sungyeol knew people didn't like to appear on the first day so he was excused from the classes and went back to Woollim so he could have a talk with his boss about his schedule and new projects he was supposed to take. Later that day he came back to school to pick up the boys and took them home only to find Myungsoo almost finishing dinner. The kids talked excitedly (mainly Woohyun) about their first day of the new semester in school and the two adults were sure to show interest to whatever they were saying, but when the kids bathed and went to Woohyun room to do their homework, Sungyeol and Myungsoo were left to clean and talk among themselves about their own day.

“So did you talked with your professor? / Did you get your schedule?” Both of them asked at the same time and ended up laughing when then noticed they then looked at each other for a while and they were both waiting for the other to talk until Myungsoo cracked first.

“I did.” He sighed heavily as he turned to the sink to start washing the dishes.

“He/she didn't take you under their supervision? He/she didn't like your theme?” Sungyeol asked as he grabbed another plate and started to wash it too.

“No, she did.” He chuckled quietly. “She kind of repeated your words, it was a little amusing.”

“I made her take you with the powers of my mind.” Sungyeol said playfully.

“Yeah, right.” Myungsoo said then sighed deeply and his lover(?) thought it was strange, wasn't him supposed to be happy, no?

“You don't sound happy.” Sungyeol pointed.

“I am.” Myungsoo disagreed. “She is even excited about my project and it seems like she wants to meet Woohyun too.”

“Oh, so then you're going to do your project about you two?” The taller asked surprised as his hands moved efficiently.

“It's the easiest route.” Myungsoo explained.

“Then what is the problem?” Sungyeol asked in concern.

“She is pregnant.”

“Ok, so?” Sungyeol asked not understanding the point.

“She might not guide me all the way and I don't think anyone else can help me aside her.” He explained then sighed again. “I think I'm just a little bit insecure about that.”

“There you are worrying about something that might not happen again, it is kind of strange for you to be this pessimistic, don't steal my role dude.” Sungyeol said the second part playfully, as he sprinkled a little bit of water onto the younger face. “She can't leave you hanging, if anything happens she will find another person to help you, you know that right?”

“Hey!” The younger complained as he tried to dry his face with the back of his hand. “I guess you're right.” He agreed and Sungyeol smiled to himself as he got back to the dishes, they were almost finishing. “How about you? Did you get your schedule?”

“Yeah.” Sungyeol mumbled. “It seems I'll be going to college more than I anticipated.”

“Which days?” Myungsoo asked curiously.

“Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.” He said and Myungsoo was about to say it wasn't that bad, that Sungyeol could probably attend his classes and go back to work when Sungyeol added. “I have to stay there during the whole morning and afternoon.”

Myungsoo looked at the taller with furrowed brows. “Are you sure you want to do this at this point? I mean, you're about to graduate.”

“I have to, I want to take the academic path and this will be helpful later. Besides, my thesis is already done, I just need to do some touch-ups.”

“But you work right? Are you going to be able to handle?”

“Of course I will.” Sungyeol spoke confidently as he turned off the faucet.

“Hyung, will we manage to make time for each other this semester like we wanted to? You'll be busier than I thought.” Myungsoo asked worriedly.

“I know but I can handle my things; my own boss is not even that worried so you shouldn't be too.” Maybe you should take care of your own stuff so you'll be able to match my schedule. Sungyeol advised.

“I'll try my best then.” Myungsoo let out a worried sigh and Sungyeol chuckled and took a step near him, invading the younger personal space.

“Should I give you an incentive?” He said lowering his tone.

“Maybe you should.” Myungsoo managed to say.

“Ok then.” Sungyeol smirked, and Myungsoo liked that very much. “Try your best and every week I'll surprise you with a new thing.” He said mysteriously.

“Li-like what?” The younger stuttered only for Sungyeol to step back and shrug. “Like what?” Myungsoo tried again only for Sungyeol laugh bemusedly and leave the kitchen, leaving him frustrated behind.

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That Monday, after the meeting with his professor, Myungsoo went to Incheon to have a conversation with his parents face to face. Everybody wanted to help and solve Woohyun guard issue but it wasn't like everybody had the luxury to stop their lives, so he said he would slow down on the search and focus a little more on his graduation project. But he also told his father he knew Woohyun father was in Ilsan but his friends were yet to discover exactly where.

On Tuesday Sungyeol took the kids to school alone (since Myungsoo didn't need to go to college), at that point Sungyeol was already used to dealing with the kids together and he would often indulge the kids and turn on the radio so they could sing together, the kids loved to sing. As Sungyeol spent his day speeding thing up in Woollim, Myungsoo spent his day searching, this time not for anything Woohyun related, but some books his professor told him to read.

Some of them were too expensive, there was no way he could buy it and keep his finances in order, but they were from Sungyeol publishing company so he hoped that the elder could help him at least have a look at one of those. He managed to buy two e-books and made reservations on the library for two more and while he would retrieve the books tomorrow, he decided to start reading things he had right now..... some crazy stuff, yet interesting as as well.

He got so engrossed in reading that he forgot lunch, but once he noticed it was almost time to start cooking to wait for the hungry but still cute kids. The conversation between the four of them had a good mood and Sunggyu didn't give half as much trouble to eat his veggies (Sungyeol thanked the gods), and once they were done the adults talked briefly until Sungyeol left to get ahead with his program and Myungsoo joined the kids, supervising their homework.

Myungsoo got a ride with Sungyeol so he could visit the library and get some books then went back home but the taller Wednesday classes happened around 4 PM and Sungyeol had till then to prepare for it with the help of Song Jongki, they had never had worked together but the guy was happily surprised that Sungyeol was direct, fast and knowledgeable.

“I have a book to finish editing.” Sungyeol merely said back then.

Myungsoo had finished the first e-book on Wednesday and now that he had a bit more of knowledge he knew how he wanted to direct his project, he took some chances and came up with the index of things he wanted to talk about.

By Thursday Sungyeol didn't have to be in college but he had pulled an all night and just opened his door to hand his car keys and Sunggyu to Myungsoo before closing it and going back to a blissful sleep. Myungsoo drove the kids to their school a little disappointed, he first thought once they dropped the kids at school they were do something together but, by Sungyeol face, the taller wasn't in it for it. So he wondered what kind of surprise would be it.

As the lunchtime was nearing Myungsoo started to send some texts to his neighbor, inviting him to it and even offering to cook, but it was near 2 PM, and Sungyeol didn't reply his texts. Myungsoo thought that Sungyeol fell into a deep slumber and he was crossing the living room to go for the kitchen when he heard his door open and close quietly and then Sungyeol waltz inside his apartment with bags of take out.

“What is this?” Myungsoo asked only for Sungyeol practically jump in the air.

“Do you want to scare me to death?” Sungyeol asked but Myungsoo just ignored him and got close.

“I thought you were sleeping. I tried inviting you for lunch but you didn't reply my texts.” He said as he got close enough to try to give Sungyeol a peck but the taller leaned back to look at the younger with a sad expression.

“So you already ate?” He asked deflated. “I forgot my phone home when I came out to buy these.” He explained and Myungsoo this time quickly pecked him happily.

“No, I didn't, but I was about to, I thought you'd be dead to the world. Place on the table, I'm going to bring bowls and chopsticks...” Myungsoo instructed and moved his body to proceed to go to the kitchen.

“It's individual packing.” Sungyeol dismissed already going for the table as Myungsoo immediately turned his body to follow him. “If we have to wash dishes we are going to throw our time in the garbage bin.” Sungyeol said as he took two Chinese food packages and left a black bag on the corner of the table.

“What's that?” Myungsoo asked curiously, pointing to the black bag with his chin as he opened the package of food open and then took the first bite. Delicious Chinese food, how he loved it.

“That?” Sungyeol pointed with his chopsticks and Myungsoo quickly nodded only for the older to smirk bemusedly. “It's a couple thing.” He answered mysteriously and started on his food as if he had been talking about the weather.

Myungsoo knitted his brows together. “Couple things will give us out.”

Sungyeol quickly placed his hand in front of his mouth, so not a piece of food could fly out of his mouth, to retort. “Not this one.”

“What it is?” The younger asked again before taking more food into his mouth, he was starving before Sungyeol appeared.

The taller laughed. “You curious koala, finish your food and tell me how's the week so far so I judge if you deserve to use it.”

Myungsoo made a face because Sungyeol was not answering his question and he was becoming just as curious as Woohyun, who said that kids don't pass something to their parents too? Unfortunately he knew Sungyeol was a strict person, he would only know what was inside that bag if he obeyed, so he started telling Sungyeol about things in a more detailed way and at the end he told Sungyeol there were books he needed that weren't in the library but they were released under his publishing company Sungyeol worked for, though they were too expensive for him to buy.

“Do you know the titles?” Sungyeol asked, he wanted to help his friend(?) and once Myungsoo told him the name of the author and titles Sungyeol almost laughed, he had worked on two of three. “I can give you two from three but I have a way to get a copy of the last one for you if you want it, but you should finish reading whatever you're already reading or else you'll be all over the place.” He advised.

They talked more about light subjects and Sungyeol even informed that Hoya and Dongwoo agreed to have dinner together on the weekend - and of course Myungsoo and Woohyun should be present and call Moonsoo to invite him because he couldn't get a hold of Sungjong this week - but the younger every now and then eyed the black bag out of his reach with curiosity, he was holding himself to behave himself and not just get the bag and look inside.

Once they finished the first thing Sungyeol did was to get the damn bag, order him to clean the table and said he would wait for him in his room, though he informed the younger should brush his teeth before joining him. Hearing that word Myungsoo quickly speed up, not only he was curious because of the bag but Sungyeol said he would be surprised every Thursday and if a surprise involved his room he was all up for it.

He opened the door of his room only to see Sungyeol laying in his bed texting someone on his phone and the black bag resting idly on his nightstand. Close the door and come here. The elder tapped the mattress beside him though he didn't look away from his phone and Myungsoo wondered how the afternoon would proceed because everything was kind of weird and Sungyeol wasn't paying him much attention.

Once the elder felt Myungsoo weight on the mattress, he tossed his phone aside and crawled onto Myungsoo lap only to kiss him passionately.

Oh, gosh, this was different!

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AN: I know this chapter seems a little boring and like a filler but it isn't, but with this I planted a little seed to the angst later, now lets jut sit still and water everyday to create a beautiful mess later.

​​​This is part one from a double update.