세븐틴: Brutal Love

 

        Few days had past, all of their shooting for Mini Drama had ended; moreover, the episodes were also available online, so their fans could stream it. Now, they were busy preparing for their upcoming concert; though, their actors still have their filming to do. Since it’s a free day for Seungcheol, he wanted to go with Jun and Jeonghan on their shooting. If the two did not want to die early, they’d really persuade Cheol not to go.

 

Seungcheol:

Why can’t I go?

 

Jeonghan:

Because we’re too crowded in the set.

 

Jun:

H-he’s right, hyung.

(Having a cold sweat rolling over his gentle face.)

 

Seungcheol:

I’ll just stay back, then.

 

Jeonghan:

You’ll just be a-a…

 

Jun:

(Said innocently)

Nuisance?

 

Seungcheol:

What?!

(With a frowning brows)

 

Jeonghan:

(Slapped Jun’s face lightly)

Yah!

(Then giggled with Jun’s absurdity.)

 

Jun:

I mean, hyung…

The harness might, you know… uh… hit you.

 

Jeonghan:

Yeah. Yes, he’s right!

(With a shaky awkward voice.)

 

Seungcheol:

How can I be a hindrance?

I can stay very far when you shoot.

(He really wanted to go.)

 

Jeonghan:

No!

It’s final.

C’mon Jun!

(He walked out together with the dragged Jun.)

 

        Seungcheol thought that they’re doing something unforgiveable in the way they avoided it. He did not have any clue of the story line yet, but based on the others who already joined them in their filming, they said that he was dressing up as a lady for a mission. He started to think hard about it, especially now that he was not that busy as before. He did not follow them, but he’d make sure that Jeonghan and Jun would be put into an interrogation when they got home.

 

        Later on, an unexpected guests came ringing their doorbell. Dino opened it and saw HyeJin, InSung, and the others with them, including the director.

 

Dino:

Omo! Good morning!

 

Director:

Are Jun and Jeonghan ready?

 

Dino:

Oh, please come in. I’ll call them.

Hannie-hyung! hyung! Your whole cast is here!

(He shouted while walking towards their room)

 

Jeonghan:

What?

What are they doing here?

 

Director:

Hannie-yah, Jun-ah! Faster!

 

Jun:

(Ran to see them)

I’m ready!

 

        The two boys were surprised on seeing all of them inside their house.

 

Jeonghan:

Hyung, I thought, our shooting is on-

 

Director:

Oh! There’ something we should do before the shooting.

InSung told me.

 

Jeonghan:

Told you what?

 

InSung:

Get a permission before we do that scene.

 

        Jeonghan unconsciously covered InSung’s mouth.

 

Jeonghan:

Shhh! Hyung!

 

InSung:

Oh!

(He giggled)

 

Ah-In:

Jeonghan-ah… better surrender to lessen the sentence.

 

Jeonghan:

Eeeii, hyung!

 

Joshua:

(Greeted them with a bright smile)

Good morning!

(Then stealthy asked them about the permission they were talking about.)

What permission?

 

Jeonghan:

Oh, nothing!

I will talk to you later, Shua.

 

Seungcheol:

We’ll wait.

(With an evil grin on his face)

 

Jeonghan:

Oh, great!

(Faced his hyungs)

You should prepare my grave after this.

(He whispered)

 

Jun:

Please prepare one for me too.

(Gulped as he muttered)

 

Seungcheol:

(Wearing a cold, evil stare that made the two boys in front of them shiver.)

I’ll listen to it, later.

Bye and take care.

 

Ah-In:

I guess, they can’t go home tonight.

 

Joshua:

Why?

 

Director:

Our filming location got transferred to Hamyang Province, dear.

 

Joshua:

I see.

 

Jun and Jeonghan:

(Was relieved)

Oh, thank goodness.

(But they did not know that their location got transferred)

 

Seungcheol:

Then, see you tomorrow.

 

Director:

(With Seungcheol’s tone, he knew that the two were in trouble. The great hunter started to hunt for his prey.)

Seungcheol, I will talk to you if you have any questions. Okay?

 

Seungcheol:

Okay.

 

HyeJin:

(He whispered on his princess’ ears)

You’ll be dead.

(He )

 

Jeonghan:

I already accepted my fate.

(Pouted his lips.)

 

HyeJin:

Aigoo~ Such a cutie!

(Pressed Jeonghan’s problematic face from both sides)

You’ll be fine.

(Winked)

 

Jeonghan:

Make sure of that.

 

Jun:

Please save me too.

 

Ah-In:

Let’s see what we can do for you, buddy.

(Teased the innocent Jun.)

 

-Restaurant in Gangnam-

 

        Upon entering inside a restaurant, Jeonghan met two familiar faces on the table next to the window.

 

Jeonghan:

Omma! Appa!

What are you doing here?

(He embraced the two of them.)

 

        His father who haven’t seen him for a long time felt sad when he saw his son’s thin body.

 

Jeonghan’s Dad:

Han-ah, you’re getting thinner.

 

Jeonghan:

Don’t worry appa. They are all taking good care of me.

 

        Both of his parents took the director’s and the actors’ hands for a handshake, while they bowed down to greet the older ones. Though, Mrs. Yoon is old enough not to fan girl over four handsome men in front of her, she kept on staring at the actors. Mr. Yoon noticed his wife, dreaming in paradise and called her to pull her back to reality.

 

Mr. Yoon:

Honey.

 

Mrs. Yoon:

Nice to see you!

(She smiled tenderly.)

 

InSung, Ah-In, Soo Hyun, HyeJin, and the director:

Nice to meet you too, Eomoni.

 

Director:

Anyway, I am here because we need to get your permission about something.

InSung, go on…

 

InSung:

Eomoni, Appeuji… as you all know, Jeonghan is one of our casts and he played a very delicate role in our movie.

We’re here because we’d like to let you know that there are kissing scenes in the movie.

(He told them straight to the point.)

 

        Jeonghan and Jun were palpitating at the corner.

 

Mr. Yoon:

(Thought that it’s a kissing scene with a lady.)

It’s his decision anyway.

Besides, he’s a grown up now, he know what to do.

 

Director:

But, we revised our script a little, Mr. Yoon…

The kiss scene became more intense than the original; though, it’s just one scene.

 

Mrs. Yoon:

Oh my…

 

Director:

I don’t want to make this conversation long, but, he’s doing it with our InSung.

It’s up to you if you’re going to watch it or not, but Jeonghan’s acting is very good. I tell you. You’ll be proud of him.

And the story doesn’t just focus on love, but governance and history.

 

Jeonghan:

Director… don’t…

(Pursed his mouth when he saw his parents, especially his father glaring at him.)

 

        Mr. and Mrs. Yoon were surprised upon learning that their son was going to kiss a man in a film that everyone could see. There was an awkward atmosphere around them as they paused for a little.

 

InSung:

(Spoke bravely)

Mr. and Mrs. Yoon… I know you did not expect this. Jeonghan too has doubts about it.

Let us take care of this.

 

        They did not produced any sound, even a sip from their coffee.

 

Director:

I know this is also my fault and I take full responsibility of him.

I picked him because he fits the description of the role. I needed his beautiful face and flexibility for the character.

 

Mr. Yoon:

(He finally spoke)

I’m not going to watch the movie.

(Said it firmly.)

 

        All of them froze with his father’s angry yet calm tone. They felt that a strong storm would destroy them sooner or later.

 

Director:

I understand, sir.

 

Mr. Yoon:

I trust him.

He know what is right and wrong.

(Gave Jeonghan a stern look.)

I will take my action if ever I see my son in pain because of the rumours and issues that will spread after releasing the film.

Do you understand?

(He couldn’t resist to act like a caring father even if Jeonghan was already old enough to take care of himself.)

 

Director and the actors:

Understood.

 

Jeonghan:

(Thought to himself)

I’m dead! Better die now in a small fire than die later with a massive hurricane-like fire.

 

        The director and InSung bowed their heads down as a gratitude for accepting their explanation.

 

InSung:

(Smiled at Jeonghan)

We’re all set.

 

        His mother, on the other hand, were stuck on her position and didn’t know what to say. While his dad, couldn’t relax his brows after hearing the issue; though, he was relieved that they, at least, let them know before releasing it nationwide.

 

Mr. Yoon:

(Talked to his son.)

You know what to do, Jeonghan-ah. Make sure that you don’t easily get hurt on your decisions.

You’re a big boy now.

 

Jeonghan:

Yes, Appa.

 

Mr. Yoon:

I will try my best to watch your first film.

 

Jeonghan’s appa was still proud of his son, but there’s a doubt in his heart. He couldn’t blame him because number one: he got the role because he fits the character well; and number two: He thought that Jeonghan could explore things freely and find what makes him happy. It’s just that, he was worried about the people who’d see and talk about it, and that Jeonghan would get hurt because of it.

 

Jeonghan:

Appa! Don’t watch it please.

 

Mr. Yoon:

I’ll think of it.

 

Jeonghan:

(Begging for his life.)

Omma, please tell him not to watch.

 

        Mrs. Yoon finally spoke as he saw Jun with them.

 

Mrs. Yoon:

And how about Jun?

 

        Jun froze on the spot like an ice, which could easily break into pieces. He thought he’d die young from a heart attack.

 

Director:

Oh! And Jun too. But don’t worry, it’s just a peck.

 

        Jun looked at the director’s revelation and stopped breathing for a while.

 

Mrs. Yoon:

He’s doing this movie too?

 

Director:

Oh, yes!

He’s an assassin.

 

Mrs. Yoon:

I see.

Jun-ah, please take care of my son.

 

Jun:

(Was a little relieved when his hyung’s mom asked him to take good care of him.)

Ah-y-yes Eomoni.

 

Mrs. Yoon:

Please protect him.

 

Jun:

(Finally loosen up)

Yes, eomoni. Leave him to me.

 

Mrs. Yoon:

Do your members know all about this?

 

        They began to stiffen again.

 

Director:

Not yet.

But we’ll talk about it later.

 

Mrs. Yoon:

I think they should know.

 

Mr. Yoon:

Your mom is right. They have the right to know. They are all over protective on you. I thought that they were stricter than I am when you were just little.

I entrust you to them since we can’t monitor you each and every day. They made me feel secured that they can protect you at all cost because they love you. I know you love them too.

Take care of each other.

Your mom and I will support you on whatever you do.

We just want you to be happy.

 

Jeonghan:

Yes, appa. Thank you.

 

Mrs. Yoon:

If there’s something wrong, we’re ready to fight for you, our baby.

 

Jeonghan:

Thank you, omma.

 

        They were all surprised of how loving and supportive his parents were. It made them relieved.

 

        Mission with the parents, complete!

 

        Returning to their location, which their director lied about, they were ready to film as their staffs already prepared what they needed. The actors were dumbfounded because they really believed that they’d change their location.

 

Jeonghan:

I though we…

 

Director:

Thank me later, son. Now get dressed.

 

Jun:

Where will we sleep later?

 

HyeJin:

My apartment is free.

 

InSung:

Mine too.

 

Soo Hyun:

You can always drop by.

 

Ah-In:

Same here.

 

Director:

Or you two want to go to my house.

(Winked)

Okay… C’mon! C’mon!

You all go to the dressing room and we have to shoot immediately.

 

Actors:

Yes!

 

        Jun was already prepared for his scene, wearing his cool, elegant yet evil looking costume on; though, he needed to wait until sunset before performing his killer stunts. He was wearing a very well-tailored clothes, in all black with gold embroidery. His make-up matched his character, making his eyes looked more piercing and attractive compared to his innocent, y eyes without make-up. Jun really liked his overall look. As expected, he took the chance of taking a picture of his handsome face in front of the mirror inside the dressing room.

 

        Before the sunset, Jeonghan quickly changed his clothes into Gisaeng’s costume. All his costumes were stunning. In fact, in all the actors who joined the film, he had the most costumes to wear. Given that, he had to wear women’s and men’s wear. Jeonghan was getting used to women’s wear and was able to move comfortably.

 

        Jun, seeing his leading man, began stretching and warming up his body. He exercised his facial muscle and internalized his character. He was nervous because he had to do the kiss again, but he realized that he had benefit on it. Thinking of it, he fused the feeling he’s having at the moment to an evil character; as a result, he looked really y. Jeonghan, on the other side, internalized his role again. He’s getting used to the switching of characters, so he easily conditioned his facial expression once he stepped on the set.

 

        There are some minor revisions but they wouldn’t mind. They’re allowed to do an adlib, if they think they needed it. Jun and Jeonghan planned to finish their scene in one go. Except for their fight scene because it would be difficult since they did not know how it goes on the actual filming.

 

Jeonghan:

Jun.

 

Jun:

Hyung.

 

Jeonghan & Jun:

Fighting!!!

 

-Scene 1-

 

        Jun came close to him, looking at him passionately. While Jeonghan was pouring a glass of wine to a politician beside the table, Jun slid his handsome face beside Jeonghan’s from behind.

 

Jun:

(Whispered ily)

Hi, gorgeous.

(Slid his arms through Jeonghan’s petite waist)

You want to play with me tonight?

 

Jeonghan:

(Wore a flirty smile; though, he became alerted of Jun’s action because he’s a nuisance in his mission)

You naughty.

(Faced Jun and wrapped his arms around Jun’s neck)

We’ll do it later, handsome.

(Tapped Jun’s tall nose mildly)

 

        However, the young man did not stop pestering him, and grabbed his body against his’ strongly. Jeonghan wore an irritated face, but he managed to get back to his sweet face once he looked at the man behind him.

 

Jeonghan:

Oh~ Mr.

(He giggled softly while brushing his body close to Jun.)

You’re such in a hurry.

Don’t worry… I will save the best for last.

(Winked and touched his Jun’s luscious lips.)

Just let me finish this.

 

Jun:

(Pulled Jeonghan firmly)

I can’t wait any longer, sweetie.

(Slid his lower lip on Jeonghan’s neck ily where he could feel his breath.)

 

Jeonghan:

(Gritted his teeth while pushing Jun back.)

This ert!

(Thought at the back of his mind)

He’s pestering me. Damn!

I’ll kill you later.

 

        Jun grabbed Jeonghan’s hand aggressively and kissed it passionately. Then, he proceeded to kiss his jaw line. Jeonghan displayed a pissed expression, but he tried to keep his smile and not to go far from his character in order to complete the mission peacefully. Jeonghan pulled his hands off but Jun grabbed it.

 

Jun:

Don’t worry, I’ll make you happy.

(Finally his lips came near to Jeonghan’s ears and whispered)

What brings a god of death here, Jeonghan-ssi?

 

        Jeonghan was threatened by his words. Instead of an anxious face, he showed an evil smile.

 

Jeonghan:

Interesting.

So, you’ve researched about me?

Then, I assume you know something about me.

(Slid his soft hand slowly behind Jun’s head with an intent to kill.)

 

Jun:

(Displayed a blood thirst gaze while smelling Jeonghan’s hair)

Ev-ery-thing.

(He whispered with a ludicrously annoying face.)

 

Jeonghan:

(Shove his head far from the monster to look at him in the eyes with a sarcastic gaze)

Oh, How nice of you to do that.

(Coolly accepted it)

I’m touched.

 

Jun:

Glad you are, beautiful.

I guess, we’ll meet each other in the palace.

(Told him arrogantly)

 

Jeonghan:

(Smirked)

Who told you that?

(With an irritating pitying tone, while playing with Jun’s hair.)

I’m afraid to say Mr., but this would be our first and last meeting.

 

Jun:

Let’s see.

 

        He pushed Jeonghan’s small frame on the wall, while Jun’s playful hands slowly crawling to the other’s chin and used his thumb to brush Jeonghan’s luscious rosy lips. Finally, Jun pressed his lips and ily clipped it on the death god’s lower lip for a second.

 

Jun:

You’re irresistible despite your gender.

(Observed Jeonghan’s beautiful face closely)

 

Jeonghan:

What do you want?

 

Jun:

I thought, you’re looking for this?

(Showed a document from inside his shirt.)

 

        Jeonghan was looking for that document and it made him wander of why he was holding that kind of confidential document. He planned to steal it from him and escape.

 

Jeonghan:

Say your last words, honey before I kill you.

 

Jun:

Oh~

I think, I’m starting to like you.

(Winked)

You’re so y.

( his lips and dazed at Jeonghan with a blood-thirsty eyes.)

 

Jeonghan:

I’m sorry to say, but you’re not my type.

(Dumped him with his icy cold expression)

 

Jun:

(Whispered like a psychotic person)

Oh, too bad, then.

(He wore the most annoying face a man could see.)

 

Jeonghan:

(Lifted his gown to get his weapon, showing his leg’s fair complexion)

Have a nice death, Mr.!

 

Jun:

(Held Jeonghan’s hand and prevented it from getting the knife ily.)

You’re too hot. Relax.

(He whispered)

 

Jeonghan:

I don’t like talking. I prefer a man of action.

 

Jun:

(Smirked)

If you insist, gorgeous.

 

        They waited for everyone in the room to be put into a deep sleep by the drug placed inside their wines.

 

Jun:

They’re all sleeping.

(Observed the people all over the place.)

It’s a shame that this would be the last time I’ll kiss your warm body like this.

(Planted another playful kiss on Jeonghan’s lips and smirked)

It’s so sweet.

(He added)

 

Jeonghan:

(He curved his lips like a demon trapping his prey.)

Consider this kiss, your token for fighting someone like me.

Because this is going to be your last kiss as a human.

(Grabbed his knife that was under his long dress)

 

Jun:

I love those eyes.

(Smirked)

Don’t you have any intension of knowing more about me?

(With a luring gaze.)

 

Jeonghan:

It doesn’t matter when you’re dead.

(Wore a sadistic gaze.)

 

-Cut of Scene 1-

       

Director:

And cuuuut! Bravo! Bravo!
Oh dear! I’m so proud of you. I didn’t expect so much changes. When did it happen?

 

Writer:

I thought you revised it a minute before shooting?

 

Producer:

Did you not?

 

        The three of them looked at the two boys who was now back to their normal, innocent face.

 

Director:

Did you alter the script?

 

Jun:

No, sir. I just add new actions and expressions.

I was carried away in the scene, director-nim. Sorry. Are we going to re-take it?

 

Director:

(Checked the script)

Oh-

 

        The director was speechless when he learned that they delivered the script exactly what was written, but they alter on how it was done. They even inserted some flirty actions when it was just a plain whisper, but what surprised him the most was the second kiss he planted on Jeonghan’s lips.

 

Director:

Bravo!

You’re a genius, son!

 

Jeonghan:

What was that?

(He was surprised by his director’s action)

 

        The director patted the two new actors on their head and he seemed over joyed. He was pleased on their efforts and he began loving them more.

 

Director:

Aigoo~ my babies are all grown up.

The scene was breath taking!

Great job!

 

Jun and Jeonghan:

Thank you.

 

Director:

Jeonghan-ah, Jun-ah, where did you get those flirty actions.

 

Jeonghan:

I just followed Jun, director-nim.

 

Director:

Really?

Nice! You’re really a professional actor, son!

It’s so realistic, you almost assassinate me with your glares.

(Over reacting)

 

Jun:

Thank you.

 

Director:

Such a brave man!

The kiss was exquisite.

You’re not scared now?

 

Jun:

Director-nim, if I’m going to die later. I’d spend the rest of my life to the fullest.

(With a naughty smile.)

 

        The director didn’t quite get what he meant by that.

 

Jeonghan:

(Heard everything)

I see. Tsk! Tsk!

You still steal.

(Sighed)

 

Jun:

(Shrugged his shoulders)

A thief will grab every chance he has.

 

Jeonghan:

What’s your last words, brat?!

 

Jun:

(He got scared and covered his head before a punch strike him.)

Saranghae~

(Became timid again)

 

Jeonghan:

(Laughed)

Naughty boy.

You’re not a thief, you’re not an assassin. You’re a con artist!

You’re scheming is way too unimaginable!

Tsk!

 

Jun:

(He giggled and couldn’t help but noticed that the kiss was just nothing to him compared from the last time)

Hyung, you’re not disgusted anymore?

 

Jeonghan:

It’s just a peck.

InSung hyung did that to me too.

I lost my dignity that day.

(Sob)

What I’m afraid the most is…

(Looked at InSung)

 

Jun:

(Looked at InSung too)

What?

 

Jeonghan:

Nothing.

(He smirked; but deep inside, he wasn’t ready to receive InSung’s kiss for the next shoot.)

 

        Jun was flustered on Jeonghan’s action.

 

        As promised, they did not go home, instead, they stayed at HyeJin’s place that night. Once again, Jun couldn’t sleep because of what happened. He did not know where he got that bravery when they took the scene. On the other hand, Jeonghan, who was facing the wall, couldn’t erase what they did earlier. It was too y, too y for the both of them. He could still feel the sensation of Jun’s kiss. Thinking of it just made his hair goes up and made his body tremble. He was sure they’ll be a dead meat, ready for grilling soon. The both of them had sleepless night, but they won’t tell each other.

 

-2 Days Later-

 

Cheol and Joshua forgot about the interrogation because of their tight schedule. They haven’t seen each other lately, since they left for 2 consecutive days. It’s Jihoon’s time to accompany Jeonghan to the set that very afternoon. Jeonghan was cooking their meal because his Hoonie was busy in his office.

 

The meal was already done, he called Jihoon to the kitchen, when his vision shuts once again. The angel suddenly experienced a sudden blackout. Then, he became quiet.

 

Meanwhile, Jihoon was taking his small steps slowly down to the kitchen, when he heard a sound of a broken glass. He rushed to the kitchen to see Jeonghan. On his relief, Jeonghan just pushed the glass at the corner of the table and fell.

 

Jihoon:

Hyung, you okay?

 

        Jeonghan was startled with his presence; although, he was just right in front of him. Jihoon knew that his angel couldn’t see.

 

Jihoon:

Hyung, don’t move. Let me assist you.

(With a very calm voice.)

 

Jeonghan:

Sorry, Jihoon-ah.

 

Jihoon:

It’s alright.

 

        Jihoon’s soft hands reached Jeonghan’s cold hands.

 

JiHoon:

You’re cold again?

 

        Jeonghan calmed his heart because Jihoon’s soft voice was different. It was so gentle and calm that felt at ease, compared to the other members’ trembling voices whenever something occurs. He was so worried that they might hurt them.

 

Jeonghan:

Yeah. A bit. But I’m okay.

 

Jihoon:

Hyung, wait for a sec. I’ll just get your slippers.

Don’t move!

(With a threatening voice.)

 

Jeonghan:

Okay.

(Answered with a soft voice)

 

        After a while, Woozi came back with his slippers.

 

Jihoon:

Hyung, hold on a chair.

 

        Jeonghan carefully d a chair and held on tight on it.

 

Jihoon:

Lift your right foot.

 

        Jeonghan lifted his right foot, then, Woozi put on the slipper. Same goes for his left foot.

 

Jihoon:

Now, your left.

 

Jeonghan:

Thank you.

 

        Jihoon held Jeonghan’s hands again as he assisted him to the safe side of the kitchen. The small but terrible, Jihoon, made his angel sit on a chair first, before he began sweeping the floor.

 

        Jihoon was so relaxed, Jeonghan didn’t even feel that Jihoon was worried. As expected of their vocal team leader. Later on, the blind angel heard plates placed on the table. The little man set everything up, for them to eat their meal.

 

Jihoon:

Ah~

(Raised a spoonful of rice)

 

        Jeonghan received a right amount of rice in his mouth, followed by a viand. While Jeonghan carefully chew his food, the quiet Jihoon took a bite too.

 

Jihoon:

Hyung, eat a lot. I noticed that you are not fond of eating lately. You always give your food to your minions.

(With a serious but still relaxed tone)

 

Jeonghan:

I eat a lot, Jihoonie~

 

Jihoon:

I don’t believe you.

Open your mouth.

 

        He forced Jeonghan to eat with his luring soft voice.

 

Jeonghan:

Uri, Jihoonie~

 

Jihoon:

You need something?

 

Jeonghan:

I’m already full.

(He smiled)

 

Jihoon:

Sure?

 

Jeonghan:

Yup.

 

Jihoon:

Water?

 

Jeonghan:

Yes, please. Thank you.

 

Jihoon:

(Got a glass of water and his medicine)

Open your mouth.

 

Jeonghan:

Give me the water. I can drink by myself.

 

Jihoon:

I know.

I’ll just shoot the medicine inside your mouth.

 

Jeonghan:

Oh, I see.

(He opened his mouth as per Jihoon’s instruction.)

Hoon-ah, what time is it?

 

Jihoon:

Past 10.

 

Jeonghan:

Can you guide me to the bathroom?

I’ll take a shower

 

Jihoon:

I’ll help you.

 

Jeonghan:

(Blushed)

I-I can do it alone.

 

Jihoon:

You can’t.

 

Jeonghan:

Wh-

 

Jihoon:

C’mon!

 

        Jihoon carefully guided Jeonghan near the entrance of their bathroom.

 

Jihoon:

Just wait here. I’ll get our towels.

I’ll take a bath too.

 

Jeonghan:

Okay.

 

        They entered the bathroom together. Jihoon was holding a chair for his hyung to sit on while brushing his teeth because he’s taller than him. The guide led Jeonghan near a sink, he let him sat on the chair. Later on he put on a little amount of toothpaste on Jeonghan’s brush then put it in his mouth after gargling and started brushing their teeth together. After they finished, he asked Jeonghan to put up his hands, so he could undress him.

 

Jeonghan:

Oh, I can do this.

Hoonie-yah, can you just help me wash my hair?

 

Jihoon:

Okay.

 

        So, the two took a bath peacefully with the great effort of Jihoon. When they got out the bathroom, they went to their room and helped Jeonghan wiped his hair.

 

Jeonghan:

Hoon-ah, I trust you with my clothes. Please pick a set for me.

(He smiled cutely)

 

Jihoon:

(The young man smiled back at him, while looking at his angelic face.)

Alright.

 

        Jihoon was busy pairing a good set of clothes for Jeonghan because he wanted him to look beautiful as always. He brought a nice match of his outfit for him to change. Just then, Jeonghan had another request.

 

Jeonghan:

Woozi?

 

Jihoon:

Yes?

 

Jeonghan:

I haven’t put on some lotion yet.

(He smiled cutely)

 

Jihoon:

Oh! Yeah.

 

        Jihoon gently spread a generous amount of lotion on his hyung’s soft skin. With his keen eyes, he won’t leave a single spot on Jeonghan’s skin without any lotion, because his delicate skin needed to be taken care of.  When he’s done with his feet, he proceeded to his hands and massaged it gently.

 

Jeonghan:

Thank you, Jihoon-ah.

(He get dressed already. Of course, with Jihoon’s help.)

Your massage is relaxing.

 

Jihoon:

(Smirked)

That’s nothing.

Don’t move.

 

Jeonghan:

Why?

 

Jihoon:

I’ll put on your moisturiser, face lotion, and sunblock too.

Look up.

 

Jeonghan:

Okay.

 

        He lifted his beautiful face a little up, and Jihoon started to put some skin care on Jeonghan’s doll-like face. Gently, Jihoon’s little and talented hands spread the moisturizer all over his porcelain skin. Then after the other, he’d put on another skin care.

 

        Just as close, Jihoon did not miss a look from his hyung’s divine beauty. He once again fell into his trap as he formed a gentle smile on his lips.

 

Jeonghan:

One last thing, Jihoon-ah.

 

Jihoon:

Hmm?

 

Jeonghan:

My hair still drips.

Can you give me the towel?

 

Jihoon:

I’ll do it.

 

Jeonghan:

Alright. Thanks!

 

        No one escaped Jihoon’s keen observation. He noticed that although, Jeonghan wore his sweetest smile, his eyes were sad.

 

Jihoon:

Hyung…

You’re sad again?

What are you thinking?

 

Jeonghan:

Nothing.

 

Jihoon:

You can’t lie to me.

 

Jeonghan:

(Smiled)

Don’t mind me.

 

Jihoon:

I can’t do that.

You’re worried, aren’t you?

 

Jeonghan:

Nope.

 

Jihoon:

If you’re Pinocchio, your nose must have exceeded Namsan Tower, hyung.

 

Jeonghan:

I’m not a liar.

(He appealed)

 

Jihoon:

Then prove it to me.

You lied about everything about how you feel.

(Gently wiping his hyung’s short hair)

I heard it from V-hyung.

 

Jeonghan:

The what?

 

Jihoon:

Your conversation with your mom last time.

 

Jeonghan:

That was nothing. I’m fine.

 

Jihoon:

How many times do you have to lie, hyung?

If you want I’ll give you a proof in every single lie you tell us.

(With a very serious tone)

 

Jeonghan:

(He paused for a while)

Ho-how can I lie to you, Jihoonie?

 

Jihoon:

Your smile.

 

Jeonghan:

(He was taken aback.)

What do you mean?

 

Jihoon:

You’re showing me the saddest smile I’ve ever seen on your face.

 

Jeonghan:

(He finally let his smile go)

Really?

I guess I couldn’t hide it.

 

Jihoon:

If you are hurt, show us, hyung. There’s nothing to be afraid of.

If you can’t hold the pain anymore, we’re here for you, ready to hold your hand, anytime.

Don’t give up. We’ll fight with you.

Don’t blame yourself, it’s not your fault.

Don’t ever think that you are a nuisance, because you’re not.

We love you and you’re our source of energy.

 

Jeonghan:

(Smiled again)

Come near me.

(Spread his arms open wide)

 

        Jihoon came and received a warm embrace from the sad angel. Jeonghan buried his face over an oversized jacket, Jihoon was wearing. Suddenly, he felt a cry escaping from Jeonghan’s beautiful eyes as he embraced Jihoon tightly. Jihoon felt his heart broken when he heard Jeonghan crying because he’s having a hard time and he’s suffering so much from his illness. The burden of that disease is too much for such a kind and gentle man like Jeonghan.

 

        Jihoon caressed his hyung’s head and eventually embraced him. It was a quiet and sad morning for the both of them. The younger once would like to do Jeonghan a favour by taking all the pain he’s feeling, but he just couldn’t. Jihoon was listening to a very sad melody he had ever heard and it plainly crushed his heart until it turned into ashes. He let his hyung use his body to release all the pain he kept in his heart alone. It felt heavy. It felt pain. It felt sad.

 

Jeonghan:

(Looked up to Jihoon)

Jihoon-ah… I’m sorry for being weak.

 

Jihoon:

It’s alright.

(Wiped off his angel’s precious tears)

I hope you feel better now.

 

Jeonghan:

Much better.

 

Jihoon:

(Smiled gently)

Now, I can see your genuine smile again.

 

        Jeonghan started seeing again, but he won’t let Jihoon know about it.

 

Jihoon:

(Started threatening him again)

Hyung, if you ever think of quitting this group…

(He paused)

 

        Jeonghan was listening attentively.

 

Jihoon:

Just…Don’t ever think of quitting, otherwise,

I’m going to kill you with my bare hands.

Understood?

 

        Jeonghan was left with a threat by their now ‘psychopath composer’. He was speechless.

 

Jeonghan:

Is it a serious threat, Hoon-ah?

 

Jihoon:

Do I sound like I’m joking, hyung?

 

Jeonghan:

Oh… alright…

You’re serious… very serious.

I think I should change your title.

I shouldn’t have named you Aegyo Master from the very start. I should have known your attitude earlier. Tsk!

(Thought of a new name)

Hmmm? What should I call you then?

 

Jihoon:

I prefer…

 

        As Jeonghan was regaining his eyesight slowly, his vision was still unclear, but he could see Jihoon’s small frame with his bright hair. It became quiet for a while as Jihoon locked Jeonghan’s face by his small hands. Suddenly, that shape he was seeing was getting closer and closer to him. He tried to squint his eyes to see what Jihoon was doing. That was how Jihoon found out that his vision started to return.

 

Jihoon:

I prefer…

 

        Jihoon suddenly paused again as he found himself, so close to his hyung’s face, looking at Jeonghan’s soft, red lips. He couldn’t resist but to press his lips gently on the angel’s waiting lips.

 

Jihoon:

A manly nickname.

(Wearing a smile of victory.)

 

        The surprised Jeonghan saw Jihoon clearly as he was so close to each other, wearing a psychopath smile. He paused for a while because he felt that that time, his cutie Jihoonie disappeared right before his eyes and became a different person.

 

Jihoon:

You can see clearly now?

(Jeonghan was still at fazed)

You okay?

 

Jeonghan:

Huh?

(Dumbfounded)

 

Jihoon:

I guess you are.

(He smirked)

I guess a kiss would work in your illness.

(He )

Get up now and get ready because we’re gonna be late.

 

Jeonghan:

(Mumbled)

He’s like a…

He’s like a…

(He was still fazed of what happened.)

Serial killer. He has the ability of killing me without noticing it.

(He added)

 

Jihoon:

(Walked outside the room as if nothing happened, then, he shouted…)

Hyung! Let’s go!

And…hyung…

If there’s something you can blame to yourself… it’s your face. Your lips, to be exact.

(He smirked)

Too irresistible to get a hold of myself… especially when you’re so close.

(He murmured and smirked)