세븐틴: I Am Taller Now

 

        As Jeonghan continued teasing the now brave SeokMin or rather upgraded manly SeokMin, the boys came all at once from riding their van. They were all tired from different activities, and it crashed their hearts more when they witnessed Jeonghan wearing a dextrose. It made them really sad; even though, DK already told them what happened.

 

        Jeonghan looked weak and fragile; though, the beauty of his smile never fades away. It made them weak too, but they need to be alive for their angel, so he won’t get worried.

 

Seungcheol:

We’re home!

Everything alright, Jeonghanie?

 

Joshua:

We bought something to cook for dinner.

 

Jeonghan:

We’re fine.

(He was giggling, and he was definitely back in his mood of teasing the others)

We’re hungry too, so please cook fast!

I want ramyeon. Please!

(He requested)

Are we complete?

 

Joshua:

Yeah.

 

 

        Somehow it relieved them that despite Jeonghan being blind and having his skin pierced by a dextrose, he remained jolly and lively when they came.

 

 

DK:

Hyung! He’s so bad to me!

(He complained)

 

Mingyu:

You should have known that since the very start DK.

(He felt sympathy for his friend.)

 

 

Jeonghan:

Ya! I am good though.

(He smiled naughtily)

 

Dino:

I don’t think so, hyung.

(He sighed as he was always his victim.)

 

Jeonghan:

Aigoo!

Anyway, how’s everything? (Their activities)

 

Wonwoo:

Just fine.

 

Jihoon:

Same here.

 

Seungkwan:

I’m tired.

 

Wonwoo:

How long will you be wearing that dextrose?

 

Jeonghan:

Until I finish everything.

 

Hoshi:

I see. When will you finish consuming that one?

 

Jeonghan:

I have no idea, but no worries, I’m okay.

(He smiled)

 

DK:

Hyung, don’t let him eat spicy food again. Chebal. T_T

You will suffer.

And don’t eat it with him…

(He realized that maybe it was the spiciness of the food that gave him courage to do what he had done. And he was giving them an advice.)

 

Jeonghan:

Why?

 

DK:

(Blushed)

Nothing. Ah- ah- because you get so naughty when you eat some.

(Realized that he slipped his tongue)

 

Jeonghan:

()

You are the one who got naughty SeokMin-a, not me.

(He smirked)

 

DK:

(He blushed)

And you are not?!

(He reprimanded)

You did everything to harm me ever since you ate one.

You made me ate almost everything you order, you hit me several times, you tease me more than your quota for the day.

Aigoo!

(He sighed as he sympathized for himself)

Poor me.

 

        Jeonghan giggled, and he seemed enjoying the guilt DK was ranting about him. Poor DK, he became the victim for the whole day. He caught all Jeonghan’s naughtiness and evilness that day.

 

        On the other hand, The8 was quiet because he was observing the couch that was covered with red stain. He pointed that out and let DK answer it quietly. His friend acted something like a liquid falling from his nose, and they understood it immediately.

 

        Dino suggested to pull the chair out first, so Jeonghan won’t be upset when he sees that. Quietly, the boys moved the couch outside and washed it a little bit, so the blood stain would somehow fade. Seungkwan, Jun, Vernon, and Dino were working on it, While the others were setting up the table for dinner.

 

-In the Kitchen-

 

Seungcheol:

Shua, let’s order Jjamppong outside and let’s just make a kimbap.

(He suggested)

 

Joshua:

Alright.

(Called for Mingyu)

Mingyu ya, let’s make kimbap.

What should I do?

 

Mingyu:

Wash the veggies, hyung.

(He smiled)

And please watch if our samgyetang. Call me when it already boils.

I’ll slice the vegetables.

(Looked at Seungcheol)

Hyung, please cook the rice.

 

Seungcheol:

Alright.

 

        Seungcheol ordered their noodles first before cooking the rice.

 

        The boys became busy that night. DK was with Jeonghan because nobody wanted to volunteer to accompany Jeonghan, since he’s alive again from teasing. They’d rather choose to help either the cooking team or the washing team.

 

        Jihoon made himself busy helping Mingyu to slice some of kimbap’s ingredients and he was doing it meticulously. Since the other boys had nothing to do, they decided to keep themselves busy too by cleaning some part of their house, including their living room where Jeonghan was currently teasing the poor SeokMin.

 

 

Later on, someone’s phone was ringing. Dino picked it up and identified that it was his Mommy Han’s phone because it was cute. He looked at the person calling and saw that it was TaeHyung. He answered it without thinking twice.

 

Dino:

Hello?

(With frowning face)

 

V:

Miloves~ how are you?

How’s my beauty going?

 

Dino:

V hyung,

(He was annoyed because he was his rival on being Jeonghan’s baby)

Mommy Hanie is busy.

(He said intentionally)

 

V:

Why?

I thought he had no schedule today.

 

Dino:

He’s cooking for our dinner.

 

V:

Can I visit?

 

Dino:

Hyung… ummm…

He is actually… ummm…

He needs a rest today.

 

V:

Why?!

(He panicked)

He’s sick again?

 

Dino:

I can’t tell you.

 

V:

I know about it, but I don’t have the details yet.

How bad is he?

 

Dino:

He’s fine now but he’s in the kitchen, helping others.

(He lied to conceal and protect Jeonghan’s  privacy.)

 

V:

I see.

But I wanna visit.

(He started to whine)

 

Dino:

(He frowned his forehead and became irritated.)

Eyyy hyung…

 

V:

Okay… alright. Tell him I call.

And tell him I am available after your New York concert.

 

Dino:

What for?

 

V:

A date, kid.

We’re going out.

You are still young to know that.

(He boasted)

 

Dino:

No!

(He refused immediately for Jeonghan)

… You need to get my permission first, hyung.

(He was serious but cute)

 

V:
why?

(He teased)

He’s grown up anyway.

(He laughed)

How cute!

 

Dino:

No! I am his… ummm…. Just because!

You can’t date him without my permission!

(He stated innocently.)

 

V:

Alright.

Can I have a date with Jeonghan?

Please?~

 

Dino:

I’ll think about it.

(He teased but he was serious with that.)

 

V:

(He sulked)

Please~

 

Dino:

I wanna protect him.

 

V:

So do I.

I just want him to be happy.

 

Dino:

He’s happy with us, though?

 

V:

I know… but I am his friend too.

And I’m dying. I wanna see him.

Please Daddy Dino, please~

(He called him daddy because of his strictness. V felt that he’s getting a permission from Jeonghan’s dad to have a formal date.)

 

Dino:

I will just text you. Okay?

No direct message to Jeonghan hyung.

If you violated this rule of mine, hyung…

I will forbid you to date him… For-e-ver!

 

V:

Nooooo!

(He got crazy, screaming inside the room where his hyungs were resting. As usual, he got scolding from their leader because he’s too loud.)

 

Dino:

I’ll hang up now. Seungcheol hyung is calling me.

Bye hyung.

 

V:

Aigoo~

 

        Call ended just like that. Poor Taehyung, he’s bound to Dino’s rules for a while, unless Jeonghan was the first person who messaged him. He thought that it is still valid.

 

        Back to the Sebong family, they successfully had their meal done and started feasting on it. Joshua and Mingyu sat beside Jeonghan and they were in charge of feeding their angel. It took them so long, sitting at the table because they’re waiting for their angel to finish his food. He became lazy again as he slowly munching his food. Mingyu got Jeonghan’s food right after he’s done eating and fed him, so that their other slow eater member would finish eating as well. It was a bit quiet inside their kitchen because the boys were just watching him.

 

Seungcheol:

Ya, how long will you shallow that food in your mouth?

(He became bored seeing Jeonghan chewing the same food for almost a minute.)

 

Jeonghan:

Why?

 

Seungcheol:

You are chewing that for almost a minute!

Does your food still have taste?

 

Jeonghan:

Ya, is Joshua done eating?

He’s slow eating his food too!

(He defended himself)

 

Joshua:

But I am faster than you, imma!

(He giggled)

I am still eating but almost done.

Tsk!

 

Mingyu:

Hyung… ah~

Aigoo, our baby Jeonghanie~ your kimbap is waiting.

 

Jeonghan:

(Opened his mouth to receive another roll of kimbap)

Who made this kimbap? This is so good.

 

Seungkwan:

Jihoon hyung, Mingyu hyung, Me and Cheol hyung.

 

Jeonghan:

Oh! You’re too many!

 

Mingyu:

Hyung, remember that we’re 13.

And the samgyetang DK and I made?

 

Jeonghan:

The best!

I was about to say that. And the Jjampong is good too! But it has a familiar taste.

 

Seungcheol:

We ordered that.

 

Jeonghan:

I see.

(He giggled)

Next time, I want mandu. I will help!

 

Mingyu:

Alright!

 

        The next day before their flight to Chicago, The8 and Jeonghan was left inside their dorm. Some had schedule, as usual.

 

        While waiting, The8 didn’t know how to entertain his angel; though, he was thinking that he’s already good at lying and resting. He wanted to entertain his angel because he’s getting bored doing nothing, and besides, he wanted to cheer Jeonghan up too.

 

The8:

Hyung… what do you want to do?

 

Jeonghan:

I wanna watch but I can’t…

(Pouted his lips)

So sad.

 

The8:

Still no progress?

 

Jeonghan:

I hope I can see immediately.

 

The8:

I will cast a magic on you.

(He giggled cutely)

Before the other members comes home, your vision will be clear again.

 

        The8 sealed his magic by planting a sweet and gentle kiss on both of Jeonghan’s eyes.

 

Jeonghan:

(He was startled, but he didn’t mind)

I believe in you Minghao-ya~

 

The8:

Okay!

Hyung… what do you want to do?

 

Jeonghan:

I’ll just lie down and rest.

Can I borrow your chest?

 

        The8 had to be Jeonghan’s pillow, and he gladly offered his thin, yet muscular body for Jeonghan to lie down comfortably.

 

 

        Later on, The8 watched Jeonghan’s movie trailer again in YouTube as he was done reading his book. He was so excited to see his hyung on the big screen and he couldn’t wait any longer. Seeing his face along the trailer itself made him so proud of his hyung. However, who knows how he might feel after he watched the movie. Poor Minghao’s heart.

 

 

The8:

(Reacted as soon as he saw Jeonghan’s face on the trailer)

Hyung… you are very pretty here!

I like it when you dance.

It’s so majestic!

 

Jeonghan:

You are watching the trailer again?

 

The8:

I always watch this.

(He giggled)

I don’t think I will get used to this.

I didn’t see you in this costume, though.

Who are you with when you wore this costume?

 

Jeonghan:

I think, I’m with Hoshi.

 

The8:

Cool!
I’ll ask for a picture.

(He giggled cutely.)

Hyung…

I guess you have something to do with Insung hyung here. Am I right?

 

Jeonghan:

I’m not gonna say anything.

 

The8:

I wanna see the movie so bad!

I’m so excited.

And your fighting scenes are killer!

Jun hyung is really amazing here too!

He’s despicable, I think. I wanna kill him on how he looks here.

(He laughed without knowing how irritated would he feel after seeing the movie.)

 

Jeonghan:

I wish I am seeing how cute you are now, The8.

 

The8:

(Looked at Jeonghan)

I can show it to you anytime.

Anyway, what do you want to do right now?

 

Jeonghan:

Nothing.

(He giggled)

 

 

The8:

As expected!

Aren’t you bored, hyung?

 

Jeonghan:

Hearing your laughter is enough entertainment for me.

(He giggled sweetly)

 

The8:

(He smiled)

Alright. I believe you.

…

Should we pack our things for our flight?

 

Jeonghan:

Mingyu and Jun did that for me already.

You?

 

The8:

I see.

I am already done.

 

        After a while, The8 got bored again after finishing 12 rounds of watching the trailers. He just looked at the napping Jeonghan and stared at him while Jeonghan’s cheeks.

 

        Jeonghan was not really sleeping, so he could feel The8’s hand caressing his cheeks.

 

Jeonghan:

Wae?

 

The8:

(He was startled)

Oh!

Nothing.

(He smiled)

 

Jeonghan:

The8, I cannot see still.

 

The8:

Don’t worry. I am already breaking the spell. Later you can see again.

 

Jeonghan:

Alright.

(He smiled)

I am expecting that, my MingMing.

I will rely on your magic, my fairy.

(He giggled and rode with The8’s comforting adorable words.)

 

The8:

Wait ‘til you see.

(He smirked as if he’d knew that he would see again.)

 

        Time was passing by and The8 couldn’t bear how boring it was. They had nothing to do since Jeonghan couldn’t see at the moment.

 

        What he did was, he put his earphones on one of his ears and put the other on Jeonghan’s ears to listen to some music.

 

        After a while, the playlist was into an Ed Sheeran song entitled “Perfect”. Before the song began, The8 paused it and asked Jeonghan to stand up.

 

Jeonghan:

Why?

 

The8:

We are doing something.

 

Jeonghan:

What is it?

 

The8:

Trust me.

(He smiled)

 

        The fairy pulled Jeonghan’s hand and put it on his shoulders, while he wrapped his long arms around Jeonghan’s waist.

 

Jeonghan:

What’s this for?

 

The8:

Let’s dance to the music.

I like this one. It sounds sweet.

Hyung, lean on me.

 

        Then, The8 started playing the music again and sway to the rhythm. Somehow, Jeonghan felt a little at ease and his vision was becoming clear again. Jeonghan was kinda impressed and surprised that The8’s premonition had come true. He immediately pulled his head up straight to smile at The8 as he was about to say that he’s healed; however, his fairy looked so sad with his teary eyes.

 

Jeonghan:

The8?

Are you okay?

(He wiped his fairy tears away)

What’s wrong?

(He became worried)

 

        The8 never shows them his sad and weak moments. It was the first time Jeonghan witnessed it and it was heart breaking.       

 

Jeonghan:

What’s wrong?

Did I made you cry?

 

        Minghao did not respond.

 

Jeonghan:

I’m sorry.

 

The8:

Don’t be. I am just fine.

 

Jeonghan:

Why are you crying?

 

The8:

(He smiled and wiped his tears away trying to look fine, but he couldn’t.)

You can see now?

(He giggled while crying.)

I told you, you will be alright.

 

Jeonghan:

Thank you.

Stop crying now.

(Jeonghan cupped Minghao’s cheeks and wiped his tears.)

I’m totally fine.

 

        The8 buried his head to Jeonghan’s shoulders.

 

Jeonghan:

(He was worried. He The8’s head gently on his embrace.)

My fairy…

 

The8:

I’m sorry for letting you see this side of me, hyung.

(He was crying so hard)

 

Jeonghan:

It’s just fine.

You know, strong people needs to cry too.

It’s okay.

 

The8:

I am- I am really hurt seeing you like this.

 

        Jeonghan lifted The8’s head and made him look at his eyes.

 

Jeonghan:

Look at me, Minghao ya…

I promise to all of you that everything will be fine.

(He smiled)

And besides, I’m alright.

 

The8:

No.

Don’t fool me.

 

Jeonghan:

Well, it hurts me sometimes, but I can endure it.

(He smiled)

 

        The8 took Jeonghan’s poor cold hand with his dextrose on.

 

The8:

You are getting thinner, hyung.

You are hurt because of the needle.

You are more hurt than we are.

 

Jeonghan:

Don’t think of that.

I’m strong because of all of you.

Remember? I promised that I will fight for us.

I want to be with you and I will do my best.

(He smiled)

 

 

        He held Jeonghan’s face lightly and scrutinize every detail of it.

 

The8:

(He smiled)

I will become stronger, hyung.

I know you are doing your best to be strong… so do I.

I wanna see your pretty face and pretty smile always.

It heals me, but I have no powers to heal you.

 

Jeonghan:

Your love helps me, you know.

I know it sounds cheesy but you all make me feel light.

 

The8:

(He smirked)

I know.

 

        The8 continued to stare at Jeonghan with an endearing gaze.

 

Jeonghan:

The8?

 

The8:

Hmmm?

(With his cute smile)

…

Hyung?

Can I kiss you?

 

Jeonghan:

You are getting a permission?

(He giggled)

 

The8:

Yeah.

(He smiled)

I don’t want to disrespect you from stealing it like others do.

I know.

 

        Jeonghan didn’t know how far the members knew that there was something going on. And somehow, he was amazed on how they stayed still like nothing was happening, when they knew something already.

 

Jeonghan:

Ya…

(He was still surprised and slowly he blushed.)

 

The8:

I think we all know. It’s man’s intuition, hyung.

But I accept it. I think the others too.

Because I think we all want to protect everyone.

You don’t have to worry.

I think it’s even harder for you,

(He giggled)

Sharing love for all of us.

(He teased)

 

Jeonghan:

Actually, I wa-

 

The8:

I’m okay with this.

I love all of you… but yours is kinda special.

(He giggled)

 

Jeonghan:

You are very manly Minghao ya~

Whenever I’m near you, I really feel like I’m a woman!

Don’t make me go to the other direction!

(He giggled)

 

The8:

We can do it both in a straight path.

(He teased)

Though I don’t think it’s still called a straight path.

(He laughed)

 

Jeonghan:

You are witty, my fairy.

 

The8:

Won’t you ask what I like about you the most?

 

Jeonghan:

The8?

I am not used to this.

(He blushed as he got shy.)

Don’t be like that.

I will just… I will just accept everything… can I??

 

The8:

Agree!

 

        The8 immediately titled his head and planted a quick yet gentle kiss on Jeonghan’s lips with all his love and sincerity. The8 quickly and coolly recovered, while Jeonghan stayed hanging for a while in shock.

 

The8:

You okay?

(As he cupped his hyung’s soft cheeks)

 

Jeonghan:

The8?

Aigoo~

(He felt heat burning his cheeks.)

 

The8:

I know Coups hyung might probably abusing that one (pointing Jeonghan’s lips) already.

He’s the most obvious one.

But we respect you a lot. And I know that you know how much we love you.

And forgive us if we might acting recklessly sometimes.

We can’t control ourselves.

(He laughed)

 

 

Jeonghan:

(He was surprised with his revelation)

Ya… tsk!

(He bit his lips because he was so shy, and he didn’t know how to react.)

 

The8:

( Jeonghan’s hair gently)

Just remember that I will always here for you.

 

Jeonghan:

Thank you.

And I am here for you too.

Always! Remember that, Minghao ya.

 

        Sometime later, the boys came back to their dorm. No time to waste because they immediately held their luggage and went straight to the airport to fly to America for their concert.

 

        Too bad that Hoshi woke up in bed with his aching stomach just before their concert. He was suffering from enteritis and from a high fever.

 

        He wanted to perform for their concert to meet their fans in Chicago, but their members and their company prevented him from performing because they couldn’t risk his health.

 

        Carats understood it as they announced it before the concert. They’d love to see Hoshi; however, his health comes first. They just all wished him to get well soon.

 

        On the other hand, Hoshi stayed with them during the concert. It was just that, he was somewhere from the backstage to cheer on them, in spite his sickness.

 

        The boys successfully finished their concert despite lacking one member. Hoshi felt bad for their Carats because he couldn’t perform for them. Cheol was the one who talked to him; though, he couldn’t take Hoshi’s sad feeling for not being able to perform because he knew that Hoshi wanted to. Joshua and Jeonghan were the one who backed up Cheol’s statement and comforted him.

 

        Wonwoo and Seungkwan, on the other hand,  were in charge of nursing Soon Young on the room.

 

        Fortunately, he was permitted to perform to their next concert, which was in Dallas.

 

        The boys couldn’t rest yet because they needed to shoot things for their new album first. Seventeen were divided into groups. For Jeonghan and Vernon, they finished their shooting fast, so they got to rest in their dorm for the longest time. They stayed in their apartment type accommodation. Vernon was busy writing some rap in their kitchen when Jeonghan called him with a weak voice.

 

        Vernon responded immediately and saw Jeonghan curling his body while holding his stomach as he was currently pressing it hard based on how deep his fingers buried on his stomach.

 

Vernon:

Why hyung?

Something hurt?

 

Jeonghan:

Can you bring me near the sink?

Thank you.

(With a weak voice)

 

        Vernon panicked; though, it was not obvious with his expression. The young man immediately carried Jeonghan to the sink in the kitchen. Jeonghan immediately puked. His vomit was all liquid as he hadn’t have his meal yet. On the other hand, Vernon panicked more when he saw blood running with the water.

 

Vernon:

Your nose is bleeding again, hyung!

 

Jeonghan:

Hold me please.

 

        He was hurting and he was suffering from the inside. The sensation of burn was again lingering inside his body.

 

        Vernon held him like Wonwoo had previously instructed them to do. The boy was so worried upon seeing hims hyung in so much pain. His heart was hurting so much, especially when Jeonghan was gripping onto his hand and shirt. He knew from the way he held his hand that it was extremely painful. Vernon cried in an instant just by hearing Jeonghan’s quick breathes and screams. But he never give up. He was fighting with him until minutes had already past and Jeonghan began to calm down.

 

Vernon:

Hyung…

Tell me what should I do?

 

        Jeonghan noticed his baby’s red eyes from crying. He felt, as usual, bad for his friends. But he remained strong and smile despite the cold sweat falling from his face.

 

Jeonghan:

Let me seat first.

And… I think I wanna go out to eat, Vernonie~

(He stated with a weak voice)

 

        He was still gasping his breath like he was being chased by something.

 

Vernon:

You can’t breathe?

 

Jeonghan:

I’m getting better, Vernonie. Don’t worry.

And… thank you.

(He smiled)

 

        After a while, Jeonghan became lively again, but not as lively as before, given his lazy and low stamina.

 

Jeonghan:

I wanna eat something outside.

What do you want, baby?

 

Vernon:

I want…

I want a big burger, fries and a beer!

(He demanded)

 

Jeonghan:

Baby… a beer?

 

Vernon:

Yup.

(With blank face)

 

Jeonghan:

Are you getting rebellious now, my li’l Di Caprio?

 

Vernon:

Nope.

I’m still tame with you, hyung.

I just wanna try it with you.

(He smiled innocently)

 

Jeonghan:

I guess I will be your mentor, but don’t tell anyone, okay?

Your parents might kill me.

(He laughed)

 

Vernon:

Sure thing.

(He smiled cutely)

 

Jeonghan:

Let’s go now?

 

Vernon:

Should I carry you?

 

Jeonghan:

No I’m fine.

 

        The two went out just right before the other boys came back from shooting. They thought that the two were already in their house, but no one was there. They asked them where they were but Jeonghan answered “We’re dating. Don’t disturb”

And so, the members understood.

 

-Inside a Restaurant-

 

        Before eating all their orders, Jeonghan clearly stated that Vernon shouldn’t go beyond 1 bottle, and if he didn’t want the liquor, he shouldn’t force himself.

 

Jeonghan:

Toast, my baby!

(He lifted his beer)

 

Vernon:

(Smiled sweetly and innocently)

Cheers!

 

        Vernon was about to drink; however, his mommy won’t allow him unless he had eaten something.

 

Jeonghan:

Vernonie, eat something first so your stomach won’t get upset.

 

        So, the cutie little Di Caprio ate half of his large burger first before drinking. Then, they started chatting with each other until they finished everything on their table. Fortunately, Jeonghan was able to finish everything and managed to keep it in his stomach; though, he ate slowly like a sloth.

 

Jeonghan:

You okay now?

 

Vernon:

Thanks for the date, hyung.

 

Jeonghan:

Sure thing!

You grow so fast, Hansol-ah.

(He giggled)

 

Vernon:

Hyung, don’t be like that. I’m an adult now.

 

Jeonghan:

Araseo, araseo.

Vernon… can I have a request?

 

Vernon:

Sure.

 

Jeonghan:

Can you promise me that you will only drink with me up until you are 25?

Or probably with Seventeen and your family only.

 

Vernon:

Why?

 

Jeonghan:

Ummm… I just want to… protect you maybe?

Coz you know our society nowadays... I’m just concern.

(Displayed his concerned smile)

 

Vernon:

Got it.

Are you not drinking with anybody else besides Cheol hyung? I know Joshua hyung don’t drink.

 

Jeonghan:

I drink with the others (members) too. I seldom drink with the others. I just drink twice with the casts.

And you know Cheol is a heavy drinker. He can match me than anyone else.

(He smiled)

 

Vernon:

That’s a relief.

 

Jeonghan:

Why?

 

Vernon:

Coz you don’t drink with others besides us.

 

Jeonghan:

(He smiled)

Why are you so cute tonight, Vernon?

 

Vernon:

Aigoo~ all I do is being cute in your eyes hyung….

(He sighed)

 

Jeonghan:

So, promise me.

 

Vernon:

Even if I turn 30 or 40, I will only drink with you.

(He smiled honestly)

 

Jeonghan:

(He was pleased)

Good boy.

(He stared at Vernon fondly)

Let’s go now?

Aren’t you dizzy?

 

Vernon:

I’m just fine.

Don’t wo-

 

        Vernon wiggled a bit when he stood up.

 

Jeonghan:

(He let out a sweet laugh)

Okay. I guess we have to stay a bit.

 

Vernon:

Sorry.

(He became shy and blushed.)

 

Jeonghan:

It’s okay.

 

        After spending some time inside the restaurant, they finally decided to go home. Their Di Caprio managed to walk straight back home and Jeonghan was fondly playing with his hands.

 

        As they reached their door. Vernon stopped Jeonghan from entering the door.

 

Vernon:

Hyung.

I am taller than you now.

(Faced him and vice versa)

 

Jeonghan:

(He observed his Di Caprio’s tall structure.)

Uh-huh? Yeah.

(He giggled)

 

        Jeonghan was just innocently and cutely laughing when Vernon trapped Jeonghan’s face by locking his chin using his gentle hands and kissed him for about several seconds on his lips.

 

        As usual, Jeonghan was ever astounded, wearing a big surprised eyes frozen in his position. He wasn’t sure on how to actually react on this, especially when one of his babies did that.

 

        A few seconds after Vernon let go from the sweet kiss, Jeonghan remained stunned and frozen, while Vernon calmly recovered wearing his sweet smile.

 

Vernon:

I’m grown up now.

So beware.

(He smirked)

I know you look to me as a baby, but you can rely on me too.

(He said coolly)

 

        He looked as ever handsome in Jeonghan’s eyes, especially now that he was becoming mature and his features were becoming more define.

 

Vernon:

Can you promise me something?

(He didn’t wait for Jeonghan to respond and continued his sentence anyway.)

You can run to me if ever you have problems; and if ever you are hurt; or if ever you need someone to talk to.

I will be just right here. I will listen. If you want an advice, I will try hard to give you one. A useful one.

 

Jeonghan:

(Touched his lips)

Uh... yeah. Sure…

(With soft confused and shy voice)

 

Vernon:

And hyung… don’t let them abuse your lips.

It’s so precious… and you are so precious to me. I can’t let anyone use or abuse you.

(He winked)

 

        Then Vernon stopped talking for a while as he observed Jeonghan’s cute reaction.

 

Vernon:

You know, I adore you so much, hyung.

I love you so much.

You know that, don’t you?

(He smiled gently)

 

Jeonghan:

Ye-yeah…

 

Vernon:

Don’t forget that.

(Jeonghan nodded with a dumbfounded face.)

Let’s go in?

 

 

Before they went in, Vernon looked at the people right at their back, smirking, but of course Jeonghan wouldn’t notice. Vernon happened to see them –Coups, Mingyu, Joshua, Jun, and Wonwoo and Hoshi- from the window’s reflection right before he kissed Jeonghan. Two groups who just came home after their shooting. On the other hand, the hyungs were at ranged seeing that outrageous kiss that Hansol intentionally showed them; though, Vernon kissed Jeonghan not only to warn his hyungs, but also to express his feelings more because he knew he couldn’t express it into words.

 

Jeonghan:

S-sure.

(He stuttered)

 

        The young man assisted Jeonghan in, carefully and gently.

 

Vernon:

(He muttered to himself)

That beer is very effective to gain some courage, though.

(With his memesol face and an innocent, confident smile.)

 

        Hansol was wondering around the house as he unconsciously touching his lips and smile occasionally.

 

        Vernon went back to the kitchen and started writing his lyrics again. And now he had more inspiration to write on.