Chapter 22

When It's Time to Let Go

A/N: Just to clarify (because some people don't seem to understand that I'm writing the story and I choose how it goes), this is not a fluff story. This is

not about goodtimes between Jaejoong and Yunho. IN FACT, this isn't even a predominantly Yunjae story. Not until recently was it even tagged that. It

was about TVXQ from the beginning and it developed into something about Yunjae as I continued writing. Thats why I tagged it Yunjae so that people

wouldn't be alarmed when they found Jaejoong and Yunho talking about feelings and other things. So, of course I'm going to have scenes with the

TVXQ members and of course they're going to live their own lives and do other things that maybe isn't canon or how you want things to go. I'm writing

it, not you! That's harsh of me and I feel bad, but this needs to be addressed. I put Yunjae in the tags because in the end, Yunho and Jaejoong are going

to end up together. That's how it should be. Because, everyone knows they'll end up together, I have to put roadblocks to impede their relationship or

it'd be boring. Aren't you having fun anticipating how Yunho will get Jaejoong back? Aren't you having fun seeing the chemistry between Yoochun and

Junsu? Isn't it nice to see interactions between the members? Or is it just me who is having fun with it? If that's the case, I can delete the story and

write for my own pleasure. If you want to suggest something or have some criticms, feel free to comment or inbox me. But, don't be rude about it. I got

a comment that hurt my feelings because it made me feel like a bad writer. I shouldn't have to take that from you. Aren't I doing something nice for you

by spending my time writing this story and uploading it? It takes more effort than you know updating this story, sometimes. Its often easier to just

write and not update. But, I want to make you guys happy so I update. Don't pressure me and insult my writing, because this is my story, and I can just

as well delete it and write it for myself. If you have legitimate suggestions, such as story pace [going too fast, too slow], scenes or quotes, ideas, etc.,

please feel free to comment. If not, please unsubscribe. I'm done ranting, please enjoy the rest of the story.

 

“What should we do today?” asked Jason, flipping his hair over his back.
 
He was lounging on Junsu’s couch. Yoochun was on the ground, Junsu was also on the couch, and Jaejoong and Changmin were lapped up on the arm chair.
 
“I’ve got filming for Rooftop Prince in an hour”, explained Yoochun.
 
“Natalie and I have a date”, said Junsu, smiling.
 
“I thought her name was Daphne”, said Changmin, perking up.
 
“It was until she went back to the States and I met a Russian girl at a club…” explained Junsu, laughing.
 
“Are you proud of that? Moving from girl to girl so quickly and care free?” snorted Yoochun, derisively.
 
“Why are you so touchy all the time? Always caring for what I do. Go film your drama and kiss Ha Min or Ha Jin or whoever” snapped Junsu.
 
The other three exchanged looks and shook their heads, quietly.
 
“Well, I’m free until Yoochun’s filming is over and then we are going to look at houses”, piped up Changmin.
 
“Houses?” asked Jaejoong.
 
“Yeah, didn’t you say you wanted us all to live together? If we get a big house instead of a dorm, we won’t have to worry about getting on each other’s nerves. We can all have our own rooms and bathrooms. We can have a big kitchen for Jaejoong to cook in”, explained Yoochun.
 
“Why should I cook?” laughed Jaejoong.
 
“Because, you’re the umma…” said Changmin in a duh tone.
 
“You guys don’t think it’s a little weird if you all live together? What if you decide to get married?” piped up Jason.
 
“Oh, we could get one of those traditional Korean homes. Where it like opens into a courtyard and everyone has their own little house thingy. That way, our wives could live with us”, said Changmin, excitedly.
 
“Wives?” said Jaejoong, brow raised.
 
“There’s more straight people than there are gay here”, said Yoochun, looking over at Jason and Jaejoong then back to Changmin and Junsu.
 
Changmin and Jaejoong stared at Yoochun and burst into laughter.
 
“Oh, that’s rich. That’s rich”, said Jaejoong, wiping a tear away.
 
“What?” exclaimed Yoochun.
 
“Are you saying you and Junsu are straight?” laughed Changmin.
 
Jason quickly caught onto the joke and began laughing, too.
“We both have girlfriends…” said Junsu, not understanding. His face was blushing red, for some reason.
 
Jason just shook his head. “Bro, you’ve got to understand what we’re trying to say.”
 
They shook their heads, looking awkwardly around.
 
“Oh forget it”, gasped Changmin, trying to catch his breath.
 
He stood up from Jaejoong’s lap and stretched. Jaejoong stretched his legs, too.
 
“Alright, go on your date and quickly finish with filming. Meanwhile, the three of us will visit the amusement park”, said Changmin, happily.
 
They agreed to hurry and meet back up later on that afternoon.
 
Around 3 pm, three strangely dressed boys were standing in front of a realtors office. There was a businessman, a clown, a cowboy, and one boy was dressed casually in jeans and hoodie with glasses.
 
“What are all you dressed up like this for?” asked Jaejoong to his bandmates.
 
“We can’t let people see us with Changmin until we make the official announcement”, explained Junsu.
 
“So, why are you all dressed up?” asked Jaejoong, warily.
 
“So, that Changmin wont feel left out…” said Yoochun, happily.
 
Jaejoong rolled his eyes and then their manager walked out of the office. He handed them the list of houses.
 
“These are all the traditional Korean houses that we found in the area that is best for celebrities. Quickly get into the car and we will go look at them.”
 
They got into the car and as they drove to the outskirts of Seoul, they surveyed the list. There were only about a dozen houses on the list because of their specific requirements. Finally, they stopped at the first house.
 
Inside, they looked around the courtyard and immediately Jaejoong piped up, “It’s not a pretty enough garden. I can’t plant anything here.  Next!”
 
From house to house, they searched. At each house, there was a reason they wouldn’t like it. At house three, Junsu said that the bathroom wasn’t big enough. At house five, the kitchen was too small for Jaejoongs tastes. At house ten, Changmin said that the rooms were too small to fit in televisions for him and Kyuhyun to play video games.
 
Finally, at house fifteen, they were satisfied.
 
“This room can be turned into a library for all of Yunho’s books”, commented Junsu, offhand.
 
Jaejoong stared at him.
 
“What?” he choked.
 
“Well, you all have to live together”, said the manager, awkwardly.
 
Jaejoong shook his head and muttered under his breath, “It’s a good thing this place is huge.”
 
“Shall I inform the agency that we have a bid?” suggested the manager.
 
Everyone agreed with this statement.
 
“Kwang-il hyung, we want to pick out the furniture for our house ourselves”, said Changmin, sternly.
 
The manager nodded agreeably. He had taken to Changmin quite quickly when he saw how well he got along with the other three boys. The jury was still out on Yunho who had failed to make an appearance.
 
A/N: I will be posting another chapter today.
 
Comment Replies
@LadyKpoPotter- You won't have to worry about him too long.
@nickytta- Thanks! That's why I added Jason in the first place.
@BananasForJae- Maybe after I finish episode 2 of King 2 Hearts. Thanks for the recommendation.
@omgomg- Haha, you made this comment the day after I uploaded. So soon? I have to sleep and go to school. But, I will try to update quickly.
@proudtobe-ELFandCass- I love your comments since because they're so hateful towards Jason. I love you.
@hjonghyun- I know. But, I wanted Yunho to have to vie for Jaejoong's love after leaving. Please understand that's the only reason I have these scenes with Jason. This is the last one and I think Yunho will be back next chapter if I write it. Thanks to one of the commenters, I'm feeling upset.
@kiksterjoong- The author's note is for you. *massive eye roll*
 
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larrenlove #1
Chapter 44: i knew i hated Jason for a reason..........
larrenlove #2
Chapter 14: Nope no i refuse to believe Jaejoong likes someone besides yunho.
nadiaalisa #3
Chapter 2: I'm already reading chapter 2 but I scared to read the next chapter, scared of the out came between yunjae..so tense..
ClaudineB
#4
Chapter 52: I simply love long drawn-out multi-chaptered fics. Although it took me a few days & sleepless nights (not to mention puffy eyes & dark circles) to finish reading this, it was so worth it.

I really didn't see it (Jaejoong's enlistment) coming. I had suspected that he wanted to take a break, a vacation (perhaps to Liberia?) but never would have guessed that it was going to be in the military service!

Thank you for a well-written YunJae fic! I liked the idea of them 5 getting back together. So glad it was already completed when I stumbled on your story. I can't imagine waiting for updates and gritting my teeth imagining what the next chapter's all about. I also thoroughly enjoyed every bit of your author's notes! They were refreshingly honest & amusing!

I will definitely be checking out the sequel in a bit.
MissEztie #5
Chapter 52: Well I late found this story. So I read it one go. I like they become 5 again. Thanks for your story
hananoona
#6
Chapter 38: LOL, Del & Jay, two birds one rock, way to go (y)
hananoona
#7
Chapter 37: i like the hate hate thing between Yunho and Jason :P but poor Jae
hananoona
#8
Chapter 33: that was great, i loved it, i hope Yunho never cooks ever ;)
hananoona
#9
Chapter 24: this chapter is so cool, i like how Chun and Su act lol
hananoona
#10
Chapter 2: cold and formal!!!! poor Yunho