Chapter 32 - Addition to the Family
Breaking From SeclusionOpening the apartment door after finally getting home from the strenuous day of school:
“Oh… my… GOD!!!” I couldn’t contain the screams that exploded from my mouth. My heart was being pumped with the essence of pure joy and excitement.
I looked like a deranged lunatic screaming at all the exuberant decorations unaware of the other people in the house and their reactions to… well… me. I had to touch everything. The white plush sofa, the lime green swirled wall decals that reached from the floors to the ceiling, the pink shag rug, the adorable plush pillow pets on the couch, the white dining room table set, THE CUPCAKE KITCHEN CUPBOARD DECALS!
“OHMYGAWD!” I squealed slapping my cheeks; I was in any flamboyant boy’s heaven. This was amazing, this was familiar, this was home.
“Himchan… you’re scaring the boys” my mother’s voice brought me straight back to earth; earth to Himchan!
I turned around to see my mother in her favorite white trim frilled apron in the kitchen grinning, Zelo frightened hidden behind Jongup who just looked downright confused, Daehyun suppressing his laughter who was staring at Youngjae, hands over his ears.
“Is he done yet?” He asked causing Daehyun to finally combust of laughter scaring the poor maknae even more.
“YAH!” I scolded Daehyun, “You’re scaring my baby!”
“You beat me too it” Daehhyun laughed.
I rolled my eyes at the pabo reaching over to Zelo, “I’m sorry honey”.
Zelo came to me running taking me in embrace, “I-I’m h-happy you liked it, I helped halmeoni when I got home from school”
I heard my mother squeak in the kitchen wearing a larger grin than I last saw, “Oh Himchan he’s so cute! I’m so happy I have a grandson now! Especially such a tall pretty one!” She walked over and took him into a hug pinching his chubby baby fat cheeks.
I watched as Zelo blush, “G-gomawoyo halmeoni…”
My mother squeaked again holding her cheeks.
I sighed… Leave it to my mother to tell Zelo to call her grandma. She was enjoying this way too much.
“And his boyfriend, what a looker!” She giggled winking at Jongup heading back to the kitchen.
Jongup coughed on the water he was drinking and turned a deep red color.
“Jonguppie!” Zelo ran to comfort the older, “Gwenchana? What’s wrong” he continued rubbing circles into Jongup’s back, digging his long fingers into the older’s shoulders.
Jongup’s face was as about as red as a tomato now.
I stood there questioning the scene at play.
“Zelo, I think halmeoni dropped something by the doorway” Daehyun tried to subdue his chuckles as Zelo ran over to the doorway bending over; bending over in plain view sight with his might I add too tight skinny jeans (like they say children take after their parents)
Daehyun’s laugh once again exploded, and I was entirely way too confused… until I turned over to Jongup who’s eyes were larger than his last name, Moon, and his hand’s were covering the situation going on… down there.
The pieces finally connected together; the answer to the question that had been of wonder: ‘What was Jongup going to think of Zelo’s makeup?’ had been answered…. It turned him on… EXTREMELY. Zelo bending over definitely did not help and apparently Daehyun caught onto this whole shenanigan way before I did.
Jongup quickly got up shuffling to the bathroom vision down to the ground.
“!” Youngjae hit Daehyun who was still laughing. Apparently Youngjae understood the situation as well.
“I couldn’t help it” gaining another swift hit from Youngjae.
“Jonguppie!!! What’s wrong!?” the youngest ran down the hallway pounding on the bathroom door. The poor boy was clueless to what he was doing to Jongup.
Daehyun by now was on the floor.
I couldn’t help but giggle, “You’re such a jerk Daehyun”
“JONGUPPIE!!!”
I rolled my eyes walking into the kitchen not wanting to deal with the situation.
There was my mother cooking dinner with the biggest smile on her face, “They are so cute baby”.
I smiled back agreeing with the comment, “I know”
She welcomed me into her arms. I gladly accepted her wholehearted embrace.
“Eomma… why are you making dinner? You already have been decorating all day, which by the way I love”
“Of course you love it, you’re my son” she laughed, “and because I knew you were getting home late, and Yongguk-”
“Yongguk!” I interrupted.
She stared at me confused.
I completely forgot about Yongguk, “Where is he?!”
“He… he got home grabbed a beer and went to sleep…” she sounded a little sad which changed the mood in the kitchen. Those cupcake cupboard decals didn’t seem so happy anymore.
“Wae?” was all I could ask.
“I don’t know… he seemed very tired Himchan… very tired”
Instantly I got worried, “I’ll go check on him”
She nodded and I ran back towards the bedroom ignoring the scene of Daehyun tricking poor Zelo again.
I cracked open the bedroom door; dark. The lighting from the hallway cleared a strip of warmth into the cool room. Creeping in, the dismal atmosphere was already getting to me.
I walked over to the bed. That all too familiar empty bottle of beer mocked me at the edge of the night stand. I moved my glance to the man sprawled across the bed. Needless to say, he was passed out. I couldn’t help but giggle as drool slithered down the side of his mouth. To anyone else it would be seen as gross but to me – to me it was perfection.
“Gukkie~” I sang shaking the monster in its wake.
…
No response.
“Gukkieee” I used a little more force.
…
No response.
“YONGGUK!”
Finally it shifted over scratching it’s armpit before letting out a grumble.
“Hmblaksaddl…”
“W-what?”
Before I knew it the monster yanked into the bed me into its warmth. I didn’t realize till now but said monster was not wearing a shirt… nor pants.
“Yongguk!” I squirmed from his hold while he hummed in satisfaction wrapping around me with every limb.
“Let go of me!” I couldn’t help but giggle.
“Ani~ you’re too much to me to let go of”
I rolled my eyes at his cheesiness.
“Get up the kids are here and my mom wants to see you, she’s worried about you.”
“And here I was hoping for a quickie…” he whispered.
I smacked his shoulder as he busted into laughter.
“GET UP! And I thought something was wrong! Here you are just sleeping being lazy.”
He let go of me and stretched as I tried my hardest to avoid looking at his muscular body. Even after months of dating this pig I still found myself drooling over his body.
He reached out of the bed, and hugged me standing up “I love you Himmie” he hummed.
“Will you quit and just get dressed! It’s family time!”
“Yes yeobo…”
Supper was wonderful to say the least. The entire “family” was there, and I couldn’t ask for more. The night was filled with hilarious banter and idle chit-chat… it… it was nice. My mother seemed happier than ever while Zelo’s “episode” from the night prior seemed but a distant memory. Jongup couldn’t keep his eyes off the maknae (which made me laugh) while Daehyun and Youngjae fed each other the various banchan; adorable. Yongguk was persitent. The entirety of the meal was filled with his hand squeazing my upper thigh and various suggestive glances in between bites. I couldn't help but chuckle as he had been a little deprived lately, and obviously he wasn't handling it all too well.
But as they say, all good things must come to end, and before I knew it, my mother had left with Jongup insisting on driving him home. Zelo instantly became glum, sitting on the couch lifeless watching cartoons, while Daehyun and Youngjae called me to the backroom.
“Hyung… D-did you ask Yongguk? About m-me and Youngjae movin in?” Daehyun stuttered nervously as I walked in the second bedroom.
“DaeDae… I’m sorry I haven’t asked yet, the timing hasn’t been right” What I said was true the timing was not right, but I still felt horrible.
“Hyung… I… We really need help” Daehyun switched his gaze to Youngjae, “Babe show em”
Youngjae looked reluctant as he gently took off his shirt wincing in pain. This moment… the entire night of fun festivities had swirled down the drain; my mood drowning in the plumbing pipes. The instant need to squeeze the cute younger boy in front of me overwhelmed me; I wanted to tell him everything was going to be okay, like actors do in the movies... Youngjae’s back… his back w-was covered in bruises, cuts, and scars that traced down to his arms. It was – horrifying.
“Youngjae… Wh-what happened?” my whisper was barely audible.
“His father” Daehyun answered. I saw the pure hatred grow in his eyes.
The situation needed to be resolved, “YONGGUK!” I yelled summoning the eldest.
Youngjae quickly began to cover himself with his shirt.
“No leave it off, he needs to see” I said gently.
Youngjae nodded slowly as Yongguk entered stage left.
“Hey babe whats u-…” He observed the situation in the room, questions obviously circulating through his mind, “Youngjae what - what happened?”
“Yongguk… Daehyun and Youngjae need our help. Youngjae’s father has been abusing him for being with Daehyun- for being gay. We need to get them out of there… They need to stay with us”
…
Youngguk was silent. I watched his face morph into several expressions. Daehyun and Youngjae stood uncomfortable, idle in the corner.
“Baby, I-I agree with you but we don’t really have the room” he whispered.
“Yongguk. We make room. They NEED us. Look at his back! Youngjae and Daehyun will sleep in Zelo’s bed while Zelo will sleep with us”
I watched his face fall to a frown, “B-but-”
I cut him off with a stern look.
“Araso” he sighed giving a crooked gummy smile, his arms opening wide staring at the two boys in the corner, “Daehyun… Youngjae… welcome home”
Author's Note: Hey friends! For those of you who didn't know, I wrote a quick little Banghim oneshot several days ago. I'll link it below for those who are interested.
Also, Haay to all the new subscribers! Thanks for the support everyone, I hope you enjoyed the chapter! As always, thanks for reading!
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