the next morning...

As He Sleeps

Kyuhyun gently turned he knob to the apartment. It's already 8pm. His eyes roamed around and saw a bulk shape on the bed covered
with a thick blanket. He smiled a little. Sungmin is already here. He thought the other will stay later than him outside. He thought
Hyukjae will get the chance of spending more time with Sungmin... he doesn't like the thought. Kyuhyun removed his shoes and gently
climbed up the bed.

Sungmin immediately shut his eyes close when he felt the weight on the other side of the bed. The blanket that is covering his face
is removed gently. He must stay asleep. He doesn't want to discuss anything about today. He just doesn't want to mention anything about
waking up or breaking up or anything that would separate him from Kyuhyun. No... at least not tonight. A kiss on his cheek. Why does
Kyuhyun kisses him in the cheek recently? It's such a sweet gesture that he always question the meaning of it. He opened his eyes
because of the unexpected action and saw Kyuhyun looking at him. What should he do? He saw himself confused in those dark eyes. His
heartbeat races with the thought that he shouldn't be in this bed anymore. He should have pretended to sleep. He swallowed
before speaking. What should he say?

"You're back." he lay on his back to look at the other properly. Kyuhyun wondered his eyes at the man in the bed. Sungmin is still
here. He will always be here. His hands caressed Sungmin's cheek after brushing his fringe to the side. He remembered the smile that
they exchanged before the other left with Hyukjae. His smile is a little insecure but a little bit encouraging too; like saying he'll
be back in a short while. He's glad that he understood what it meant. Sungmin is still here.

"You didn't wait for me." he said. Wait? Kyuhyun wants him to wait? Why? And why does it hurt to know that Kyuhyun wants him to wait?

Sungmin is in between Kyuhyun's stretched arm. Half of his body is being carried by his arms to watch Sungmin lying down on the bed.
He's not breathing. Breathing makes it harder to breathe.

Sungmin looked down. Why didn't he wait? Is it easy to wait while watching Ryeowook being in Kyuhyun's arms? The easiest reason...
"You know I don't like hospitals." he looked at Kyuhyun and decided to drop the talk. He needs to stop pretending. Maybe this night,
this minute, this second is the very time he needs to ask about Ryeowook and where he should be. "How is he?"

"He looks fine." Kyuhyun nodded. "There will be some test on the following days but he looks fine." Kyuhyun's eyes looked very much
pleased with the way he says RYeowook is fine.

Sungmin doesn't really care whether the other is fine or not, the only person he cares about in that room is Kyuhyun. He raised his
hand to touch the other's face. His eyes are slightly swollen due to crying earlier. He cries for Ryeowook. He will always cry for
Ryeowook. Sungmin traced the other's eyes with both of his thumbs. Good thing Kyuhyun voluntarily closed his eyes, he had the chance
to clear his own watery eyes. He'll cry for Kyuhyun too, but the other won't know. He swallowed and smiling straightly.

"You look tired." Kyuhyun opened his eyes again. He likes the fact that Sungmin is still here after opening his eyes.

"I do?"

Sungmin nodded. "You should rest." Kyuhyun nodded and kissed him in the lips before he stood up to change his clothes. The other
watched him from afar. Their house is small enough for him to see Kyuhyun everywhere even if he's walking around. He sighed.

Kill it. When? When will he start killing it? Kyuhyun needs to tell him soon so he can kill this. Where will he be in the other's
heart? He needs to know while he's not yet too selfish to have Kyuhyun to himself. Sungmin looked down. Is he not selfish enough to
cling to the other while Ryeowook was asleep? He watched the other taking off his clothes and putting on a shirt. He shook his head
and sighed. It's just the first day and he felt like his heart is already choking. How long can he take this? He said he'll be fine
as long as Kyuhyun wants him around, but until when?

He turned to the side and closed his eyes. His heart is heavy. Should he have not let Kyuhyun see Ryeowook today? But this is what
the other has been wanting. He wants Ryeowook to wake up. For what reason? He closed his eyes and pretended to sleep but he jolted as
soon as Kyuhyun's arm wrapped around him. Kill it. How? A simple embrace melts him easily, how can he kill an emotion than has been
stronger than he ever thought it would be? He moved closer to Kyuhyun and interlace the back of his fingers to the other's hand. A
tear escaped one after another. He opened his mouth to breathe from there. He tried to move his chest slowly up and down to maintain
his calm and sleeping act. He can't let Kyuhyun know. Why does it hurt? Kyuhyun hasn't said anything and yet it's already this
painful. It's this painful because Kyuhyun hasn't said anything.

Kyuhyun's eyes are open. Does Sungmin really have no idea? He knows the other is stopping his breathing to keep himself from crying.
His chest are moving irregularly because of the same reason. Does he really not know that Kyuhyun has known him this much inside and
out? He held Sungmin tightly and kissed the back of his neck.

"Goodnight." Sungmin didn't bother to answer and Kyuhyun understands it more than anyone. He held Sungmin tightly. No, they can't
speak about Ryeowook tonight. He held both guys today but he will hold Sungmin tighter than the other tonight. He can't say his thoughts,
he doesn't have a clear thought about Ryeowook but he has one for Sungmin. No one will come between them... at least for tonight.

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Morning has come and Sungmin has already changed his position in bed. He's lying on his side facing Kyuhyun, legs slightly curled up
and his arms are kept near his face. Kyuhyun's position changed but only a bit. He's not holding Sungmin anymore but is still facing
the other. He opened his eyes slowly when he felt the other breathing deeply and moving his face closer to the pillow. Thank goodness
Sungmin is still here. His eyes are still close, but he'll wake up in no time. Kyuhyun has familiarised himself to that kind of body
movement from the other. He watched Sungmin's sleeping face. He looked down slowly and thought for a while. He had sleepless nights
right after Ryeowook's incident.Sungmin would always sleep beside him because of that, he's scared that the other will be gone too so
he made sure he's always half awake so that he'll know if Sungmin is still by his side. He cannot sleep without Sungmin
by his side for three years now. He thought Ryeowook opening his eyes would change it but no. The slightest movement from Sungmin
still makes him awake even now that Ryeowook is safe. His eyes are still wandering around Sungmin's face. He's glad to open his eyes
and finds Sungmin here.

Sungmin stretched his body slightly, afraid to disturb the other person by his side. He covered his mouth with the back of his hand
as he yawn a little, shoulders are up and still stretching his legs. He moved his face closer to the pillow and curves his legs once
again. It's too early to wake up. His eyes are still heavy, did he cry too much last night? He doesn't even know why he cried. His
eyes slowly dropped and closed but only for a short while. He opened it slowly and looked at Kyuhyun. He blinked once and the other
didn't even battle at eyelid. Why is Kyuhyun looking at him like that? He looked down again and thought of a better thing to do.
He was about to turn his back when he felt the other's hand held his arm. Sungmin's heart races.

Kyuhyun turned Sungmin's body to face him, he didn't speak, he just looked at the whole of the other's face. Sungmin was about to say
something but Kyuhyun gently run his fingers from his forehead down to his chin before kissing him shortly on the lips. Kyuhyun sighed
deeply and held the other around and placed his head close to his chest. Sungmin
blinked and blink again. Why is Kyuhyun brushing his hair that way? Why are his lips pressing closely on his forehead that way? He
needs to say something.

"Kyu-"

"Shh..." Kyuhyun said. "You cried so much last night, you should rest more."

Sungmin swallowed and looked at the exposed neck closed to him. Why do tears seemed to be coming out again? He bit his lower lip and
wanted to say something again but what? And how did Kyuhyun knows that he was crying last night? He made sure it wasn't obvious enough.

"Can you wait a little longer?" Kyuhyun said. Sungmin looked up and met his eyes. Wait? Wait longer for the agony? Wait longer for the
pain? Wait for what? "We'll wait until he gets a little better and then we'll tell him about us."

Us? What about us? Kyuhyun gave him a straight smile. "He just woke up, Min. He needs to undergo some tests, once the tests are out
we'll tell him about us. Do you mind waiting?" Sungmin
didn't answer him; his eyes are just big and confused in front of Kyuhyun. Kyuhyun pressed another short kiss on his lips. "After
his tests, we'll tell him that we're together. I'll tell him that I want to be with you... so do you mind waiting?" Sungmin needs to be spoonfed with the
obvious sometimes.

His eyes brightened and finally understood what Kyuhyun is saying. Kyuhyun will tell Ryeowook that he and Sungmin are together. Kyuhyun
will tell Ryeowook that they are together. Kyuhyun is asking him to wait. His mouth slightly agaped as he watched Kyuhyun stretched his
lips for a slightly bigger smile. "We won't hide under our shell, Sungmin. I'll tell him about us, but we can't do it immediately. I hope you understand."

Sungmin smiled at him and nodded. He almost throw himself towards Kyuhyun's chest. "I don't mind... I don't mind waiting, Kyuhyun." He hugged
the other tightly and looked up at Kyuhyun. No, he has waited for three years, what is another day or week or year or decade if Kyuhyun will choose
him? He's more willing to wait. He pressed his lips on Kyuhyun's, obviously delighted with what he heard. "I can wait... I don't mind at all."

His tears from last night, his tears from the other nights were all paid off, Kyuhyun chooses him. He pressed a couple of kisses on the
other's lips wanting to reward the other so badly but Kyuhyun covered his mouth with his palms. He shook his head playfully making Sungmin to pout and wonder why the other did that.

"I still have my morning breath." Kyuhyun said, teasingly. "Let's me brush my teeth first." Sungmin smirked at him and shook his head.

"I won't let you use my toothbrush anymore." he took off Kyuhyun's hand and kissed him deeply. Who cares about morning breath? They'll
be together for the rest of their lives because Kyuhyun chooses him. He won't need to kill his feelings. He'll be with Kyuhyun and that's all that
matters.

He let the other move their bodies so that Sungmin is on top. The kiss is sweet and heaty and it will be plenty soon. Sungmin held Kyuhyun's face
and kissed him deeper; he'll reward Kyuhyun with this. The other twist their bodies again so that Kyuhyun will be on top. He stopped and looked at Sungmin's reaction. He likes the smile and the readiness that is there for him. He searched for the hem of Sungmin's shirt and slowly took it off before continuing their kisses. The morning is quite long...and they know how to spend it wisely.

He'll be with Sungmin in the open in a short matter of time.

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Ryeowook was watching Jaejoong as he peels the orange's skin. He thinks he has something in his mind but why can't he remember? And
why does he feel so irritated with his hair? It's getting boring in the hospital. What time is Kyuhyun coming? He checkeed the clock.
8.30am. Why did he wake up so early? Why is his hyung sitting in front of him being busy with the damn orange. He doesn't even like
oranges. He heard the ticking of the clock. It sounds annoying. It's annoying because it's too quiet.

"Hyung, when will I be checked out?" he asked. He needs to talk otherwise he'll die in boredom. Jaejoong was focusing on the orange
when the younger asked.

"You need to undergo more tests they will tell you when you'll be checked out."

"But I'm bored. I can't even stand seeing you peel that orange." Ryeowook said casually.

Jaejoong straightened up and was about to complain. "I can't even go to The Rookies because of this." he crossed his eyebrows and
swallowed his own complain. The Rookies? Jaejoong thought for a while. Why does Ryeowook need to go there? It has been disbanded
years ago. Besides, Sungmin and Hyukjae has graduated 2 years ago and are already working in a quite establishing company.
Kyuhyun... Kyuhyun is still there. Why must Ryeowook go that place?

"Hyung, have you heard of Sungmin hyung's Love Disease? He promised to share it with me." Love Disease? That song? The song that was
meant for breaking up with Youngwoon? Sungmin has written a lot of songs and they've been playing almost everywhere in the radio. He's
explored more styles and genre and he has broken more hearts because of his songs.

Jaejoong just crossed his eyebrows. It's not like he cares for Sungmin, in fact, he hates the man for stealing his younger brother's
boyfriend. But they live in a small world of entertainment, of course, he knows what is going on in Sungmin's life as an artist. And
Ryeowook's statements are just weird. He startled when he heard a light clap.

"Ah!" Ryeowook exclaimed. "Hyung, I'll be going out with Kyuhyun on New Year's Eve. It's Master Song Kwang Sik's last concert before
he retires. I promised myself I won't miss it."

Jaejoong swallowed and now a little sure of what is going on. Song Kwang Sik, Sungmin's Love Disease, The Rookies... all of them ended
up before the thing happened.

"Ryeowook ah..." he called. Ryeowook turned to him. Ei? Why is Jaejoong hyung here anyway? Ryeowook pouted and wondered. He looked at
his brother from head to toe. "Do you-"

"Hyung, why aren't you in your uniform? Aren't you supposed to be in school by now?"

Jaejoong blinked stupidly at Ryeowook's question. He? He graduated some months after the incident, what is he talking about. "Ryeowook ah, do you think you should start practicing playing the piano?"

"Piano?" Ryeowook asked and thought for a while. Piano? That sounds like a new word. What is that anyway?

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"He needs to be observed more." the doctor said. "He underwent a very upsetting scenario before he lose his consciousness. Our brain
had the capability to shut down parts of our memory so we tend to forget it. It is possible that Ryeowook's brain forget about the
incident." Jaejoong sighed deeply. He needed to stay in the hospital for the whole morning to look after his brother and to talk to
the doctor. Where the is Kyuhyun? He's the one who should be looking after Ryeowook by this time.

"What should we do?"

"I will recommend him to see a psychologist."

Jaejoong sighed deeply and bowed to the doctor as he leaves. He looked to the side. It was enough problem that he slept for 3 years,
now that he has awaken, his injury is still at stake. His eyebrows are creased while thinking about it. He looked up and saw Kyuhyun
and Sungmin walking together, hands interlaced and are on the way to Ryeowook's room. Sungmin is smiling widely as he touched Kyuhyun's
arm slightly. Jaejoong chuckled bitterly.

He looked shaply to the side and cursed under his nose. What are they doing? Are they going to show Ryeowook how sweet they
are? Are they going to break his brother's heart today? What are they here for? No. Ryeowook needs Kyuhyun, of course he has a reason.
Why is Sungmin here for? What does he want to prove? That he have Kyuhyun by his side while Ryeowook is being oblivious about everything?
He may not have the patience to take care of his brother but that doesn't mean he won't do anything for him.

Ryeowook ah, you'll have Kyuhyun by yourself. I'll make sure of that.

He turned his back and went out of the hospital. He took his phone and dialled...

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Sungmin was sitting on the couch inside the hospital while Kyuhyun is peeling some apples for Ryeowook. He can watch Kyuhyun like this
for the whole day. And no, he doesn't mind watching them now since he knows what Kyuhyun will do in the future. Ryeowook will be out
of the picture once he's recovered. He looked down. He does feel sorry for his friend, but this is him and Kyuhyun's world. They choose
to be together, Kyuhyun wants them to be together.

His thoughts break when his phone started ringing. The 2 looked at him with a slightly surprised look. "Sorry." he said and excused
himself. The 2 watched him as he exits and then they continue their activity.

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Sungmin hang the phone and went out of the hospital. Why does Jaejoong need to tell him those? He sighed and pressed the lift down.
He looked down.

'You should take Kyuhyun away. Don't let my brother suffer anymore. Just take Kyuhyun and leave the hell out of my brother's life.'

He heard the sound of the lift signalling him that he has reached the lobby. He's in deep thoughts. Should he not wait anymore? Shoud
he listen to Jaejoong's words? He's right, Ryeowook has suffered enough and whether they tell him now or later, he will still be
hurt so why not now while he's recovering his injuries? He can recover his heart while doing so...

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Author's note: I had a temporary writer's block >.<
And I feel like I'm busier than ever! I'm halfly complaining
but I know I still have a lot to learn in my new place...
Anyways, I'm warming myself up for the drama... I hope
this fic won't be too long for a read.
Sorry for failing you, dear readers! >.<

Have a good night~!

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krychoi
#1
Chapter 37: I can't believe this fell off my radar and never read it until now. Ang galing!!!! Thank you for this fic. I felt every out pour of emotions and the songs you used...ugh! the feels i have for this fic!
maefrancekim26 #2
wow! now this is my fave kyumin fic! hyukkie iloveyouuu
galatea69 #3
I Miss your works... :)
bubu137 #4
Chapter 37: just one word for this story LEE HYUKJAE SARANGHAEEEEEEE <333
imabaozigirl #5
Chapter 37: PAINFUL. BEAUTIFUL. HYUKJAE. THIS IS JUST
franyragon #6
Chapter 37: Authornim!! OMG.. It seems that a lot of years since the last time I'd read one of yours stories, I'm a big fan of your fics and I have read them almost all, you are one of my favorite writers in the fandom and shipping world... I remember that I was reading this fic and you left it in stand by in the 20st chapter more or less and I decided to wait until you finish it for me to reading it to the end... well it seems that a lot of time went by and here we are... I came back and finished to read the story. Your talent is really unique and unrepeateble and you write angst and drama like no other I met before, your fics hit me hard in the heart and I fell in love with the boys every time :D you made me really happy and now two years later it just seems the same.. Now that the fandom does not probide of too much fics like it did before and the guys are going to the army like minnie I just want to read a lot of fics about them to wait patiently for them to comeback. I read in your last comment in this fic that you want to write real novels, and that makes me really happy!! You are awesome and you don't have to forget to tell us when your novel is ready because I'm totaly going to read it!!

Sorry for the long comment, I just have all of this feelings stuck in my heart and just have to writing it, thank you so much for writing this amasing stories authornim, and have a great life :)
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EXOholic-itine #7
Chapter 37: Oh I forgot to mentioned that this fic is one of the main reasons why I decided to held myself from reading mdl.. This is also one of my favorite fic on your stories.. I hope to hear from you soon.. Please come back as soon as you can..
shcjelfcassie
#8
Chapter 37: lee hyukjae T.T you're an angel without wings. ♥lemme mend that heart yours
baby_catlovers #9
Chapter 37: Love, love, loveeee this story!! You're right, Hyukkie's character is the most desperate-yet-lovable in this story, it's not hard to pity and respect him at the same time.. I'm glad that you choose Kyung to let Ming go to the tour instead of stopping him, indeed you need to let go to gain bigger..

Ahhhh, seriously love this, now I finished this and you don't write my lovely Kyumin anymore, what to dooooo *sobs*
matsumiya17
#10
Chapter 37: One of my favorite kyumin fic! Gosh i really love all of your stories!! :W;