Jae’s gasp was muffled by the feel of Yunho’s lips against his. With his left wrist still being held tightly by Yunho, Jae planted his right palm against Yunho’s chest to pull away. However, much to Jaejoong’s surprise, Yunho pulled away first but then held on to Jaejoong’s shoulders and looked him deeply in the eyes and said, “Stop Jae, please.”

Jae’s eyebrows rose in surprise. But then Yunho leaned forward and touched his forehead against the shorter man. “I know it’s too sudden.” Yunho said his breath ragged as he began to nuzzle against Jaejoong’s cheek. “But please stop running away from me.” He whispered in Jaejoong’s ear.

Jae took a deep shaky breath. “Y-Yunho, I… We can’t.” His voice filled with regret. “I’d be a fool to say that I don’t want this… but we just can’t. Yoochun…” Jae said but stopped as Yunho silenced him by kissing him again. Jae couldn’t help but moan against Yunho’s lip.

Leaving a trail of kisses against Jaejoong’s lips up to his ear, “Just for tonight, let me be selfish.” He whispered again as he captured Jae’s earlobe nipping it between his teeth and on it gently. Jaejoong whimpered at the sensation, his knees threatening to buckle beneath him.

“Just this once Jae, please, just this once.” Yunho whispered begging for a single moment to express how he felt.

With his heart slamming against his chest, Jae’s resolve crumbled. With a small groan, Jae grabbed Yunho’s shirt by the chest and twisted around so that his back was pushed up against the door with Yunho pressing against him. Looking deeply into the taller man’s eyes, Jae acknowledged the desire held in Yunho’s gaze before closing his eyes and claiming Yunho’s soft plump lips as he wove his fingers through the taller man’s hair.

It was Yunho’s turn to moan at Jae’s actions. Holding on to Jae’s hips, Yunho tilted his head so he can deepen the kiss, his tongue darting out gently coaxing Jae to let him get a taste of his sweet mouth. Jae whimpered again as he parted his lips gently letting Yunho take his first sip.

“H-Hyung?” A timid voice snapped Jae out of the spell Yunho wove around him. Slamming his palms against the door behind him, Jae pushed away from Yunho to reveal an uncertain Yoochun staring at them with a sleepy looking Junsu close behind rubbing his eyes, hair sticking out all over the place.

“C-Chun! Junsu!” Jae gasped as he raised the back of his hand to cover his lips. “I… We…” Jae stammered flushing at the memories of yesterday afternoon’s events at Yoochun’s school.

Yunho seemed to gather his wits first. Clearing his throat, Yunho asked, “What are you boys doing up?”

“It’s… It’s Changmin, hyung.” Yoochun said softly shifting his gaze from Jae to his older brother.

“He keeps being fussy hyungie.” Junsu said rubbing the back of his hand on his eyes.

Jae immediately looked at Yunho with concern and said, “I better take a look at him.” Avoiding Yoochun’s gaze, he walked towards where Changmin was sleeping.

Yunho grabbed his wrist and said, “You’ll be late for work.”

Jae waved his hand dismissively, “Don’t worry I’ll get someone to cover for me.” He said as he stooped to gather Junsu in his arms and carry him off to bed. “Why don’t we go back to bed, eh, Junsie?” He told his little brother then faced Yunho and said, “Let me just tuck Junsu back to bed and I’ll check up on Changmin.”

“No, let me.” Yunho said taking Junsu from him. “Check on Changmin.” He said but then grasped Jae’s wrist again, “Jae, we’ll talk about what happened later.” He added gently looking at Jaejoong his look filled with so much meaning.

Jae dropped his gaze and looked at Yoochun instead who was still staring at them. Shifting his eyes to where Changmin was, Jae just nodded his head and headed over to the baby.

Junsu was already asleep against Yunho’s chest, his chin resting in the crook of Yunho’s neck. Laying the boy down gently on the futon, Junsu stirred as he yawned and rubbed his eyes sleepily opening them to find Yunho smoothing his hair away from his eyes.

“Did Jaejoong hyungie have a oo too?” Junsu asked sleepily.

“What do you mean little man?” Yunho asked gently touching Junsu’s cheek.

“You were giving his lips a kiss. Did his lips have a oo too?” Junsu asked again stifling a yawn.

Yunho couldn’t help but smile then said, “A-Ah… yes.”

“Oh, okay.” Junsu said before he put his palm against Yunho’s cheek, “I’ll give him one tomorrow then, okay hyungie? I'll give Changmin one tomorrow too since he's sick.” He said with a yawn as his arm dropped and his eyes drooped as sleep overtook his little body. Yunho smiled at the little boy and gave him a kiss on the cheek wishing that he could keep Junsu’s innocence forever.

Jaejoong on the other hand hurried over to Changmin’s side who was rubbing his ear and his nose with the back of his hand in his sleep. Slowly opening his eyes, his lower lip began to tremble as his gaze fell on Jae. Soon tears began to form and fat tears spilled on to his cheeks as he sat up and held out his arms softly whimpering, “Ma.”

Jae’s heart nearly broke as he took the little one scooping him up from the futon and holding him gently against his chest. Changmin immediately leaned into Jae’s embrace exhaling a puff of air as he continued to whimper in pain. Changmin felt much warmer than he was earlier, Jae thought to himself. Placing his palm against Changmin’s forehead Jae looked at Yunho who was tucking Junsu back in bed.

Jaejoong blinked at the tenderness he saw in Yunho as he gazed at Junsu. Swallowing the lump in his throat, Jae tried to focus on Changmin instead. “Y-Yunho, Changmin has a fever.” He said.

Yunho stood and walked over to where Jae was cuddling Changmin and felt Minnie’s forehead. Looking over at Yoochun who was still staring at Jaejoong, Yunho told him to get the medicine for Changmin from the refrigerator and the younger one complied.

Jae held on to Changmin as Yunho coaxed the little one to take the nasty-tasting syrup to ease his fever. Changmin’s face scrunched up once the liquid was in his mouth. Jae struggled with Changmin so he wouldn’t spit the medicine while Yunho rushed to grab a baby bottle so Min could have milk to take away the taste.

Handing Changmin over to Yunho once again, Jae headed to the closet and pulled out something wrapped in a scarf. Yoochun sat beside Jae as Jae untied the scarf and revealed a box. Yoochun looked at the box curiously as Jae took the key taped underneath the box and opened it. Yoochun’s eyes widened when all of a sudden music began to pour out of the box. (Music Box) A/N: I suggest right-clicking on the link and opening it in another tab, let it play as you read the rest of the chap).

Taking Changmin from Yunho Jae took a seat against the wall and gently began patting the boy’s back so Changmin could fall asleep. Yunho on the other hand guided Yoochun back to bed thanking him for his help. Yoochun didn’t say anything oddly avoiding his hyung’s eyes but nodded his reply instead.

Taking one long look at Jae, Yoochun snuggled into his pillow as Junsu began nuzzling into him in his sleep. Wrapping his arm around the younger boy, Yoochun’s eyes once again fell on the music box as sleep overtook him.

Yunho then reminded Jae to inform his work that he wasn’t going to make it that night. Nodding his head, Jae passed Changmin onto to him to quickly text a co-worker. He couldn’t have done it any faster for Changmin began to cry when Yunho took him from Jae. “M-Ma.” He whimpered reaching out to Jaejoong who quickly snatched him up as soon as he sent his text.

Yunho looked at Jaejoong helplessly as the shorter man began to whisper soothing words in Changmin’s ear. Yunho sighed deeply as the little one began to settle obviously finding comfort in Jaejoong much more than himself.

“I’m sorry Jae.” Yunho said to Jae as the shorter man settled back against the wall alternately patting Changmin’s back and rocking the baby to sleep feeling guilty for everything that’s happened.

“Don’t.” Jae said shaking his hand at Yunho. “I’m not.” He added softly burying his face against Changmin’s hair.

Sitting beside Jaejoong, Yunho shifted Changmin so he was on Jaejoong’s opposite shoulder so Jae could lean his head on Yunho’s shoulder. “Thank you.” He whispered dropping a kiss on Jaejoong’s head as they began the vigil over Changmin’s fever.

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Okay, so it's a short chap but it's better than nothing right? Right? *eyebrow raised... hahaha! wish i could pull off that look* Anyway, so I found time to write something short. This is it guys, the next three chaps are not going to be pretty. I won't be posting anything until next week as I have so much to do this week and I need to get disciplined. So until then, let this chap tide you over :) Comments please!!!