Seungkwan successfully exited his room with Seokmin quietly, going into the main room where everyone was already waiting.

“Is he still asleep?” Jeonghan asked in a hushed voice. Seokmin nodded while Seungkwan held two thumbs up. Mingyu came into the main room with Junhui in tow with the cake.

“Where’s the lighter?” Jihoon asked, staring at Junhui and Mingyu who had nothing but the cake with unlit candles. Mingyu shrugged sheepishly while Junhui held his hands up in innocence. Minghao rolled his eyes, heading back into their kitchen to grab a lighter. When he returned, the boys made their way to the room owned by Jisoo, Seokmin and Seungkwan. They went around Jisoo and Minghao began lighting the candles. A few of the members started to get their phones out to video the moment.

“Keep quiet guys, he might wake up.” came Seungcheol, voice a hushed whisper. “Did you kids finish lighting the candles already?” Mingyu nodded as Minghao lit the last candle. Junhui to the back couldn’t help but stare at Jisoo who was asleep peacefully. His eyelashes contrasted with his skin and his nose twitched the slightest in his sleep. His mouth was slightly open letting out soft breaths and his hair was a bit of a mess but Junhui found it cute.

“Okay guys, on the count of 3,” Jeonghan whispered. “1... 2... 3.” Everyone began to sing the birthday song with joy, smiling brightly when Jisoo began to stir in his bed. Jisoo’s eyes open at the sudden singing of the birthday song, confusion evident. When he processed the song, he couldn’t help but smile as he sat up from his bed, stretching his arms. Junhui couldn’t help smiling at how adorable Jisoo was. But the smile immediately faded when he noticed how Jisoo actually looked.

Junhui noticed the usual sparkle in Jisoo’s eyes was gone and the soft smile Jisoo had on was more towards the forceful side. But this didn’t stop Jisoo from blowing out the candles and clapping his hands when the members cheered.

Chan gave out plates to everyone, Mingyu cutting the cake into slices for everyone to eat.

“And here is the birthday boy’s slice of deliciousness-”

“It’s alright, Mingyu-ah.” Jisoo says quietly, gently pushing the plate away. Mingyu, surprised by the action, stuttered.

“W-What? Why not?” Mingyu asks, holding the plate with a frown. Junhui has been watching Jisoo from Seokmin’s bed and he noticed how guilty Jisoo looked.

“I don’t feel like eating any, it’s alright.” Jisoo showed that forced soft smile of his again.

“But… Junhui hyung got it for you.” Jisoo’s eyes widened the slightest and he looked over at the male who sat on Seokmin’s bed who was already staring at him. Jisoo was quick to look away, feeling heat creep up his cheeks.

“I-It’s alright, I’m not too hungry, really.” Jisoo assured once again.

- - -

It was nearly 6:00pm when the boys decided to go out. “We’re gonna go to the arcade, any of you guys want to join?” Jeonghan asked with Mingyu. Everyone except Jisoo answered.

“Are you sure, hyung?” Chan asked, sadness lacing his words. Jisoo shot him a smile, nodding. The members looked at Jisoo with guilt before preparing to leave. When everyone was done putting their shoes on, they bidded Jisoo goodbye and began their way to the arcade.

While walking down the streets, Junhui couldn’t help but think of Jisoo.

Why did he seem so gloomy?

What is he doing all by himself?

Junhui stopped walking.

He had to stay back, he couldn’t leave Jisoo alone.

“Seungcheol hyung, can I go back?” Seungcheol stops in his tracks, the other members following suit. Seungcheol took a look at Junhui’s face and he knew instantly what was bothering him.

“Be careful on your way back, Junhui.” Seungcheol said with a nod. Seungcheol knew it was possible to run into fans at night, he wanted the younger to be safe.  Junhui nodded and bidded the members goodbye before beginning his journey back to the dorm.

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Junhui returned back into the dorm quietly, making sure Jisoo couldn’t hear him. As he hung his coat on the hanger, he looked around the main room, not spotting Jisoo anywhere. He peaked into the kitchen as well, not finding the brunette in there either.

Junhui slowly pushed the door of Jisoo, Seungkwan and Seokmin’s room open, careful to not make a sound. He sticks his head in and finds Jisoo sitting crossed legged on his bed, laptop resting on top of his lap. His position looked uncomfortable, hunching over as he stared into his computer, completely unaware of Junhui watching him.

“Shua hyung?”

Jisoo shot up from his position, slamming his laptop shut so fast Junhui thought he heard something break.

“J-Junhui.” Junhui didn’t miss the crack in his voice. “Why are you here?”

Junhui knew something was wrong.

“Hyung, what’s wrong.” Jisoo’s face shifted to a more worried one. As Junhui got closer, he noticed the older's eyes were red. “Hyung… were you crying?” Jisoo swallowed hard, looking away from Junhui.

“Junhui, I don’t want to talk about it,” Jisoo got up from his bed, ready to walk past Junhui and out of the room, but Junhui was faster, grabbing Jisoo’s wrist, pulling the older into his chest.

Jisoo squeaked when he made contact with Junhui’s chest, almost dropping his laptop. Junhui was internally panicking because what the are you doing Wen Junhui but he rested a hand on Jisoo’s waist while the other slowly reached Jisoo’s chin, lifting his head up to look into his eyes.

“Jisoo, what’s wrong?”

Jisoo felt heat creep up his cheeks at the intimate position Junhui had him in - hand lightly holding his chin and the other on his waist. Along with that, he felt butterflies flutter inside his stomach as Junhui stared into his eyes and they fluttered even more when the younger dropped the formalities, calling him by his real name.

Junhui’s stare on him made him feel small, even though he was half a year older. Junhui always had this effect on Jisoo, making him feel small, vulnerable. Jisoo felt tears begin to well up but he held them in.

He noticed how Junhui frowned, upset.

“Jisoo…” Junhui his thumb across Jisoo’s cheek. “It’s okay to cry.”

Jisoo felt a choke sob make its way past his lips after those words and tears began to stream down his cheeks. Junhui had already let go of Jisoo’s chin, now hugging the male tightly. Jisoo fisted Junhui shirt, tears beginning to soak the fabric.

Jisoo cried hard, letting it all out. His body shook with each cracked sob and Junhui could only hug Jisoo tighter, hoping Jisoo would stop crying. He rubbed his hand up and down Jisoo’s back in a comforting manner, softly whispering ‘It’s okay’’s and ‘I’m here’’s to Jisoo.

5 minutes passed by of Jisoo crying, the two of them just standing in the middle of the room in the comfort of each other. Jisoo’s loud sobs quietened down to soft whimpers and Junhui found it as the right time to check on Jisoo’s state, moving back slightly to take in Jisoo’s face.

His nose was red along with his eyes and there were dried up tear stains on his cheek which were dusted pink from crying so much. His hair was messed up from tucking it into Junhui’s shirt and Junhui patted it down slightly to tame it. Junhui’s hand came back to resting on Jisoo’s waist, squeezing lightly to get Jisoo’s attention.

“Jisoo, can you tell me what’s wrong?”

Junhui wiped away a tear he saw that threatened to roll down Jisoo’s cheek with his thumb, feeling his heart break as he saw how sad Jisoo looked even after he cried so hard. Jisoo visibly swallowed and he let out a shaky sigh.

“I… I miss my family.”

Junhui felt his heart break even more.

Of course it was his family.

Here Jisoo was, celebrating his birthday in Korea but not being able to celebrate it with his family who was back in America. None of them were allowed to go back home for Christmas, even more for New Year, because of their schedules for ‘Boom Boom’.

Out of everyone, Jisoo was the most affected. His parents were the farthest from where he was, miles away. He had to celebrate Christmas, New Year and his birthday without his family. Jisoo had s, of course he would, but it just wasn’t the same.

“Jisoo…”

Junhui couldn’t think of what to say, he really couldn’t. He was at a loss of words. His heart was aching as he saw how Jisoo cried, so he did what he never thought he’d ever do - he kissed Jisoo.

Jisoo’s eyes widened at the kiss, shocked. Junhui’s eyes were shut already and Jisoo soon relaxed into the kiss, kissing back softly as he shut his eyes, much to Junhui’s surprise. One of Junhui’s hands continued to rest almost naturally on Jisoo’s waist while the other cupped Jisoo’s cheek. Jisoo’s hand gripped onto the tallers shirt once again, not really knowing where he could place his hands.

Jisoo’s lips were so soft - Junhui felt like he fell in love all over again.

His lips tasted like those strawberry sweets Jisoo snacked on when they were at the dorm and Junhui was honestly in a state he couldn’t even describe.

Kissing Jisoo was just a dream come true.

The kiss was broken by the older after a few seconds and Junhui couldn’t help but frown, at least until he finally realized what he just did. He opened his eyes to find Jisoo looking down in embarrassment, hands clutching onto his shirt tightly.

“J-Junhui…” Jisoo cheeks were dusted a light pink. “What did… that mean?” Jisoo looked into Junhui’s eyes, waiting for an answer.

Junhui had to think, fast.

“I…”

Jisoo’s eyes widen slightly, waiting for the answer.

“I… I’m in love with you.”

Junhui wanted to slap himself. This was absolutely not how he planned to tell Jisoo.

Junhui then proceeded with blabbering, something everyone knows Junhui does when he gets nervous.

“U-Uh, I mean, No? Well, yes. Maybe? No, it’s a yes. No as in denying I said no to- Oh god this is awkward. I just- This isn’t- Jisoo hyung I really didn’t want to- Ow!” Junhui brought a hand to his forehead, rubbing it in pain.

Jisoo looked at him with the ‘Are you kidding me’ look, which Junhui honestly adores, and sighed.

“You’re blabbering again.” Jisoo mumbles, hands coming back down from flicking Junhui on the forehead. “C-Calm down a little, and explain.”

Junhui sighed, clearing his head out.

“I like you, Jisoo.” Junhui decided to drop the formalities. “I’ve liked you ever since the day we met back, what? 3 years ago? This is embarrassing, oh god. I just… seeing you crying so hard broke my heart. I haven’t seen you cry like that ever since ‘Project 17’, and that was ages ago. I wanted to comfort you, I really did. But i just… ended up kissing you I guess.” Junhui rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly, feeling warmth in his cheeks.

“You can reject me if you want, I… I don’t mind.” Junhui’s voice dropped the slightest in disappointment. “What I wanted to say… was… we’re your family. I know it isn’t the same but we’re here for you. And me and the others are always ready to cheer you up.” Junhui was ready to hear the rejection, he knew Jisoo would reject-

“I like you too, Junhui.”

Junhui felt the world stop.

“What?!”

Jisoo covered his face in embarrassment.

“C-Can we sit on my bed, at least?” Jisoo asked, not looking at the younger. The younger nodded and the two walked over to Jisoo’s bed, sitting in front of one another on crossed legs.

Jisoo sighed, looking at Junhui.

“I like you too. I don’t know for how long… But I do. I just, you were always so nice to me ever since we met and feelings began to develop and just-” Junhui embraced Jisoo into a hug which cut Jisoo off.

“I don’t need to hear anything else… Just knowing you accept my feelings is good enough for me.” Jisoo’s heart skipped a bit. Jisoo felt tears beginning to fall again without him even knowing it. When they pull apart fromt he hug, Junhui frowns, bringing his hands to Jisoo’s cheeks to wipe the tears away.

“Jisoo, don’t… cry without me by your side anymore, okay?” Jisoo felt his heart soften at the confession. “I don’t want you to be sad with no one to comfort you.” Jisoo sniffles with a nod to which Junhui smiles adoringly at.

Junhui wraps his arms around Jisoo again and makes them lie down on the bed, snuggling into Jisoo’s lithe body.

“So… are you mine now?” Jisoo couldn’t help laughing, flicking Junhui’s nose.

“You never asked.” Junhui pouted before smiling warmly. Jisoo felt his heart flutter.

“Jisoo, will you be mine?” Junhui asked in a hushed whisper, even though they were only two people in the room. Jisoo smiled softly.

“Yes.”

Junhui couldn’t help kissing Jisoo’s lips again, this time with Jisoo responding back immediately. When they break apart, Jisoo’s cheeks are a little pink along with Junhui’s. Junhui wraps his arms properly around Jisoo’s waist and brings him even more closer, letting Jisoo rest his head on his chest. Jisoo could hear Junhui’s heart beat against his ear, it beated fast, very much like his own.

“Jisoo?”

“Yes?”

“Happy Birthday.”

Jisoo couldn’t help the smile that grew on his face, snuggling the slightest more into Junhui’s body.

- - -

Happy Birthday Jisoo!
I love you with all my heart~
Hope you guys liked it ♡

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