a/n: This was inspired bby Chenle and Jisung’s sleeping habit back in Osaka. Chenle was so soft I can’t even control my uwu

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Taeil had Jisung changed into comfortable clothes before he went down to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Euijin bowed at him and helped him cook and Taeil was gateful for Euijin’s help. They had been bonding over cooking the past week and Taeil had cracked the butler’s walls and they did share some secrets that Sicheng didn’t even know; Euijin has a crush on Daewon. Taeil was grinning because that was cute, and they were grown men acting like teenagers.

“I’m sure Sicheng would allow it.” Taeil told Euijin who was slicing some carrots.

“What will I allow? If it’s pets, then no. Chenle is already a handful.” Sicheng said as entered the kitchen.

“No, not pets.” Taeil replied and gestured for Euijin to speak but the butler was tight lipped.

“You know I hate secrets more than traitors.” Sicheng coaxed his butler.

“I may have a crush on Daewon.” Euijin said with a shy smile.

“Oh my what took you so long? You two were eye fucing each other most of the times.” Sicheng said and Taeil raised a brow.

“I did not help your speech to speak such foul words Sicheng.” Taeil warned.

“Sorry.” Sicheng laughed. “Euijin hyung, go for it! It’s not like I am homophobic and as long as you do your jobs and do your deed quietly, I am okay ith it.” Sicheng said and Euijin blushed.

“You got the green light, go and get your man.” Taeil pushed the older out of the kitchen and Euijin bowed at them and went on his way. “Now you get to help me.” Taeil threw and apron at Sicheng who laughed and nodded.

That noght, Chenle was being a handful again and he demanded that he sleeps with Sicheng. Sicheng finally succumbed and allowed his sonto cuddle with him, the four-year-old instantly wrapping his arm around his father’s neck and nuzzling his face on his chest. Sicheng would not admit it out loud but he really enjoyed these moments with Chenle, the sweet kid who always wanted attention and affection.

“I want to sleep with Jisung and Taeil appa.” Chenle murmured and Sicheng was too soft for is kid that even if it probably look awkward, he had called Taeil over to his room with Jisung rubbing his tiny eyes.  Chenle made grabby hads for Jisung and the kid instantly climbed the bed, albeit having a bit of difficulty because of how tall the bed was, and settled himself next to Chenle. “Appa!” Chenle whined and Taeil looked at Sicheng who nodded, it’s not the first time they shared a bed and there are kids in the middle.

Once Taeil was settled next to Jisung, the two kids fell asleep just as Taeil sang them a lullaby. Sicheng smiled as he listened to Taeil’s voice, it was soothing and very warm. They locked eyes and Sicheng blushed, it looked like a scene out of a drama.

“Your voice is really impressive.” Sicheng complimented the older.

“I trained for it for so long.” Taeil confessed because he did vocal rainings when he was younger.

“Can you sing me a song?” Sicheng requested and Taeil nodded, extending a hand for Sicheng to take.

“Do you have a request?” Taeil asked.

“I’ve always liked Beauty and the Beast.” Sicheng confessed and Taeil nodded.

“It’s a duet though.” Taeil replied. “Want to sing with me?” Taeil asked and Sicheng was delighted.  “Come, I have a great idea.” Taeil said and they went off the bed carefully, tucking both kids and kissing their foreheads before they left the room and walked towards the balcony by Sicheng’s room.

It was a little cold with the remainder of Winter breeze passing through so they took robes to wear. The stars were out tonight and Taeil pulled Sicheng towards him, placed both hands on the Chinese’s waist and Sicheng instinctively placed both arms on Taeil’s neck. They started to sway and Taeil started to hummed a familiar tune. He then eyed Sicheng who laughed but started to sing.

Their voices were soft and mellow and it radiated love that they lost themselves in each other’s staresand warm touches, until a pitter patter of feet broke their trance and out came Chenle and Jisung, barefoot and shivering. The two broke apart and each parent grabbed a kid, Chenle snuggled and buried his nose on Sicheng’s neck while Jisung rested his head on Taeil’s shoulder. They opened their robes and enveloped the kids in it as they continued to hum and gaze out into the starry night, free hands holding each other and the other supporting their kids.

“We should go to sleep.” Taeil recommended and Sicheng nodded.

They walked back to bed and tucked the kids back and joined them. They had a pretty long day so they both yawned and drifted off to dream land.

Sunday morning found Sicheng and Taeil back on the balcony enjoying their morning coffee. The morning newspaper were ignored in favor of the relaxing conversation about school. Jisung and Chenle will move up to Kinder 2 by Spring and Taeil worried about Jisung being alone, without Donghyuck to help the kid out. Sicheng voiced out his concern as well, the kid maybe loud and cheerful but he is emotional and can easily get hurt, Lucas would always be there to cheer him up and Renju will protect him with all his tiny body could muster.

“Young master, Master Dong is on the line.” Euijin called and Sicheng nodded and took the offered device.

“Hello papa.” Sicheng spoke in Chinese and Taeil felt like he is invading a private conversation. “Yes, I understand. Chenle’s school doesn’t finish till next week.” Sicheng paused and looked at Taeil. ‘Yeah, I’ll bring them along.” Sicheng ended the conversation and handed it back to Euijin who bowed then left. Sicheng sighed then looked at Taeil. “Do you have a passport?” Sicheng asked and Taeil nodded. “Great, you’re coming to China with me next week.” Sicheng declared and Taeil choked on his own saliva.

“For real? I don’t even know Chinese!” Taeil panicked.

“Wonwoo hyung didn’t either but he charmed his way in my family.” Sicheng shrugged.  ‘It’ll be fun. Consider it as a vacation.” Sicheng said then returned to drinking his coffee.

“You surprise me Sicheng.” Taeil laughed and took his coffee.

“Oh you’ll be more than surprised.” Sicheng hummed and took out his phone to text someone.

It’s spring break, are you ready to face your nightmare?

Sicheng waited for the reply and it was short and curt

Like I have a choice.

“Papa!” They heard Chenle and soon the kid was running towards them and climbing on Taeil’s lap.

“You called me then clung onto Taeil hyung?” Sicheng was taken aback.

“I missed appa.” Chenle replied and asked to be fed. Taeil took out a piece of toast from the table and handed it to Chenle who munched on it like a cute little bunny.

“Eat well Lele.” Taeil greeted and Chenle nodded happily.

“Appa.” Jisung’s voice was heard and he too climbed on Taeil’s lap. Chenle immediately shared the toast and the two munched on happily.

“I don’t get any love?” Sicheng asked and both kids looked at him and shook their heads making Sicheng pout and Taeil laugh.

“Excuse me.” They then heard Daewon and the kids greeted him. “Uhm Sicheng-ssi, can I take a day off today?” Daewon asked and Sicheng raised a brow.

“Why?” Sicheng naturally asked and Daewon blushed.

“Euijin hyung invited me on a date and.. I wanted to go on the day our absence is least burdensome.” Daewon explained and Sicheng gave him a bright smile.

“Go ahead hyung.” Sicheng waved im off.

“Presents Daeyong Samchon!” Chenle called out and the servant nodded.

“I’ll bring home some rice cakes. Would Jisung like Mochi too?” Daewon asked and the kid nodded.

“I liked Peking Duck better though.” Jisung replied and Daewon pointed to Sicheng.

“Ask you papa then kiddo. I can only bring mochi.” Daewon replied.

“That’s okay Daewon samchon, take care~” Jisung waved and Daewon bowed and left them.

“They finally had the guts to do it.” Taeil laughed.

“Thanks for the push.” Sicheng raised his cup and toasted for his boyfriend. “Oh Chenle, we’re going to China after your graduation.” Sicheng informed the kid whose eyes went wide.

“Can Jisung and Taeil appa come?” Chenle asked and Sicheng nodded making Chenle laugh and squeal his high pitched voice.

“Lele is so loud.” Jisung frowned but it did not stop Chenle from being loud.

“Come here Jisung.” Sicheng beckoned and the kid gladly escaped the laughing dolphin. “You ready to go to China with us?” Sicheng asked and Jisung shook his head.

“Is it far?” Jisung asked.

“Yeah but we get to eat dumplings and sweet and sour pork. And there will be lots of Peking duck!” Sicheng informed the kid whose tiny eyes went wide at the mention of food.

“Let’s go to China!” Jisung squeaked and it was adorable that everyone laughed and cooed at the cute kid.

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a/n: you’ll know who Sicheng texted in a few more chapters. It’s a plot twist that just occurred to me so hang on tight.

And yes if Dojae had a balcony scene, Winil will have their own balcony scene too ahhahaha