A/n: I know there isn’t much Dojae moments yet but I am hoping that they will be

And oh! Happy Birthday Doyoung!

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Opening their group chat was quite a bittersweet moment for Jaehyun. He was extremely happy for Johnny and Mark because he knew the two deserve to be happy, and clearly Ten and Lucas are making them happy yet he was also a bit sad with how he and Doyoung was progressing. It’s not really much of a concern and they did talk about it but still, he wants to progress it more than what it is now; he was dead serious about marrying Doyoung.

“So you got engaged, that is amazing.” Taeyong remarked.

“Thank you!” Ten was happy and at that moment, Lucas and Mark joined the video call.

“How did you take it Mark?” Jaehyun asked and the kid smiled wide.

“I am very happy Uncle Jae!” Mark beamed and that was enough for Jaehyun.

“And you’re looking happy Yuta-Hyung.” Sicheng remarked and the Japanese chuckled.

“Well, why should I be, my boyfriend passed with flying colors!” Yuta remarked and that earned a laugh from everyone.

“Oh, and are the kids there, We want to introduce Chengxiao.” Kun said and the fathers called their children over. “Hi everyone, we want you to meet chengXiao, she’ll be out daughter.” Kun said and translated it for the girl.

“She’s pretty!” Jaemin remarked.

“She’s our noona?” Jeno asked and Kun nodded.

“You can call her jiejie, would you prefer that baobei?” Kun asked and the girl nodded.

“Jiejie!” Chenle’s voice echoed and they noticed Lucas smiling goofily at the kid.

“Okay time for bed!” Doyoung called out and the kids whined but followed them.

They ended the call and Jaehyun followed Doyoung into tucking them in. He kissed them on their foreheads before he left and joined Doyoung in the balcony.

“You’re thinking about it aren’t you?” Doyoung said and it made Jaehyun smile.

“It’s petty I know.” Jaehyun replied but Doyoung will not have any of that selfpity.

Doyoung moved closer to Jaehyun and back hugged him, resting his chin on the younger’s shoulder. “It’s not petty. I know you want to progress as much as others but it’s just that i want us to have our own pace.” Doyoung said and Jaehyun nodded.

“So you’re really thinking about us as a family?” Jaehyun asked and Doyoung hummed behind him.

“Of course, I wouldn’t have you and Jeno moving in little by little here if I’m not considering a future with you.” Doyoung answered and that made Jaehyun chuckle.

“I thought you wouldn’t notice that.” Jaehyun remarked but Doyoung seemed to have a sharp eye.

“Hmm, come on, I’m getting cold. And you need to be fit or else I can’t cheer for my future husband on Saturday.” Doyoung remarked and that made Jaehyun laugh as they went to their bedroom.

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Saturday was a really chaotic yet Doyoung was excited to watch Jaehyun in action. He was seated on the bleachers with jeno and Donghyuck holding their handmade banners to cheer Jaehyun up. It was a basketball game and the division Jaehyun was playing for had worn Pink as their team colors, ultimately Doyoung and the kids did the same to support him. Doyoung quickly learned how popular Jaehyun was with the many fan girls screaming his name but as Jaehyun smiled at him and saluted before running off to meet his team, Doyoung smugly smiled, he got Jaehyun’s attention.

Jaehyun played like his life depended on it and everytime he shoots a goal, he would look at Doyoung who was grinning happily as he cheered for his boyfriend. Jeno was actively cheering as well because this time, he got Donghyuck and Doyoung with him. Jaehyun performed way better than what he had done in the past such that he made their team win and get the well deserved MVP title. Doyoung ran to hug him happily, and Jaehyun could only wrap his sweaty arms around his boyfriend as he twirled him around. Donghyuck and Jeno were all laughing hard and cheering for Jaehyun and it just felt right for them to be like a real family like this.

“Jaehyun!” They heard a girl call out and Jeno immediately ran to hug her, pulling her towards where his father was. “Oh, Doyoung, glad to finally meet you in person, that video call did not do justice to your cute face!” Hani said and then turned to Donghyuck. “Hi sweetheart, I’m Hani and you are?” She extended a hand and Donghyuck smiled and shook her hand.

“I’m Donghyuck.” He introduced himself proudly and Hani cooed at him more.

“Lovely kids.” Hani remarked then beamed them a smile. “Great work Jaehyun, better than last year.” Hani said and Jaehyun nodded.

“Cause I got my family here.” Jaehyun replied and Jeno took offense on that.

“You’re telling me that I am not family?” Jeno pouted and that made both Donghyuck and Doyoung laugh, Hani cackling along.

“What I mean is.. Jeno you are my family but I got the love of my life with me.” Jaehyun held Doyoung’s hand and Doyoung blushed as Jaehyuns ears turned red, earning a teasing from Hani.

“what are you twelve? You guys are cute.” Hani cooed some more before she forced Jaehyun to take a shower because he stinks. “I’ll take care of your family, I am in HR for a reason.” She beamed and led them towards the food station and Doyoung was more than happy to indulge her with conversation.

“Who let this kid unsupervised?” They heard a clip tone and when they looked it was Sana holding Donghyuck’s forearm, her long nails digging into the kid’s skin and it shows that the kid was hurting.

“Please let go of my son.” Doyoung said and Sana let Donghyuck go and turned to walk away, bumoinng into Jaehyun.

‘Oh Hi Jaehyun.” She greeted and Jaehyun bowed once and walked towards Donghycuk, checking the kid’s arm for scratches.

“I appreciate it if you treat kids especially my son with care.” Jaehyun said and gently led Donghyuck back to Doyoung who checked his son. Donghyuck wrapped his arm around his father and sobbed.

“I apologized papa.” He muttered and Sana rolled her eyes and scoffed at the kid.

“Stop being a drama queen.” Sana remarked and Doyoung fumed. Sure Donghyuck maybe a drama queen but the kid was hurt by the manhandling.

“Excuse me. My son is not a drama queen. You clearly held him tight with your long nails digging into his skin, that’s uncomfortable and it could cause bruising.” Doyoung remarked. “The kid apologized to you yet you fume over what? A spilled drink over your expensive shoes? Doyoung challenged.

“I am not that petty.’ Sana said.

“Yeah, not petty.” Doyoung scoffed. “It was nice talking to you Hani noona but I don’t think my sons are safe here, we are leaving.” Doyoung said and pulled both Jeno and Doyoung away.

“I am clearly disappointed in you Sana-ssi.” Jaehyun said and excused himself as he caught up with Doyoung.

“Clearly it wasn’t necessary to abuse a child.” Hani clicked her tongue and walked away.

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“sorry that it happened.” Jaehyun sighed but Donghyuck was smiling bright at him while eating his burger.

“Sorry that we ruined your sportsfest.” Doyoung said but Jaehyun shook his head.

“Nah, it was getting boring anyway. I won MVP so do I get a reward?” Jaehyun asked and that made Doyoung laugh but leaned in to kiss him on the lips.

“Let’s make out later” Doyoung whispered and that made Jaehyun grin like crazy.

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Next morning, they were boarding a plane to Jeju Island to meet with Naera and Chelsea. Donghyuck couldn’t help himself as he told stories to Jeno. Jeno was enjoying the stories and hopefully, he could experience them too,

Chelsea picked them up from the airport, the tattooed woman opting to drive a tame SUV to fit them, and Doyoung boarded the passenger seat, giving the driver a high five. Doyoung introduced Jaehyun and Chelsea saluted to him.

“You have an English name?” Jaehyun was curious and Chelsea nodded.

“Grew up in America.” She replied.

“Cool! I spent a few years of my childhood in America too!” Jaehyun remarked and that made Chelsea laugh a bit.

“Hyuckie, your papa and mama surely likes Americans.” Chelsea remarked and Donghyuck laughed at the joke. “Jeno right?” She addressed the other kid who nodded.

“You’re not mean right? You’re scary.” Jeno squeaked and Chelsea laughed as Jaehyun apologized for his son.

“Oh honey, you get scared of tattoos?” She asked and Jeno nodded. “It’s okay. It’s really not for everyone. But I assure you that I am harmless right Hyuckie?” She said and Donghyuck nodded.

“Chelsea omma is nice.” Donghyuck said and Jeno sighed in relief.

They reached the house and Donghyuck came running to the backyard where Sora was playing with Naera. Naera smiled as she opened her arms for his son and Donghyuck giggled loudly, he really is happy to be with his mom. Doyoung approached them and took Sora to kiss her and hugged Naera after. HE then introduced jAehyun and Jeno who smiled and waved at her.

“Jaehyun, such an eyes candy. If I swing the other way, I would have stolen you from Doyoung.” She said and Chelsea glared at her.

“well if swang the other way  I will def steal Chelsea from you, this girl is a mean machine.” Doyoung rebutted and that earned a high five from the girl herself.

“Oh, wow, I did not expect this dynamics.” Jaehyun chuckled and that made everyone laugh too.

“Welcome to Jeju, come we prepared some lunch for you.” Naera said and they all walked back to the house, Dooung still carrying Sora who was happy to see a man in contrast to her moms.

The house was cozy and beautiful, with bright natural sunlight. Along the walls hanged pictures much like what Doyouung did in his own home and Jaehyun noticed that there are pictures of Doyoung and Donghyuck which warmed his heart. Doyoung and Naera are really quite a couple, they may have ended their marriage but their relationship still held up that foster a child’s growth. He wanted that for Jeno, to have a loving atmosphere, to feel complete and important.

“Hey, being sentimental?” Chelsea asked in English and Jaehyun smiled in understanding.

“Yeah, I had Jeno from a cheating girlfriend.”  Jaehyun replied.

“. Some people really don’t know how to value others.”  She remarked.

“Did Doyoung took these pictures?” Jaehyun asked and Chelsea nodded.

“Some of them, this one Donghyuck took it.”  Chelsea smiled at the fond memory of Donghyuck taking the phone from Doyoung and they tried to fit in as the kid took the picture. “He’s adorable.” Chelsea added.

“What’s your secret?” Jaehyun asked and Chelsea smiled at him.

“It’s all Doyoung and Naera.” She replied. “They decided how this will work out, what they wanted and how to approach it. They both knew they wanted to be part of Donghyuck’s and now Sora’s lives. They talked it out, even before Naera dated me, she told me of his husband and their plans. Doyoung isn’t a complicated man but he liked to plan out a lot, and to talk about it a lot. He wanted something, he’ll get it but if there ae people involved especially their children, he’ll talk to Naera about it.” Chelsea explained and Jaehyun realized why Doyoung wanted to take it at their own pace.

“Thank you for explaining it. I really admire your family.”  Jaehyun said and that made Chelsea laugh.

“You and Jeno are now part of it.” Chelsea said and they went towards the kitchen were the others were already eating, seated around the huge kitchen island.

Jaehyun’s heart swelled as he watched Jeno smile and laugh with Doyoung, Donghyuck and Naera and Sora, and deep down it feels like he belonged here, Chelsea pulled him towards the island. Doyoung smiled as he opened his arms for Jaehyun and the younger couldn’t be any happier. He sat next to Doyoung and in an impulsive decision, he kissed Doyoung’s cheek which surprised the other.

“just the cheek?” Naera scoffed and that made Jaehyun laugh and tenderly pecked Doyoung’s lips which made the kids and the ladies cat call and sheer. “Go get ‘em tiger!” Naera cheered and Doyoung laughed but leaned in to return the kiss.

Sora enjoyed the presence of Jeno that at one point during play time, Donghyuck ran to his mother to complain how Jeno was stealing his sister. It made everyone laugh but Naera explaind that Sora was just curious about Jeno and that means she accepted him as their brother. That made Donghyuck smile as he trutted off back to them and tackling Jeno making Sora squeal and join the pile on the floor.

“Tell us if we’re getting overboard.” Naera told Jaehyun who laughed and nodded.

“Don’t worry, I like this, how open you both are to Donghyuck nd Sora.” Jaehyun said and Naera nodded.

“How much did Doyoung tell you?” She asked and Jaehyun looked at Doyoung who nodded.

“He got cheated on back in college that’s why he’s best friends with Taeul hyung. He got married to you and had Donghyuck before you mutually separated because of different preferences. You keep in touch and Doyoung offered to father Sora.” Jaehyun said and Naera nodded.

“Very well, he trusts you to tell you that.” Naera said.

“Hey, I brought him here, I am serious about it.” Doyoung retaliated.

“I know.” Naera said and Jaehyun smiled wide watching the two act like best friends. It was hard to think how separated couples would act with each like Naera and Doyoung does but these two made it work and what they had really translates to how Donghyuck and Sora are growing to be like, nurtured yet realistic.

“I’m just happy that you make Doyoung happy.’ Naera turned to Jehyun and that really strike something inside Jaehyun.

“I really wish I make him happy.” He replied and the smile Doyoung gave him took his breath away.

“Of course you make me happy.’ He replied and that made Jaehyun realize that they don’t need to follow any other’s pace, they’ll have their own.

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Jaehyun and Doyoung had to go to a local market for groceries and they brought Jeno and Donghyuck to pick up fresh seafood and a cake for Sora. Jeno was enthusiastic about it and Jaehyun indulged his son, even playing with the baby octopus that scared Jeno awy like he was being chased by a monster. Donghyuck had a good laugh and Doyoung reprimanded his boyfriend but laughed at his antics.

They took a stroll in the market, enjoying a few stretfoods and Dongghyuck greeted the ahjummas who had grown accustomed with when they visit Jeju. They cooed at him and were very accepting of Jeno who, Donghyuck introduced as his brother. The old ladies also cooed at Jaehyun who Doyougn introduced as his boyfriend, wolf-whistling as Doyoung figuratively caught a big one.

They were happy like a real family would be in a vacation and deep down, Jaehyun wanted this, the slow pace they both set assured them that they are planting deep roots for their foundation. He really understood what Doyoung had wanted and he was determined to meet Doyoung’s vision with his own, because at the end of the day, they had one goal: their family.

“Jaehyun?” They both turned to see who called and Jaehyun frowned as he watched a familiar face walk up to him. “Jaehyun, Hi!” She said and Jaehyun wanted to ignore her.

“Hello, Mira.” Jaehyun said, a bit forced.

“So who do we have here?” She gestured to Doyoung who blinked at her.

“This is Doyoung, my boyfriend. Doyoung this is Mira, My ex.” Jaehyun introduced them and Doyoung extended a hand which Mira ignored; Jaehyun balled his fist to control himself.

“So, you swing that way now?” Mira asked and Jaehyun nodded once. ‘Pity.” She remarked.

“Appa!” Jeno ran to hug his legs, showing him the jejubes that they tasked them to buy.

“You got them? Good Work Jeno!” Jaehyun ruffled the kid’s hair.

“Oh, is that Jeno? Hi I’m your mother!” Mira said and Jenno shook his head.

“I don’t have a mother. I only have Appa and papa.” Jeno replied.

“You have Chelsea omma and Naera omma.” Donghyuck chirped next to him and  Jeno smiled and nodded.

“What nonsense are you teaching my child! You’re corrupting his mind.” Mira gasped out.

“You lost the right to Jeno the moment you cheated. I was ready to marry you but no, you wee not up for commitment but now you want to be part of Jeno? In your dreams.” Jaehyun said and dragged his kid and Doyoung away from her.

“Calm down Jaehyun.” Doyoung said as they escaped but Mira followed them, throwing insults and gaining the attention of the by standers.

“Please stop.” Jaehyun shouted. “What do you want?” Jaehyun spat back.

“Child support!” Mira blurted out.

“You don’t even take care of Jeno. I am the one who has the right to demand that from you.” Jaehyun spat back.

“We’ll take this to court.” Mira threatened.

“Go ahead. Be fast because Jeno is getting adopted and will soon be under my care as well.” Doyoung finally spoke and challenged her.

“Ridiculous.” She said, clicking her tongue.

“Oh don’t test me lady. I hate cheaters and you disgust me.” He said then pulled out his phone to call Chelsea, in loud speaker. “Hi Chelsea, yeah, prepare a lawsuit, we are suing Jeno’s biological mother for extortion.” Doyoung said and Chelsea laughed on the other line.

“Sure, let me ring up the law firm for you. Do you want this filed in Seoul or here?” Chelsea replied and Doyoung grinned as he watched Mira’s expression turned from smug to fearful.

“Seoul.” He replied and Chelsea understood and cut the line. “Too bad for you my ex-wife’s partner is a lawyer who drives a mean Harley who also happened to be her lawyer during our divorce.” Doyoung grinned and Mira scoffed and left them, turning her back and walked away with clicking heels.

“Is she really?” Jaehyun asked and Doyoung nodded.

“You want her out of our hair?” Doyoung asked and Jaheyun nodded. “We’ll get Chelsea to get a restraining order.” Doyoung assured him.

“Are you serious? About adopting Jeno?” Jaehyun asked and Doyoung nodded.

“Of course I am. He’s my son already, I want him to be mine too.’ Doyoung replied and that made Jaehyun cheer up.

“I love you so much!” Jaehyun remarked and kissed Doyoung who kissed back.

“Don’t you dare cry.” Doyoung joked but Jaehyun had already let his tears fall and  the older had to wipe them away. “You’re going to make me cry.” Doyoung said and Jaehyun laughed as he pulled himself off.

‘I would really like to propose to you here you know.” Jaehyun said, wiping away a few more tears.

“Why don’t you try?” Doyoung challenged and Jaehyun looked if Doyoung was joking but the smile on Doyoung’s face told him that this was serious.

So Jaehyun kneeled on the ground and pulled out the silver band, one that he had designed for Doyoung, four stones were in laid, 2 of them were amethysts, their birthstone, a diamond for Jeno and alexandrite for Donghyuck. “Kim Doyoung, will you marry me?” He asked and Doyoung nodded and handed him his left hand.

After inserting the ring, Doyoung tackled him to kiss him and the kids joined in the hug pile, cheering happily as they understood what just happened (thanks to the ahjumma who explained to them).

“We are really going to be a family.” Jaehyun said and  Doyoung laughed but nodded.

“Yes we are.” Doyoung laughed out. “Naera and Chelsea will flip.” He remarked but that was the least of their concerns.

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a/n: Okay. I know Johnny, Taeil and Yuta faced their past to move on so I decided Jaehyun should too.

So yes, no more ceating ex-girlfirend for Jaehyun, just his future with Doyoung and the kids,