Rain fell on the roof as Renjun sat at his table, painting a landscape he'd been meaning to do for some time. Pots of water and tools scattered the table top and it's user was engulfed onto a world of creativity. The day started with breakfast consisting of only Renjun and his parents along with Yukhei who seemed the only one optimistic about the situation. Renjun was greatful for that but wondered if that was how Yukhei really felt on the inside.

A Knock on his door interrupted his peaceful bubble and with a hiss Renjun called out, "Come in!"

Renjun expected one of the maids or even his parents to have been the ones to come to his room but there, standing at the doorway was Sicheng, looking very tired as a smile tugged at his lips.

"Hi Renjun," he began, "is it alright if we talk?"

"Of course it is, Gege!" Renjun replied as he abandoned his work to pull his brother into the room, closing the door in the process.

They sat down on the bed and simply stared into each others eyes, both not knowing how to voice their feelings. Sudden things take time to get used to and Sicheng felt he'd taken the wrong approach to the situation. Renjun on the other hand was curious about this, about his brother.

Clearing his throat, Sicheng was the first to break eye contact and instead turned his head towards the window that was fogged by the rain. Beyond the glass, it was a blur, just like his line of thought.

"I'm sorry", he said, slowly bringing his gaze back up to meet Renjun's ,"the way I acted yesterday was shameful and I truly hurt everyone, especiall-"  

His sentence was cut off when Renjun suddenly flung himself on his brother, embracing him tightly as he said, "You did nothing wrong, Gege. I'm the one to blame, I caused a stir yesterday and even Chenle was mad about it".

"Chenle? That happy pup rarely gets angry" Sicheng added as his arms were wrapped around the younger.

Lightly smiling, Renjun replied, "Well he did".

Both siblings bonded over the mess that occurred and finally felt themselves come to a cheerful state. It got better when Yukhei barged in while whining about being left out and jumped over the two, earning complaints in the process. Hearing the commotion from his room, Chenle peaked in from there hallway and upon discovering the pile of bodies on the bed he too threw himself on his discovery while yelling, "GROUP HUG!"

Soon laughter filled the room and out the door as all the boys huddled closer together and enjoyed eachothers warmth on a cold rainy day.

Some time had passed so Renjun decided to pat the limbs off him so he could get away but instead they tightened their grip leaving the boy to sigh and get comfortable again.

"Renjun-ge, do you have to get married?" Chenle gently whispered after a long while, his hug on his cousins tightening.

The rest of the boys remembered everything that was supposed to happen,so silently, they broke away and sat comfortably on the bed, hugging a pillow if needed. It was time to talk things through, clearly.

Sighing, Renjun started." You know this is unavoidable. If I've been chosen then there's no way out." Then he smiled brightly and added, "Besides, this isn't going to get to me, I'm Huang Renjun, remember?" 

The rest couldn't help but smile along, feeling reassured by their brother's confidence.

"Renjun", Yukhei softly spoke, something he often didn't do, "All this time we thought this was a nightmare, we couldn't help but think we were losing you to a line of bloodsuckers. This isn't something that's happens on a daily basis, you know".

"And all those terrible tales about Vampires really got to us", Chenle sheepishly mumbled, casting his eyes away.

Renjun turned to look at Sicheng, who now looked motherly and proud that Yukhei and Chenle were being forward with their feelings. He'd done his part, now it was theirs.

Renjun was touched at everyones concern, he couldn't feel what they did but he understood their worries.

"Never forget that nothing can break us apart." Renjun said and the others agreed, tackling him once more into a hug.

A week had gone by and now Renjun's birthday was being celebrated at the Huang residence. His family and friends were all gathered at the table and had cut the marvelous cake that Mrs.Huang and Sicheng had made. Tea was being served so it was the perfect opportunity to unravel the gifts and so far, Renjun had received a new set of paint from his parents and three  beautiful shawls from Sicheng, Yukhei and Chenle. 

"Try mine first, Ge!" Chenle ye