Food and quite a few drinks made Wonwoo and Hoshi drunk that night. The other, however, didn’t say any word regarding his problem. It’s just that, he enjoyed Soon Young’s presence more than the acidity of the beer. Now that Hoshi was very drunk, his lips were pouting unintentionally. Wonwoo raised his guards up. Know why? Because among all of the members, when drunk, Hoshi was the kissing monster.

 

“Hoshi-ya. Calm down.” Trying to dodge the incoming smooch.

 

“You silly little fox.” He giggled. As drunk as he was, he crawled near Wonwoo and patted his head. “Aigoo, little fox. I don’t want to see you hurt.”

 

Wonwoo smiled. He felt blessed that Soon Young was his best friend.

 

Meanwhile, Soon Young dragged his heavy body to embrace Wonwoo. “Hey, buddy, you know I am here for you, right? Tell me anything. I will take care of you.”

 

“Tha-“ Wonwoo was touched but he didn’t finish his sentence because his mouthe was occupied by a sweet firm pair of lips. Wonwoo didn’t seem so surprised. He laughed instead.

 

“Ya. It wasn’t a good kiss, you know. It hurts.” Patting his lips gently and forming it again as if it was deformed.

 

“I love you, buddy.” Toasted Hoshi. However, Wonwoo needed to take away the beer before it gets worst.

 

“I love you too. Thank you for staying with me, Soon Young.”

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Dorm 1_

 

Wonwoo became awkward when he saw Mingyu on the couch. He remembered what he witnessed earlier. However, he needed Soon Young to sleep with them first because if he let him stay on his own in their dorm, it would get chaotic when the boys comes back.

 

“Hyung.” Mingyu stood up to help.

 

“I’m good. Get a pillow and a blanket for him.” said Wonwoo coldly.

 

“Why are you both so drunk?”

 

“No, I am not.”

 

While preparing the couch, Mingyu suddenly uttered “Hyung, I need to talk to you.”

 

“About what? Can’t you talk to somebody else?”

 

“No one’s here yet. It is important.” Wonwoo didn’t seem to be in a pleasant mood. It made Mingyu confused. “You didn’t seem to be fine.” added Mingyu.

 

“I just need a moment.”

 

“It’s about Jeonghan.” Mingyu forced the conversation and it made Wonwoo pissed.

 

“Why ar-“ Mingyu wasn’t able to finish his sentence when Wonwoo loses balance because of Soon Young’s action. It was at that moment, when Mingyu tried to rescue and it ended much worst. The all fell. One, stumbled on the floor but was able to get up quickly and two were left on the couch, touching each other’s lips.

 

“Oh!” Soon Young with his wide smile teased. “Nice!”

 

It just so happen that Seungcheol with the sick Joshua came in the same time the accident happen. He saw. Joshua was riding his back since the poor boy fainted. “Ya! Get a room!” shouted him at both Wonwoo and Mingyu who had a hard time recovering from an inconvenient position.

 

“You are bleeding.” stated Mingyu after seeing Wonwoo’s cracked lips.

 

“How many times would my lips get murdered this day?” he murmured annoyingly.

 

“I’m sorry, hyung.”

 

Meanwhile, Soon Young came dashing so fast to greet their general leader. “How are you, hyung?”

 

With the smell, Seungcheol was afraid that the one who’s greeting him was the drunken kissing monster. “.” he murmured “Who did this to him?” he complained panicky.

 

“Hyung.” it was too late when the tiger cub cupped their leader’s face and offered him a big smack on his lips.

 

“Damn it, Soon Young!” as Seungcheol displayed an annoyed face.

 

“Poor Shua hyung… Is he sick?”

 

“Ya. Ya. Ya. Ya. Ya!” Seungcheol obviously threatened. “Do not kiss him, you’ll catch cold, imma!” being defensive with his gesture, Seungcheol needed somebody to drag him away from him. “You two! Get Soon Young away from us. Get him to bed!”

 

At that exact command, DK had just finished taking off his shoes and entered in the scene getting Soon Young in sway like their dancing in a ball. DK sang across their living room with “Hoshi, our kissing monster… You are so drunk~ What in the world-“ And DK received a kiss.

 

“Nice song!” complimented Soon Young.

 

DK chuckled. “Aigoo, hyung. Let’s go to bed before you kiss Jihoonie hyung. You’ll die.”

 

Soon Young was on the couch already when he saw Jihoon. Knowing how drunk Soon Young sounded, Jihoon shoot his sharp eyes towards the drunk tiger and said “You don’t dare come to me.”

 

Soon Young pouted. DK was there to stop in case Soon Young tried to rebel against Jihoon.

 

Wonwoo and Mingyu hadn’t talk much that day. Mingyu thought he made Wonwoo upset of something he didn’t know of.

 

“Hyung… perhaps did I do something to upset you?” started Mingyu

 

“None.” answered Wonwoo briefly.

 

“Then why aren’t you talking to me?”

 

“I have nothing to say.” answered coldly. Hoshi thought it was Mingyu who made Wonwoo sad earlier. On the other hand, Mingyu felt hopeless and sighed. He went to Seungcheol instead, after putting Joshua to bed.

 

“Hyung… there’s something you need to know.” Mingyu convinced Seungcheol to go to Jeonghan, who was currently sleeping, and showed his skin. “It appeared again. Luckily, he hadn’t have any attacks. I’ve already called Dr. Troy. He said we should monitor.”

 

Seungcheol examined the trail of the dots and it ended up to his fingertips. “We should not take our eyes off him.”

 

Wonwoo came curiously “What’s happened?” asked him with Hoshi, a little sober, behind him.

 

“Jeonghanie has spots again.” reported Mingyu quite annoyed since the other was annoyed at him and he didn’t know why.

 

Wonwoo noticed and thought it was careless of him. He apologized which Mingyu took in a surprise. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t in a good mood.” looking at the other’s eyes. “I saw something I shouldn’t have.” he hinted.

 

Mingyu was more surprised as the little touching came to mind. “D- We have to talk about that as soon as possible.” with stutter he added. “I feel I need to-“

 

“No need. Yeah. We have to talk… When did you saw this?”

 

“When we are i-in the bath.”

 

“How about earlier?” asked Seungcheol.

 

“I didn’t notice.”

 

Hoshi was wondering around Jeonghan, pinching his fingertips on which he found a noticeable red dot, while the people talk. Suddenly, Jeonghan opened his eyes and choked on his own resulting for Hoshi shout extremely loud. Same as the others, Jihoon and DK ran towards them to find out what’s happening. Joshua, unfortunately, was so sick it couldn’t even wake him.

 

“What is happening?” asked Seungcheol in terror.

 

“I don’t know.” answered Hoshi cautiously. Looking at the coughing Jeonghan who was struggling with the choke. “Hyung, what happened?” asked Hoshi as he patted his hyung carefully.

 

“W-what was that?” asked Jeonghan in confusion.

 

“The what?” asked the others curiously.

 

“I-I was-“ looking around and saw three people whom he wished he didn’t tempt. Suddenly, he remembered everything like a tsunami rushing on his memory. “! ! ! !” he murmured. “What have I done?”

 

“What is it? You are making us worry.” Seungcheol said.

 

“N-nothing… I can sort things out. I mean, there’s something I should do. I need to go back up to the dorm.” hurriedly went off Mingyu’s bed as he added “Thanks for taking care of me. Good night!”

 

Jeonghan left leaving the people in dorm 1 clueless. On the other hand, Jeonghan had this tingling feeling on his finger tip. He didn’t know why.

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Ode to You Concert_JAPAN

 

The concerts were fabulous but as tiring as it may appear for the performers, even for the chanters who’s got to rap every time whether the song is pop or ballad.

 

Boys were definitely exhausted while Seungcheol and Jeonghan were getting worst. “Eric, we cannot prolong Jeonghan’s life if he keeps doing it like this. He’s killing himself.” called Troy.

 

“He said he couldn’t feel the pain when he performs.”

 

“It may have a slight effect but his body can’t deny it anymore.”

 

“And Ye Jun? How was he? I am trying to look for another heart in case.”

 

“Y-Ye Jun is-“ hesitating for a bit. “He’s breathing but there’s no response in his brain for days now, says the doctor.” delivering the sad news Eric sighed heavily and painfully.

 

“Did the boys know?”

 

“Not yet. I do not have the courage to tell them.”

 

“What does Ye Jun’s parents say about this?”

 

“They’ve already accepted it and they have just been waiting for Jeonghan to receive his heart.”

 

“No response at all?”

 

“I’m afraid so.”

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Before their flight to Jakarta, Jeonghan was weary. He had no idea on what to do. He’d like to apologize but he was not sure if they wanted it or it would make them upset. He was running to and fro when Jun saw him at the corridor. “You want to talk?” asked him immediately.

 

“Ah-Jun… where have you been?”

 

“I just wanted to buy drinks to taste. You wanna talk it over while taste testing?” here we go with Jun’s hobbies. He wanted to taste every weird drink he sees and bring some home.

 

“I don’t know if I can talk about it though.” Jeonghan responded.

 

“You can talk to me about anything.” The younger smiled as he grabbed Jeonghan with him. “You know, hyung… I might know what you are worried about.”

 

Jeonghan was surprised. “You do?”

 

Jun nodded confidently as if he knew what’s in his mind. Jeonghan, on the other hand, turned scared. “Can you tell me?”

 

“Something to do with Seungcheol hyung, Wonwoo and Mingyu.” said Jun hitting the three names mysteriously.

 

Jeonghan became more scared. Now, he’s turned pale. And based on how Jeonghan reacted, Jun thought he was right.

 

“Guess my pattern is right.” Jun smiled.

 

“What do you know, Jun?” asked Jeonghan carefully since Jun might have observed beyond a normal eyes could see.

 

“I am looking this whole time, hyung. My main purpose is you.” Jun smiled handsomely. “But you know, I noticed something about those three too. Joshua hyung might be one but I guess he’s really a gentle man.”

 

“I’m scared of you now, Jun.”

 

“Don’t worry, secrets are safe with me. Let me explain. First, you had a thing with Seungcheol hyung. The last time were in Japan, you quarreled with Wonwoo. Then, lately, you were put in the care of Mingyu.”

 

“You are really terrifying.” said Jeonghan scared of how accurate Jun could be. “How can you tell?”

 

“Hyung… I can tell the difference of your red spot and another spot, if you know what I mean. I know there’s something urging you but my question is what were you thinking or feeling at those times?” asked Jun politely with no intended harm.

 

Jeonghan was taken aback. “I-I don’t know.” feeling guilty.

 

“Don’t be guilty. It is probably your sickness. What I am concerned is… who do you choose?”

 

“I’d rather not answer that.” replied Jeonghan with blushing cheeks.

 

Jun giggled. “You might be confused but I believe there’s only one at the end. They’ve shown great chivalry. I can tell.” looking at Jeonghan “No matter who you choose, hyung… I am here to support… also to judge.” he teased.

 

“You are silly.” getting slight relief.

 

“Do you somehow feel disgusted doing it?” asked Jun. “If you could answer.”

 

“I don’t know. It appears that I was the one initiated it.”

 

Jun chuckled. “You know you are their weakness. They can be tempted easily… You are hard to resist, hyung.”

 

“I am still the one at fault.”

 

“You and them for your peace of mind.”

 

“I’m getting crazy mad right now. I don’t know what to do.”

 

“Let it be. Keep it yours. I won’t tell anybody.” clicking on every vending machine they would encounter outside their hotel.

 

“I am really lucky for having you. Thank you.” said Jeonghan who enjoyed watching Jun select and grab a, undeniably, weird drink. “You want to drink all of these?” including the one he’s holding.

 

Jun nodded cutely. “Let’s try everything at the park.”

 

“Great! Let’s chug all these- uh- quite extraordinary drinks while resting.” problematic after reading a different combination drink. “Let’s hope our stomachs will be okay.”

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Ode To You_ JAKARTA

 

Jeonghan was with Jun always. A different buddy this time. He’s always sleeping. One time he wasn’t able to get up, Hoshi thought he’d do the same thing as what he did when he pressed his fingers. And voila! It worked! Although, still surprising.

 

“A-are you okay?” Stated Hoshi while patting Jeonghan again since he’s really like chocking or drowning. Next to this was a heavy nose bleed they didn’t even expect to see.

 

“Help! Help!” like falls it gushed on Soon Young’s clothes. Good thing Troy was able to join them this time.

 

“What is happening?” asked Dino in panic.

 

“Get me some ice, beautiful.” ordered Troy. “Vernon, Joshua, could you please bring here my things.” the rest was asked to get the apparatus, in case.

 

“I’m sorry, hyung.” said Hoshi all worried.

 

“What happened?” asked Joshua.

 

“I pinched Jeonghan’s fingers again like the last time.”

 

People didn’t believe it couldn’t be a possible reason. That was absurd. Minghao, on the other hand, had thoughts when he saw red spots scattering all over Jeonghan’s neck. “Let me try something.” suggested him. Minghao reached Jeonghan’s hand and massaged it like the one he did last time. It didn’t stop the bleeding but the spots was getting lighter.

 

Troy, witnessing everything, said “Can you try that again?”

 

“But this is really painful.” stated Minghao.

 

“Then, do it to me please.” as warned, it was extremely painful. “Geez, I thought I’d lose my hand.” after that, the spots was, one by one, disappearing. He advised Jeonghan not to go to the concert but Jeonghan said he’d take it lightly.

 

Practice came, members were slowly feeling the exhaustion. Everyone was becoming literally sick. “This job is killing all of you.” he murmured to himself.

 

Seungcheol was seen out of breathe. “You okay?” approached Troy. Seungcheol nodded. “You cannot force yourself. Things might get worst.” Troy advised.

 

“I will try. Just please, look after Jeonghan… he do not know what he’s doing.”

 

CONCERT_

 

Excitement filled the hall. Seventeen was ready to fight again, for their fans. Everything was going as planned but suddenly, Jeonghan felt nauseous. Jihoon noticed and tapped at the poor angel as he signaled the staffs.

 

During the break, Jihoon immediately assisted. “We can handle this. You can’t be forcing yourself.”

 

“Jihoonie… could you lay me flat? My ears are-“ feeling a subtle faint, the two was nearly out of their balance.

 

Seungkwan assisted. DK got the fan. Joshua with the bottle. “You cannot continue.” advised them. Same opinion as Performance team.

 

Meanwhile, looking at the screen, Minghao noticed Seungcheol “He’s breaking as well.”

 

“Poor hyung.” uttered Dino.

 

“We must convince them.” added Jun.

 

“Then, get ready to take charge guys.”

 

An intense feeling immerged amongst the members when the 4 members of Hiphop unit seemed to return with two wounded soldiers. Seungcheol and Wonwoo. Seungcheol had a breakdown while Wonwoo’s body couldn’t seem to handle the activity.

 

“You alright?” asked Mingyu.

 

“I’m sure Carats will understand.” added Vernon.

 

There was too much happening back stage. On the top of that, they needed to decide the soonest.

“I’m sorry.” said Seungcheol. “I cannot continue.” he surrendered.

 

“I will recommend for you and Jeonghan to fly back to Korea as soon as possible.” taking note of the others “Dino… you sure you can handle your stomach pain?”

 

“Yes. Leave the performance to me.” answered Dino.

 

“Wonwoo- you sure you’re okay? You might collapse. Watch it.”

 

“Yes doctor.” Wonwoo answered as he drank water.

 

The pressure now is on Soon Young and Jihoon. The two apologized but they’ve got no choice right now. They should all be healthy no matter what if they wanted to continue performing.

 

Sadly, Seventeen announced the condition of the two older members and as disappointing as they may sound, they hoped Carats would understand.

 

“Gwenchana!” shouted the fans repeatedly. It was sad but health was also their priority. Hearing the concerns of the Carats, the boys regained energy. Besides, only Carats have this culture of having a Bias, Bias wrecker, Bias wrecker wrecker, Bias wrecked wrecker wrecking, swervers and whatever they may call just to declare that everyone in Seventeen is called their Bias. (*This is just an exaggeration. haha!)

 

The concert was successful anyway. Both parties enjoyed the concert and they were very thankful to one another as well.

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Before flying to Korea, Troy must tell the boys what happened to Ye Jun. He passed the letter first to the boys before he sadly announced that Ye Jun was only relying on the machine right now.

 

“He is gonna be fine!” Jeonghan shouted in grief.

 

Mingyu tried to calm him “Please, you need to calm down.”

 

“How can I calm down!” tears flowing down on his cheeks. “He can’t leave!”

 

“We know.” Joshua stated as he tried to hush the poor angel with an embrace. “He was very brave.”

 

All members huddle and support one another for their loss. “I am glad I’ve met him.” murmured one and agreed by all.

 

Ye Jun’s note:

 

Dear beloved Seventeen,

 

We might not be able to talk when you come back, my dear friends but let me say to you by this letter that I am very honored that I have met you. We’ve known each other not for a very long time but I immediately felt that I am a member of your family. I would like to express my gratitude for taking care of me and Jeonghan no matter how hard it could be. By the way, please take care of my babies in the farm. I named some baby animals in your name so I don’t think you can eat them. haha! I guess, this is a goodbye. I’ve been very happy with you guys. It was a colorful bonding. Besides, I’ve lived for so long now with the help of mine and Jeonghan’s family. As well as the energy you’ve been giving me. Thank you… It’s time for me to go. It’s pretty painful and I feel very tired already. I might want some rest this time. I love you all and goodbye.

 

I will be with you always. Literally in Jeonghan’s chest, in case my heart is compatible to his. Hopefully. So I can be with you forever. haha! This is silly and cheesy. Anyway, don’t forget to take care of your health and of one another. I love you my super adorable friends!

 

By the way, Dino, you are my favorite! Thank you for the sandwiches. You’re the man!

 

Love,

Ye Jun.