As he needed to go to the bathroom, Donghae didn't think twice and went up to Hyukjae's apartment while his ex-boyfriend took the bags. The brown-haired man placed Arrow comfortably on his appa's bed, protected the boy from falling and then ran to the bathroom. At that moment, Hyukjae entered the house and locked the door, placing the purchases in the kitchen and washing his hands afterwards.

After putting the food in its proper place, Hyukjae washed his hands again and went to his room. He smiled when he saw Arrow sleeping peacefully and his heart was filled with joy because it was the first time his son had come to his home. Hyukjae couldn't wait for visits to become a constant.

- Ah! – Donghae exclaimed softly as soon as he entered the room – I didn't know where Arrow's room was, so...

- I haven't decorated his room yet because he can't come yet. But I am thinking of doing that before the ten-month birthday.

- Just put a crib there and I think everything is fine. – they laughed softly – Thank you for letting me use your bathroom. I really needed it.

Hyukjae smiled and said:

- You know you're welcome here.

- Thanks for that too. – he smiled – Do you want help with something?

- No, but thanks. And do you want to eat something?

- Yes. I'm hungry.

- So let Arrow sleep and I make some sandwiches. I know you like the sandwich I make.

Donghae narrowed his eyes and murmured after poking Hyukjae in the waist:

- Smug.

Hyukjae shrugged and chuckled when Donghae walked to the kitchen and sat at the counter. It was like before, when the brown-haired man woke up and waited for his boyfriend to make breakfast. At that time, he just walked around in his shirt, boxers and socks while smiling at his then boyfriend who was in pajamas and yawning while making a healthy smoothie for the brown-haired man after making cookies and stuff. Then they would sit on the porch and snuggle there.

However, memories were in the past and Donghae was properly dressed as was Hyukjae who opened the refrigerator to get the sandwich ingredients. He made hot chocolate too and so they sat down to eat after everything was ready.

- This turkey sandwich is perfect. – Donghae said while delighting – You know how to combine the flavors so well.

- It was worth taking the gastronomy course. – they laughed – But if you don't remember, this sandwich was made in your honor.

Donghae couldn't help but blush.

- I remember. We got home and we were hungry, so I challenged you to make a sandwich out of the ingredients we had at home.

- I thought you were going to hate it.

Donghae laughed.

- I thought so too, but... – and ate another piece – Delicious as always.

- Thank you. – Hyukjae smiled – Remember that he was a success for five months in the restaurant? Everyone just wanted that sandwich until that stupid review.

- It’s not your fault if that person didn’t understand the concept of this masterpiece. – the brown-haired man took a sip of hot chocolate and sighed happily – I was really hungry.

- You can take others if you want. I have to go to Scarecrow as soon as I leave you and Arrow at home, so at least dinner you and your mom are going to have.

- Dinner or midnight snack. – they laughed – But I won't refuse. Sometimes it’s difficult to have time to eat, even if my mother helps me at home. I just want to sleep while Arrow is sleeping and my mom does the same.

- Then I'll wrap them up and you can take them. – they smiled – But... I want to ask you something. I don't know if you will accept it or not.

- And what is this?

- Well, I have this dinner and it has been very difficult to find a pastry chef to take your place at Scarecrow. I even thought of calling Ryeowook, but he's going to work with you and I don't want to ruin your plans. Having said all that, I was wondering if you would like to be part of the team that goes to dinner on the 24th. I really need someone reliable and you are the only person I trust for that.

Donghae pursed his lips and thought about it. Working with Hyukjae again meant a lot.

- I must talk to my mother about this, since she will take care of Arrow.

- My mom can help yours. She comes here after picking up Teresa at the airport. Teresa even said that she can't wait to meet us.

- Have you seen any pictures of her?

- Many. I don't even know how my mother and Teresa met, but my mother is practically all in love there. You needed to see how she talks about Teresa.

Donghae chuckled.

- I hope they’ll be together and are very happy. – and so they smiled – But if your mother and Teresa stay at my house with my mother and Arrow, I don't see why not accept your proposal. I need money.

- And publicity. You know that I am the best person to publicize anything you do.

Donghae thought he would never stop blushing.

- Well, I'll do my best. And thanks for calling me to do this job. It's good to have another job that gets me out of the house.

They smiled at each other again and continued to eat until Arrow cried and Hyukjae went to get him. Donghae couldn't believe he got a job, but he was very excited and his mind was already working on all kinds of recipes he could make. At least things were going in a good way.

***

A few hours later there was Hyukjae helping Donghae, since again Arrow was sleeping and the brown-haired man didn’t want to carry his son and the bag with the food. Ari, who was watching a video on her cell phone – and had a lot of fun – saw her son and stood up to help her ex-son-in-law with the bags. And although Donghae said it wasn’t necessary, Hyukjae made a point of making food for two weeks so that they wouldn’t have so much difficulty in making meals.

Ari thanked the heavens for that.

- Oh! But you made so much food, Hyukjae. – Ari said and smiled – Thank you. Donghae and I have almost no time to make food because we share the time to sleep and take care of Arrow.

- He told me, but you don't have to worry about that. Now there's food for two weeks and I can always make more.

- No need to worry, Hyukjae. – Donghae said after leaving Arrow's room – But thanks for the food.

- Your welcome. – he smiled and looked at his watch – I have to go now, but you can always call me if you need anything.

- Sure, sure. Now say goodbye to your child before you go.

Hyukjae nodded and went to Arrow's room to kiss his forehead and say that he loved him and would come back to visit him. After that, he waved at Donghae and his mother and left before Leeteuk started calling. And Ari, who looked at her son taking the food out of the bags, asked:

- Did you stay at Hyukjae's house all this time?

- Yes. After we left the mall we went to his house because I needed to pee and I couldn't take it here. Then Arrow slept there and Hyukjae and I talked for a long time. He offered to make the food and even made me a proposal that I couldn't refuse.

Ari smiled.

- What kind of proposal?

And realizing how hopeful his mother looked, Donghae laughed and said:

- It's not what you are thinking. He asked me if I wanted to be part of the team because he has a dinner to do on the 24th.

- And you accepted?

- So-so. I was wondering if you are okay with taking care of Arrow with the help of Mikyong and Teresa.

- Who is Teresa?

- Mikyong's partner.

- Oh... Well, it's always good to have extra help. – she smiled – And I like Mikyong, so I hope you send a message to Hyukjae and say that you will do your job on his team.

Donghae laughed and said:

- I'll do it, but after we put this food in the freezer.

- Yes, but can we eat something today?

- Choose what you want. Hyukjae practically made food for a family of five.

They laughed and decided to eat spinach lasagna and the New York Strip, so put the other bowls in the freezer and dinner was heated in the oven. Donghae took out his cell phone and texted saying he was going to be part of the team. And Hyukjae, who was almost at Scarecrow, smiled widely.

His heart was pounding.

...O...
Days later...

Donghae was so nervous that he couldn't keep his focus on almost anything that day.

He checked that his kitchen utensils were properly cleaned. He checked that his hair was fine. He checked that his clothes were good and also checked that his watch wasn’t damaged. Donghae hadn’t worked in confectionery since the day he resigned and returning to Scarecrow after months was very challenging.

He was a person who loved challenges and faced them without being afraid of anything. However, it was strange to know that he was only there for one night's work and that Hyukjae would take him home and then go on his way.

- Why are you so nervous, Hae?

- Because I don't want to ruin everything. It's been so long since my last job and these last few months have been focused on other things. – Donghae sighed and looked at Arrow who was drinking milk on his grandmother's lap – I have to work, but I can't leave my baby and... I think I'm going to be sick.

Ari laughed and said:

- Drink some water and take a deep breath. You will do well. You can do that.

Donghae pouted and went to the kitchen to drink some water. He took a deep breath and then went to open the door as soon as he heard the bell. And when he saw Hyukjae it was as if everything had calmed down. His ex-boyfriend smiled and it was exactly what the brown-haired man needed, since he didn't want to freak out.

- Hi, Donghae.<