Stubborn

Secrets

“L'joe please calm down.” Changjo tried again to approach the angry blond.

“Calm down?” he asked “You expect me to calm down? HA!”

With impeccably bad timing Niel opened the door halting the words of the tip of his boyfriend’s tongue.

“Hey, what’s…” he stopped when L'joe turned to look at him.

His eyes held so much anger the younger was afraid to speak. He stood still waiting for the latter to say something but nothing was ever said. The confused brunette motioned towards the blond only for the older to growl at him as he threw the hospital letter at him. Niel stood in shock as L'joe stalked down the hall and into his room, the door slamming behind him.

The brunette looked at the note that L'joe had shoved into his hand and sank to the floor. A big bold ‘Positive’ was at the bottom of the page. His heart sank as everything clicked together in his head. Was this it between them?

“Wh-why? Why did you g-guys tell him? You promised.” He whimpered as he sank to the floor, tears slipped down his cheeks.

Within seconds Chunji, and Ricky were at his side while Cap Changjo only moved a little closer as they debated whether or not to go after L'joe.

“We didn’t tell him. I swear” Ricky spoke up first as he tried to get Niel to look at them.

“He’s right, we never said anything. He, he uh opened your hospital letter and then blew up at us because he saw we weren’t surprised.” Changjo added when Niel finally let himself collapse into Chunji’s waiting arms.

Niel was a sputtering mess as he cried and there was only so much they could understand. One thing was for sure nothing good could come from this. L'joe had a stubborn streak a mile wide and there's no telling how long the blond would give them all the silent treatment.

“Shush, everything will be okay. I promise” Chunji cooed as he Niel’s hair soothingly hoping deep down that everything would work out in the end.

Niel on the other hand wasn’t so sure. He’s never seen his boyfriend so mad at him. He certainly didn’t see it coming. All because he was pregnant? Could the idea of having a child be so bad? He desperately hoped not, because he wanted his baby…their baby.

After they managed to get Niel up off the floor and fed they tried to get Niel to sleep but needless to say L'joe didn’t want him around. The brunette also didn’t want to sleep on the couch. He didn’t want to be alone either not that they would have left him alone anyway.

After that day things became pretty hectic. L'joe still wasn’t speaking to any of them but that much was already expected. Their schedules didn’t leave much time for them to talk anyway. If they weren’t sleeping they were preforming, and if they weren’t preforming they were eating. The silence that traveled with them lately was off putting to other groups who knew they were just as rowdy in real life as they were on variety shows.

The tension between L'joe and everyone else continued for over a week to the point that even the usually calm Changjo was beginning to get agitated with the rapper. At least Niel was getting better. At first they thought maybe he and L'joe finally talked but when L'joe continued his silent treatment it made the others wonder what was up.

“Changjo, psss, Changjo come here.” Ricky whispered after Niel got up to go to the kitchen.

“Baby what? You know I’m trying to sleep.” The youngest moaned as he reluctantly climbed out of his bed and into Ricky’s.

“I’m worried about Niel” he said in a hushed voice for fear the brunette would come back at any time.

“Shouldn’t you be more worried about L'joe? Niel is actually getting better.” The youngest replied with a sigh.

“That’s exactly why I’m worried. L'joe is still giving everyone the cold shoulder what reason does Niel have to be happy about?”

Ricky’s question struck a cord in the latter. What reason did he have? Aside from his child that is. Whenever they fight both are miserable until they made up. What could possibly be going on in the Niel’s head? If anything he missed the old times where they were too busy picking on each other to worry about anything else, epically since they stop having serious fights a year after debuting.

Now they were all pared off having developed more than friendly feelings for each other and things seemed to get more and more complicated as time went on. Chunji’s miscarriage, Niel’s pregnancy, and L'joe’s stubborn attitude were just a few things. Couples fight every now and again that much the younger knew and understood. What he didn’t understand was how the blond could just stop talking to them over a misunderstanding; a secret that they all found out about on accident. How could he not even acknowledge the fact that he and Niel were having a child?

“See, you understand what I mean now don’t you?” Ricky said and then kissed the worry lines on Changjo’s forehead. “We have to keep an eye on him and make sure he’s really alright and somehow get him and L'joe to talk.”

“Yah, I leave for two seconds and you take my spot?” Niel said as he opened the door only to find Changjo in his spot next to Ricky.

“You snooze you lose,” the maknae replied with a teasing smile, but motioned to get up anyway.

“No, you can stay. I’ll just sleep in your bed okay?” Niel offered since they were already comfortable.

Changjo nodded snuggling closer to Ricky ecstatic about the prospect of returning to bed. Though he did plan on keeping an eye on the older.

And keep an eye out they did. Over the next few days the couple secretly stalked Niel. They knew it was risky and that asking him would be the better option but also knew the brunette wouldn’t share his thoughts. On the third day nothing had changed and the pair figured it be best to call it quits. Even though it still bothered them that Niel seemed to be gradually getting better when everything was still such a mess. It also didn’t take a genius to see that the brunette’s eyes still reflected pain.

That night it was Niel’s turn to sleep with Changjo and Ricky after bunking with Chunji and Cap yesterday. The latter turned in early after a rough day of practicing. L'joe had also went into his room, while the other three took their turns in the showers.

After everyone was finished bathing Ricky insisted they make a pallet and sleep on the floor together. Changjo didn’t argue and neither did Niel. He gave a funny look but aside from that he laid down and let himself be sandwiched by the maknaes.

The next morning they were all startled awake by Niel’s phone. The vocalist groaned as he shot up and out of the room to take the call.

“Baby,” Ricky whined at a still half asleep Changjo while he shook him. “Go check on him. My leg is asleep.”

His boyfriend shot him a look but got on his feet as quickly as his sleep fill haze would allow. He found Niel in the still dark kitchen facing the wall, to distracted with his call to notice the youngest.

“Yes, this is Ahn Daniel. No, I didn’t call yesterday to cancel. I want to change my appointment time to this morning instead of this afternoon.” He whispered still unaware of Changjo’s presents.

“Yes, yes I know you have to be over eighteen to get an abortion without parental consent. If you look at my form you would know I’m over eighteen. Yes I know to bring my id.” He continued in an aggravated rush glancing from side to side nervously. “Okay, thank you. I’ll be there by five thirty.”

In the shadows Changjo held his breath. He couldn’t believe his ears, he just couldn’t. “You’re not serious, are you?” The question slipped out before he could stop it drawing Niel’s attention straight to him.

The brunette gasped lightly but didn’t say a word as the maknae came out of his hiding place and walked into the kitchen and flipping on the lights.

“Niel?” he said softly testing his voice. “Why?” When the other name no move to speak he continued. “I-I thought you waned your baby. Is L'joe putting you up to this?” He asked, the anger building in his voice.

“I, he, no. He didn’t ask me.”

“They why?”

“Because, it’s obviously what he wants. I’ve never seen him so mad, all because of this.” He explained placing his hand on his stomach. “I can’t take his silent treatment anymore, I just can’t.” he finished tying to walk past the dancer but Changjo blocked his path.

“You can’t”

“I’ve, already decided Jonghyun. If this is what I have to do to fix things for everyone then so be it. Everything’s messed up because of me and now I’m fixing it.” He admitted with a sad sigh, determined to have everything back the way it was. “I’ve made my peace with it and said my goodbye’s to him or her. Please let me pass. I can’t be late.”

Changjo stood there for a moment longer. Niel couldn’t possibly think this would fix everything? He could see the agony of this decision in his eyes, but also the determination. He honestly didn’t want to let him go, but he found himself moving to the side.

He remained in the hallway as Niel went to get ready. As he waited for the brunette to finish getting dressed his mind was running a mile a minute. He had to think of something, he couldn’t let Niel do this to himself.

Niel finished dressing about ten minutes later and breezed passed Changjo and out the door without looking back. Changjo on the other hand rushed to Chunji and Cap’s room and flipped on the light startling the vocalist.

“Changjo what the hell is the matter?” Chunji asked to his eyes trained on the youngest.

Instead of answering Chunji’s question he instead climbed on their bed and straddled Cap, shaking him awake. It took a few shakes to stir the leader. No surprise there.

“Changjo, what the ? It’s too early. Go Away” Cap moaned as he attempted to turn away from the maknae and go back to sleep.

That only served to piss off the dancer. He gripped Cap by the collar and yanked his up to a sitting position their faces inches apart.

“Wake the hell up. Please.” Changjo begged alarming the latter two.

“Changjo, what’s the matter?” Chunji cooed as he saw tears building up in the younger’s eyes.

“You have to get up, he can’t, he just can’t; you have to stop him.” He went on still slightly shaking the leader.

Cap and Chunji briefly glanced at each other neither able to make heads or tails of it.

“Changjo, slow down, breath and then start from the beginning so we can understand. The leader instructed, wanting desperately to know what has their usually cool, calm, and collect maknae so disturbed.

Changjo did as he was told and took a deep breath before speaking again. “Niel, its Niel, h-he going to get an abortion!”

“You can’t be serious!” Chunji breathed out bordering hysterical.

“Of course I’m serious or I wouldn’t be in here.” He confirmed a felt Cap tense in response and then growl angrily.

“Let me up Changjo.” Cap said in a low dangerous tone.

The younger mover over to hover next to Chunji who looked as if he’d have a breakdown at any moment. Changjo relaxed a bit, relieved that Cap was going to fix the situation, but the look in the older’s eyes had him anxious. He was tempted to follow him but Chunji’s stunned silence had him worried. In the end he choose both. He coaxed Chunji to his feet and they both followed the silently fuming Cap, who didn’t seem aware of their subsequent sneaking. They paused around the corner as the leader stopped in front of L'joe’s door and knocked with a ferocity that would have woke the dead.

“What!” L'joe screamed on the other side of the door, but the leader never answered only knocked again.

They watched as the blonde yanked open the door and was met with a swift punch to the face. The crippling hit sent L'joe crashing to the floor and had the latter two cringing at the brutalness of it all. It took them a few moments to realize L'joe was cussing up a storm in English as Cap stepped into his room and closed the door. Now all they could do was listen on the other side of the door praying the leader didn’t kill him. 

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Amalya
#1
Chapter 9: So that was quite a cute ending. They really do have, as you've put it before, a petty but loving attitude between the two of them. haha We do still need to work on your typos (those homophones are a pain in the , I know), but the pacing was good.

From the intro with how you painted the panicked and sort of desperate scene with Niel going into labor and everything thereafter. Totally had to grin at Changjo's role and then his muscle man act. haha And you sectioned them off well in terms of what I imagine they would be doing in that actual scenario. lol Cap would totally be talking L. Joe down too. XD And it feels like you've done at least a little bit of research for the whole labor process and whatnot (i.e. the physiological process of it as well as the medical process as seen at the hospital).

I felt so bad for L. Joe though when they finally did get to the hospital. Yes Niel. Stop being a . -_- Hormones man. >.> lol That was definitely an interesting incorporation of Niel's mother too. Nice touch indeed. And I grinned like an idiot when she was "on L. Joe's side" more or less. ;) The whole exchange with the chosen name, and possible pettiness behind it, was amusing for the most part. I was not expecting L. Joe to have that statement come to mind. Later maybe, but in the delivery room? Hmm.

Also! Kudos for trying to get Niel to be not the umma! Your reasoning for why it didn't work anyway was priceless. XD And the entire scene with Areum was just adorable. Uncle Changjo and Ricky. Bahaha! I sort of missed seeing Chunji in this update, but you covered all the bases and whatnot. Their daughter was adorable. L. Joe does have a little bit of an evil streak in him (I about died when you mentioned fun dip). And bath time sounds like an adventure. Every time. >.>

Well done with finishing it up though. Especially in regards to how you continue to tie in real events like Niel's solo work and the group debuting.
hyangsu #2
Chapter 9: Super cute ending! I was smiling like a fool. Thank you for the lovely story author-nim!
sritlaekenoise #3
Chapter 9: So cute thank you :)
mamdalida #4
Chapter 9: Thanks for this story.. :)
Amalya
#5
Chapter 8: Definitely an interesting update and that opener was intense! XD Gotta love a pissed off Cap, especially when L. Joe is being a doobus. hehe But I think you handled it well, all thins considered. It's no surprise he was emotional considering what he went through before as well. I find it ironic/interesting that L. Joe continues to be oblivious to most 'secrets' and the others are decent enough at finding out, but it makes for fascinating exchanges later. Like this one. ;)

That was a good hint too for L. Joe to find the right place. Go Changjo for giving just the right tidbit of information! And of course I had to love L. Joe's determination. I'm glad you took his reaction into consideration too when he got to the place. I think I would have gotten sick too. And it was a perfect way to get them together too. That was certainly a nice touch. :) And such a sweet scene, even if they do have a hard time figuring each other out beyond those tense meetings. lol

As for the ending... that was hilarious. I think he's gonna have two black eyes or something, but at least things have been sorted out. It was a nice way to wrap things up. Well done. ^_^

I would caution you about some general typos throughout (nothing that interferes with comprehension) but those damn homophones continue to be a pain. You may want to check weather (instead of whether), hear (instead of here), and the easy to do typo of defiantly (instead of definitely). Overall though, good job of pulling it together and I'm looking forward to seeing the next - and potentially final - update! Woot! XD
mamdalida #6
Chapter 8: yay.. thanks for updating.. :))))