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“Hyung! What did I say earlier… were you even listening?” Seungkwan said with a frown on his lips. He was standing by Soo Min’s bed where Jeonghan was lying, a cool rag on his forehead to help his fever go down. Chan was sitting at the foot of the bed, looking dejected about the whole situation.

“I know.. I’m sorry.” Jeonghan sighed quietly, pulling the rag off his head and tried to sit up. He thought maybe he should just put on a brave face so he wouldn’t worry them… but it was obviously too late for that now!

“What do you think you’re doing?!” Seungkwan pushed him back down and snatched the rag out of his hand to place on his forehead again. “You need to take it easy, rest!”

“But-”

“No buts! Don’t make me tell on you!” He warned in a threatening tone. “Seungcheol-hyung left me in charge!”

Jeonghan couldn’t help but laugh a little at his serious face just then. Seungcheol had left back to his apartment to tend to a few more things and said he’d be back. He left Seungkwan and Chan to look after Jeonghan while Soo Min and Jisoo made a trip out to the store to get a few things that would help the sickly squirtle. Won Woo and Mingyu left for work naturally, they both hoped Jeonghan would be feeling better by the time their shift was over so they could take him home.

“Okay, I’ll take it easy.” Jeonghan gave a small smile as he let Seungkwan place the cool rag on his forehead.

“Do you want any water, or something?” Chan asked quietly.

“Water would be nice.” Jeonghan nodded his way. He immediately jumped up and rushed to the kitchen.

When he was out of the room, the older sighed. Seungkwan frowned, it wasn’t like he never saw his hyung like this before… he fell ill like this a few times during his last college semester from endless piles of homework.

“Hyung?” Seungkwan said quietly.

“Yeah?”

“How many classes are you signing up for this semester?”

“I think I’m just gonna go part time this fall. I’ll have to quit Pledis Cafe, but I’ll keep working at Pledis Pizza. Don’t worry, I’ll do better this time around.” He assured Seungkwan with a brighter smile.

"Will you promise me?" The younger boy held up his pinky to link with Jeonghan's.

"I promise."

They linked fingers and Seungkwan smiled, feeling relieved.

“Where are the cups?!” They could hear Chan shout from the kitchen.

“I’ll go help him.” Seungkwan chuckled, making his way to the door.

“Should we get one, or two?” Soo Min asked, holding up an item for the shopping cart. At no reply, she frowned. “Yah! Jisoo, I’m talking to you!”

“Huh?” He snapped out of his trance before facing her. “Yeah, to whatever you said.”

“Honey, you okay?” She placed the item in the cart before facing him with that concerned look. “Worried about Jeonghan?”

“Of course.”

“Aw, I know, I’m worried about our boyfriend too…” she sighed, looking down at their half filled cart.

“Jeez,” a small chuckle escaped his lips, “be a little more upset?”

“I am!” She nudged him. “I’m just trying to keep positive about it is all… He’s going to be okay. He just needs to rest. The guy works two jobs in the summer heat, that obviously has to play a part on it! Not taking care of himself in that kind of situation too could be to blame..." even as she tried to narrow down the reason to why Jeonghan fell ill... it was clear it also had to do with the Mi Young situation.

It got quiet between the two which made Soo Min feel worse.

"I'm gonna go get some Choco Pies. Wait here." She said before heading down the aisle they were currently in.

Jisoo remained where he stood, watching her walk away. He sighed to himself. She's pretty good at the 'Brave Face' thing, isn't she? He couldn't help but snicker at that thought. Sometimes he envied her ridiculously positive attitude and wished he could be more like her in a situation like this.

"Oh my gosh..." Soo Min muttered out when she saw the last box of Choco Pies sitting by its lonesome on the second top shelf.  "The last one!" Her face lit up before she got closer to reach up, her shortness was her enemy right about now. "Maybe I should get Jisoo to grab-" she was saying until she saw another hand reach up to grab the box the same moment she barely touched the bottom of it.

She thought it was probably Jisoo, judging the hand was a lot bigger than a female's and let alone they were tall! When she turned to look, she locked eyes with a familiar someone.

The two stared at each other for a few seconds. He was surprised to see her out and about today as she was shocked at his new hair color.

"Rock, paper, scissors." A now blonde Ren simply said, bringing the box of treats to the middle shelf, knowing it was too high up for Soo Min to reach.

"Let's go!" She accepted the challenge.

Rock, paper, scissors! Winner takes the last Choco Pie box.

Ten ties later...

"Ren!" His friend Aron shouted, sprinting up to the two. "What's taking so long?!"

"Shhh! I'm trying to win!" Ren silenced him, getting ready for another match against Soo Min.

"Oh!" Aron looked down to Soo Min, surprised to see her. Just then, Jisoo showed up to the scene.

"What's taking so lon-... are you serious?" Jisoo sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose, he had heard all about the rock, paper, scissors fiasco at her parents house yesterday.

"You two are seriously playing rock, paper, scissors in the middle of the snack aisle... for the last Choco Pie box?" Aron asked, hints of laughter in his tone. "When you both at the game, too!"

"We do NOT ! We're just evenly matched!" Soo Min said in their defense.

"Really? Then let's have a go." Aron stepped forward.

“I’ll just be taking these…” Soo Min turned and took the last Choco Pie box.

“See! You’re afraid to lose!” Aron laughed.

“I don’t have time to play with you!” She pouted his way.

“But you played with Ren!” He pouted back, like some child who didn’t get a chance at something.

“My boyfriend is at home, sick! I have to go!” She shook her head, turning to leave with Jisoo.

“He’s sick?” Ren frowned at the piece of news.

“Ah, really? I’m sorry.” Aron’s expression fell. “I hope he gets better soon.”

“He will!” She turned to them with a bright smile. “Choco Pies can cure anything!”

All three guys stared at her for a second before smiling. They knew it was just an excuse to get them!

“The Chae sister’s love for Choco Pies is a strong one.” Aron mumbled.

“Tell me about it…” Ren muttered, a small pout gracing his face.

“Tell you about what?” Soo Min tilted her head.

“We’ll just get going now.” Jisoo chuckled, turning the confused girl around. “See you around!”

Returning home, Jisoo found Chan sitting on the couch by himself, looking upset with the TV off as Soo Min headed to the kitchen with the stuff they just bought... she didn't notice the sad Charmander just now.

"Chan?" Jisoo asked, setting the bags down by the couch. He didn't have any of the items that needed to be put away quickly, Soo Min had those and was doing just that. He sat next to his small friend who looked up with that dejected look. "What's the matter?"

"..." He opened his mouth to speak, but then closed it, shaking his head after.

"Chan, you know you can talk to me..." Jisoo rested a hand on his shoulder. "Keeping it to yourself might not always be such a great idea, you know?"

He only nodded, looking down at his hands resting in his lap. About a minute passed before he looked up again to Jisoo. "Do you think... Jeonghan falling ill has anything to do with Mi Young?" He asked. Jisoo frowned. When he took too long to answer, Chan sighed. "I knew it, he got sick stressing about it, just like me..."

Soo Min was standing near the kitchen entrance, listening in on the two's conversation. Hearing Chan's words, she felt bad again. Poor Channie... She thought to herself, backing up a few steps. She made her way to the freezer and pulled out a few popsicles they just bought and headed out to the living room.

"Who wants some frozen sugar?!" She sung, coming up behind the two with a big smile on her face.

They turned to see her standing there, holding out two of the frozen treat towards them, four more were in her other hand and they assumed it was for Jeonghan, Seungkwan and herself. The fourth would go to Seungcheol if he came back in time before it melted, that is.

"Thanks." Chan managed a small smile, taking the popsicle from her.

"You're welcome!" She beamed. "I'm gonna go give one to Jeonghan. They said you should try to cool the patient inside out. These popsicles will help!"

"Patient?" Jisoo chuckled. "Are you a doctor now?"

"Dr. Pikachu, at your service!” She grinned.

She turned and headed to Jisoo’s room, leaving the two on the couch alone again.

“How does she do it?” Chan sighed.

“I don’t know…” Jisoo did the same as they both stared down at their popsicles.

Seungcheol ended up coming back shortly after. He was greeted by Jisoo and Chan who were still down about Jeonghan falling ill, the TV still off as they just say there and thought about everything.

“Yah…” Seungcheol muttered, walking up to Jisoo. “Why are you just sitting there like that being all glum?”

“What about it?” Jisoo sighed.

“Listen, I know we’re all worried about him, but sitting around like this isn’t going to make any of it go away. If anything, it’s just going to make Jeonghan feel worse.”

“But it’s so hard to cheer up!” Chan frowned, looking up with those sad eyes.

“I know,” Seungcheol nodded, “I know… but we have to at least try to think positive.”

Suddenly, Jisoo’s door opened and out came a tired Jeonghan slowly making his way out to head to the bathroom. Seungkwan was close behind, ready to help if he needed it. Soo Min trailed behind them with a small smile. She was still being positive about it all.

“Are you sure you don’t need any help?” Seungkwan asked as Jeonghan entered the bathroom.

“I can pee on my own, thanks.” Jeonghan chuckled, shutting the door.

“While he’s in there using hydro pump,”

“Noona!” Seungkwan laughed.

“Who wants to help me serve ice cream in the kitchen?!” She beamed, looking towards the couch where Chan’s face started to brighten up at the mere mention of more frozen sugar.

“No!” Jisoo let out a small laugh. “We already had popsicles earlier.”

“You had popsicles without me?!” Seungcheol pouted.

“You didn’t come back in time, so I ate it!” Soo Min chuckled with an apologetic smile. “I’ll give you two s.coo(u)ps of ice cream to make up for it, though!”

“I said no!” Jisoo got up from his seat.

“Hurry! We must save the ice cream before Leavanny get’s to it first!” She pulled Seungkwan with her towards the kitchen. “Seungcheol, hold him off! Charmander, let’s hurry!”

“Yes!” The younger boy jumped over the couch and rushed over to the kitchen as Seungcheol held back Jisoo.

“Yah~!” Jisoo shouted after them, feeling Seungcheol’s hand around his wrist he was tugged back in place. “Really?” He turned to his older friend. He was holding in his laughter, and it was contagious as Jisoo started to laugh.

“Just let them be for now.” Seungcheol mentioned, letting go of his wrist.

“Fine. But you’re dealing with the sugar high Pikachu, not me.”

Jeonghan finally emerged from the bathroom and noticed Seungcheol and Jisoo the only two in the living room. “Where are the others?” He asked, curious as he looked around.

“Done using hydro pump?” Seungcheol joked. Jeonghan frowned, a tint of pink dusting his cheeks from embarrassment. “They’re in the kitchen, getting ice cream.”

“Oh… that does sound good.” Jeonghan looked towards the kitchen, catching a small glimpse of cheerful Soo Min handing Chan his ice cream.

“Go and get some! It should help with your fever.” Seungcheol smiled, ushering him to go join the three. He nodded and headed into the kitchen, leaving Seungcheol and Jisoo alone once more.

“Feeling better now?”

Jisoo gave a small nod, the smile on his face growing.

“Great! Let’s go get some ice cream now!”

“Aish! I still don’t think we should be having ice cream before dinner.” Leavanny said with a slight worried tone.

“Relax, I didn’t know you were the mom around here!” Seungcheol laughed.

"Feeling any better yet?" Soo Min asked quietly to Jeonghan who shifted in the bed, facing her. After eating ice cream with the others, they returned to Jisoo’s room for awhile. She was sitting in a chair Seungcheol brought in from the kitchen. He had slept for a few hours since, while she sat by, looking after him. Everyone else was in the living room, watching the TV together while they let Jeonghan rest. Soo Min wanted to be nearby if he needed anything, so she came to sit by her bed.

"I'm okay," he mumbled tiredly with a faint smile. "What about you?"

"Me?" She asked, tilting her head in confusion, it made him laugh it was so cute.

"Your hip." He pointed.

"Oh!" She looked down, resting her hand on her side. "It's all better now!" She answered with a huge smile. "They can't call me halmoni(grandma) anymore!"

"That's good." He chuckled weakly. Her bright smile faltered a bit when she notice he still didn't look all too well. She was worried about him, of course! "What?" He asked, a frown showing up on his face.

"This is the first time I've seen you sick like this... I'm just worried is all." She gave a sad smile.

"I'm sorry... I didn't mean to get sick." He sighed, closing his eyes. He still felt tired even after sleeping.

"Do you still feel feverish?" She asked, leaning over to check his forehead. His fever had gone down a fair amount which pleased her.

Before she could retract her hand, he reached up and took hold of it with his own, eyes still closed. He brought her hand to his chest for him to embrace. “I’m just happy you’re here with me…” he mumbled, his frown changing back to a small smile.

She smiled at his words before getting up from her seat and proceeded to crawl onto her bed next to him. But instead of her cuddling up to him, she had him cuddle up to her instead, figuring it'd make him feel better if he was the one being embraced rather than the cliché, guy cuddling girlfriend scenario.

“Please feel better quickly, my poor Squirtle.” She hugged him tight. He only nuzzled closer to her with a happy sigh.

“Oh…” Won Woo said quietly at the door of Jisoo’s bedroom. He saw Jeonghan cuddled up to Soo Min, fast asleep in her arms.

“Yo~!” Soo Min smiled in a whisper, trying to give a small wave but her left arm was trapped under Jeonghan’s and her right was under his neck… when she waved, his hair nearly got tangled on her hand. She giggled quietly. “Jeonghan’s hair says hi.”

Won Woo let out a small laugh before walking over. He had just got back from his shift at Pledis Pizza with Mingyu and Junhui. They came by to see how Jeonghan was doing, hoping he’d be able to go home with them. The other two were out in the living room, talking with Jisoo and the others who still hadn’t gone home yet.

“What are you doing?” He asked once he was standing beside her bed. He pointed to their position.

“I’m wearing the pants.” She smirked.

“Of course you are.” He rolled his eyes. “How is he? Any better?”

“His fever went down a little.” She quietly explained. “Now he’s just sleeping. I’m wondering if he’ll wake up anytime soon… he seems knocked out.” Her tone started to rise when she noticed how her sleeping man didn’t stir in his sleep when she accidentally tugged on his hair that slightly got tangled on her fingers earlier.

“Yes, he tends to sleep like a rock when he’s really exhausted.” Won Woo explained, his voice going up to the normal talking level. Jeonghan wasn’t going to wake up anytime soon.

“I suppose he’s staying the night, then?”

“It wouldn’t matter, really.” Won Woo shrugged. “There’s no sense in trying to wake him just to go home… he seems more comfortable here.” He smiled when he saw Jeonghan bring Soo Min closer to him in his sleep.

Soo Min let out the most cutest giggle and the sound of a muffled laugh was heard by Jeonghan. He had woken up.

“Eugh, too much cuteness. I can’t stand you two.” Won Woo shook his head, pretending to be appalled but in secret he was fanboying just a little. Soo Min’s persona was rubbing off on him a little, now wasn’t it?

“You’re awake.” Soo Min said, bringing her left arm out from under his and moved a few loose strands of his hair out of his face, tucking them behind his ear.

“I am out of here.” Won Woo blurted out, turning to leave with a grin on his face.

When he was gone, Soo Min checked Jeonghan’s forehead to see if his fever was completely gone yet. “How are you feeling?”

“I feel better… just tired.” He replied, closing his eyes again.

“Sleep. You don’t have to go home, just relax and sleep here for the night.” She assured him.

“Alright, thanks.” He smiled until he felt her get up, pulling away from his hold. A frown soon replaced that smile. “Where are you going?”

“To see what the others are up to. I’ll be back soon, just sleep.” She leaned down and gave him a gentle kiss to his cheek.

He wasn’t going to protest as he already felt sleep trying to take over again.

“I guess we’ll go, then.” Mingyu said as he got up from the couch. Won Woo and Junhui followed in his steps, making their way to the front door. They had stayed and chatted with Soo Min and the others for a bit when she came to see what they were up to earlier.

“Yeah, it’s gotten pretty late. Get home safely!” Soo Min got up to see them off along with Jisoo. Seungcheol, Seungkwan and Chan waved at the departing three before the other two returned to them. “It’s late, you kids should get home too!” She frowned, looking to Seungkwan. “Your parents must be worried by now?!”

“It’s okay, noona, they know I’m with Seungcheol-hyung!” He assured her. “I might just stay with him tonight.”

“Really?!” Chan smiled turning to him. “You’re staying over?!”

“Aw! Sleepovers!” Soo Min cooed. “So lucky, I didn’t get to do sleepovers when I was your age.”

“Why not?”

“Moved around too much, didn’t have friends long enough to invite them over. Jisoo was here in Seoul… does talking on Skype till we both fall asleep count?”

“Awwww, you two did something like that?” Seungkwan smiled.

“It was so funny seeing Jisoo passed out on the screen sometimes!” She laughed as Jisoo pouted with a slight embarrassed smile. “Well, I hope you boys have fun with your sleepover…” she was saying until she realized something, “speaking of boys, Hansol and Minghao still aren’t home yet?!”

“Not yet.” Jisoo shook his head, a small look of concerned growing on his face as well as hers.

“Soonyoung-hyung hasn’t come back either.” Chan pointed out.

“Hmm?” Seungcheol hummed before pulling out his phone to compose a text.

Seungcheol: Soonyoung, you’re not home yet? Where are you?

Soonyoung: I’m on my way home now! Ah, don’t worry, I have SooSoo’s kids with me too! Ran into them on the way back.

“Did he reply?” Soo Min asked curiously as Seungcheol looked back up to the worried parents.

“Yeah, he said he’s on his way back with the kids.”

“Good.” Jisoo let out a small sigh of relief. He told Hansol before that he didn’t need to tell him where he was going or when he’d be home… but being gone for so long tonight without a word was a little worrisome. The kid went to visit his parents, he figured he probably thought to stay the night or something, but how would Jisoo know about it if he didn’t shoot a text his way, or a call.

“Can Hansol and Minghao stay over, too?” Chan looked up to Seungcheol with puppy eyes.

“Eh~! No fair, I wanna stay over too!” Soo Min joined Chan’s begging antics.

“You’re more than welcome to stay over,” Seungcheol chuckled. “I just don’t know where you’d sleep in an apartment full of guys?”

“I’d sleep next to my children, of course!” She beamed, hugging Chan to her side. He immediately clung onto her just like a koala! “But that’s okay. Another time, maybe? I have to look after Jeonghan for now.”

“Yes! Take good care of my mom, Pikachu~!” Chan quickly agreed.

“I will, don’t you worry.” She grinned, hugging him closer.

Just then, the door started to open, alerting Soonyoung was back with her kids(younger roommates).

“You’re home!” Soo Min almost shouted, ushering them over to join Chan’s hug. She was so excited to see them after they were gone all day! Minghao happily joined the hug, but Hansol seemed hesitant and embarrassed to join…

“C’mon!” Chan pulled him over enough for Soo Min to grab him in.

“Were they gone that long?” Soonyoung asked as he watched the small reunion.

“All day.” Jisoo nodded. “They left before she even woke up.”

“How cute!” Seungkwan cooed nearby, causing Hansol to pull away from the hug with a tint of pink on his cheeks.

“And to think you’re leaving again, just like that?!” Soo Min started to pout.

“Leave? What do you mean?” Hansol asked, confused.

“Chan’s inviting you and Minghao to join our sleepover.” Seungkwan explained.

“You’re staying with them?” He asked while gesturing to his neighbors.

“It’s so late, it’s probably better if I just stayed the night rather than risk danger on the way home. I know Seungcheol-hyung would walk me there, but still, it’s not safe no matter who you are.”

“True…” everyone nodded in agreement. “Someone really needs to invest in a car.” Soonyoung joked.

“Car pool!” Soo Min said excitedly. “If someone got a van, we could squish everyone inside like the clowns!”

“I’d rather walk!” Hansol shook his head, not liking that idea.

“Anyway!” She laughed. “It’s getting really late, so go ahead and head over there and go to sleep! Understood?” She said in her motherly tone.

“Yes!” The younger ones replied.

“You two keep an eye on them, make sure they go to sleep.” Jisoo mentioned to Seungcheol and Soonyoung.

“Got it!” They nodded.

“I guess this is goodnight…” Soo Min gave a small pat on Hansol’s shoulder. “Sleep tight, don’t let the…?”

“Caterpies bite.” He smiled her way.

“See you in the morning!” Jisoo did a small wave as Seungcheol opened the door, Soonyoung and the other two following him out… but Hansol stayed behind for a few seconds.

“Are you not leaving? Aw, having second thoughts? You missed me that much?!” Soo Min was joking until Hansol surprised her with a brief tight hug. “Eh? What was that?” She asked, suddenly feeling worried. It wasn’t like he never gave her a hug before, but he never hugged her like that in particular.

“Something wrong?” Jisoo asked.

“Yeah, I missed you guys a lot while I was out…” he mumbled, looking down to avoid getting embarrassed. “I know it’s kinda lame that I’d say I missed you two more than my own parents who I haven’t seen for a few weeks…”

“Awwww,” Soo Min faked getting choked up on fake tears, Jisoo wrapped an arm around her shoulder bringing her close, playing along.

“Too cool to admit that in front of your friends? It’s okay.” Jisoo reached over to ruffle his hair.

“My parents and I were talking… and at one point they asked if I’d come stay with them again… probably because I wasn’t visiting a lot so they missed me.”

“That’s understandable! It totally slipped my mind, I should have been telling you to visit all this time!” Soo Min frowned.

“It’d be nice to stay with them again,” he started to admit, sending both Soo Min and Jisoo into looks of anticipation for his next words. Was he telling them he wanted to go back?

“If that’s what you want, then go for it.” Jisoo said positively.

“Yeah! If you miss them and would feel better staying there, you should go back home!” Soo Min smiled, agreeing.

“It’s nice to see you both be so supportive.” Hansol couldn’t help but smile. “Would you miss me?” He then asked.

“Of course!” Soo Min really got teary eyed this time. “But you’d come visit us often, right?!”

“... mom,” he said with a small chuckle, walking over to pull her into a hug, “I’m not leaving! Don’t cry, please!”

“You’re not?!” Jisoo suddenly got confused.

“No… even though I kind of want to, I’m happy here, with you two… I mean three!” He corrected himself, scolding himself for forgetting about Minghao. “I’ll just visit my parents more often to balance things out.”

“That sounds like a plan.” Soo Min said, wiping away a tear from her cheek, slightly laughing at herself for getting so worked up about it.

“You really thought I was about to say I’m leaving?” Hansol felt kinda bad towards Soo Min who apparently got upset despite trying to be positive about it. He realized maybe he should have been more straightforward with his words.

“It sounded like that’s where it was going.” Jisoo nodded, answering.

“Sorry.” He apologized.

“It’s alright!” Soo Min assured him. “But if you ever decided to go back, don’t be afraid to tell us, okay?”

“I will…” Hansol nodded before bringing both of them into a hug once more.

“It’s like we’re a real family!” Soo Min gushed, getting excited, making the other two laugh.

They parted with Hansol at the door, saying goodnight again before Jisoo and Soo Min returned to his bedroom after locking the front door and turning off any other lights in the almost empty apartment. It was only them and sleepy Jeonghan now.

“I don’t wanna wake him.” Soo Min whispered, standing by her bed. Jeonghan was still asleep, sprawled out on the bed like it was his own.

“Then don’t.” Jisoo quietly chuckled.

“Then where do you suppose I sleep?!” She frowned.

“On the floor.”

“Yah…”

“You can sleep in my bed.” Jisoo said loud enough for Jeonghan to head. Immediately the sleeping figure rolled over to make room on the bed.

“Funny how you coincidentally woke up at that comment.” Soo Min said, crawling into bed next to half awake Jeonghan.

“Huh? I… don’t know what you’re talking about. “ He mumbled tiredly.

“Nevermind. Go back to sleep! Sorry to disturb you!” She sung quietly, turning of the night lamp on her side of the room.

As she was getting comfortable, Jeonghan to his side and pulled her up against his chest, wrapping his arms around her tightly and nuzzled his face into the crook of her neck.

“And just what does he think he’s doing?” Jisoo said in a warning tone, sitting up in his bed across the room.

“Goodnight, Leavanny.” She waved with a small laugh.

Chapter fourty-two!

Woohoo, an update! A long one, too XD

I do apologize if the chapter isn’t flowing that well, if it seems to be jumping from scene to scene, I tried to piece them together more properly but I struggled so… unfortunately, this was all I could do! I hope next chapter will be better! >< Sorry for dragging the story on again XD SooHan’s date should have already aired(lol) by now but I keep stalling! I’m sorry! I’ll try not to do that as much as I can hahaha…. (seriously think this story will reach 100 chs before it’s all over =.= )

Fingers crossed I can update again soon >< those three long weeks of not updating was torture! XD

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