the male scoffed, taking a big part of the hotdog in stick to vent out his frustration. ❝no one, like no body, ever dared to reject a xiao dejun pouting!❞

he had woken up surprisingly early despite of the lack of sleep he had. he had spent a couple of minutes staring straight to the ceiling before he had planned to go out and probably have a morning walk by the park to clear the thoughts he had from yesterday. he couldn't believe all his antics didn't work on that man. he tried to look professional, talk to him politely even though that man was sending daggers at him with those glares of him, and even begged. xiaojun even gave him his adorable pout yet what did he get? a stern, "get out!".

mumbling countless of curse words here and there, xiaojun continued to eat the hotdog he had held with a stick. he didn't plan to buy food while having a walk in the park but he was starting to get hungry. lucky for him, he had brought spare money. now all he could do is pray that once he gets back to his apartment, he's going to see that cute little kid with the landlord with him cooking breakfast out of pity for him or, stumble upon some cute guy who would ask him out for breakfast.

❝the second one sounds great.❞ stopping by a bench, xiaojun then shook his head at the thoughts piling up. ❝you can't be thinking of cute guys when you haven't found a job yet!❞

the male scolded himself, hitting his head in the process before he continue to eat his delicious hotdog that he had bought from a food stand on the way to the park. staring out of space, xiaojun was about to take another bite but a dog's bark snapped him out from his thoughts and caught his attention.

raising a brow, xiaojun just had a great idea to make the dog drool. ❝you want this?❞ he gave out an evil chuckle before he slowly started to eat the hotdog.

the dog, wagging her tail, quickly went over to xiaojun and placed her paws down to his lap. the beagle had her tongue out before barking.

having her close was already enough for him, and now she's barking? ❝no, it's mine.❞ he said, getting possessive over his hotdog.

it then surprised xiaojun when the dog started to hop and reach for the hotdog. with eyes widened, he leaned back and raised his hand up to protect his beloved hotdog from the hungry dog.

❝bad dog!❞ he scolded, pointing a finger at the growling beagle dog.

just as xiaojun was about to finish his hotdog and finally shoo the dog away, he had heard a shout coming from someone not so far and is running towards their way. turning his head to that direction, it was as if time stopped for him upon seeing a cute guy sweating and looking worried.

was his prayers answered?

"bella!"

pulling the hotdog away from his mouth, xiaojun fed the dog while his eyes were still focused on the guy running. ❝you know what? it's your lucky day.❞ noticing that they have locked eyes, he quickly lowered his head down and gave the dog the most cutest smile he could make. his attitude towards the dog was quite different from before. ❝eat a lot, alright?❞

obviously trying to impress that cute guy that's running towards him.

pants being heard, xiaojun held himself back from looking up at the boy who's already standing in front of him. ❝bella, how dare you run away from me?❞ the guy crouched down and was surprised to see his dog eating something.

acting clueless, xiaojun had his mouth agape before pointing at the dog that he had sacrificed his hotdog to. ❝this is your dog?❞

hearing him chuckle then made xiaojun feel like he had step foot inside heaven, which a sinner like him shouldn't be in. the guy nodded his head while patting his dog, ❝i'm sorry if she caused you trouble.❞

it was no problem at all. he didn't mind having his only hotdog being eaten by a dog, he didn't mind at all. as long as it led him to meeting this cute guy. ❝and her name is bella? that's pretty..❞ xiaojun squinted his eyes as he wanted to sound funny for the guy. ❝twilight-y.❞

to xiaojun's success, it made the guy let out a chuckle. ❝she ran away from me the moment i looked away for a second.❞

just staring at him, he wasn't to look like a creep, xiaojun couldn't believe that someone like this guy actually existed. was his prayers really answered? was he given this cute guy to make a move on? whatever destiny or fate had planned for him, he wasn't going to let this moment go to a waste. ❝i'm xiaojun by the way.❞

the male who just introduced himself was taken a back when the guy looked up and stared at him as if he had said something wrong. the nervousness running through his veins then disappeared when he had seen him laugh, once again feeling heaven surrounding him. ❝you aren't supposed to introduce yourself to strangers.❞

❝i guess i'm not a stranger anymore, right?❞ xiaojun also giggled, holding himself back from throwing dozens of compliments towards this cute guy to prevent himself from looking or sounding like a creep. ❝your name?❞

❝what if i'm a criminal that just got out from jail?❞ the guy said with his brows said.

tapping his chin with his bottom lips puckered, xiaojun tried to think of a way that could make this cute guy trust him and say his name. ❝let's also say i'm also a cop from an alternate universe.❞ he said, leaning close to the guy that was surprised with his bold move.

the guy pulled his dog close to him as he stared at xiaojun with his brows furrowed, wondering what game he was playing.

❝then i would arrest you for a fourth offense in thievery,❞ xiaojun could see how confused the guy was, only making him smirk. ❝for stealing my heart with that smile of yours.❞

the guy couldn't believe that he felt his cheeks heat up at that cheesy pick up line that he had probably heard to seen in the internet one time. shaking his head, he reminded himself that he was already in a relationship and he shouldn't go out acting this way towards other people. ❝i'm yangyang, liu yangyang.❞

moving away, xiaojun had a wide grin on his face. ❝so we're saying our full names now? i'm xiao dejun.❞ the male then tilted his head to the side in curiosity, ❝i don't see you around. are you perhaps new here?❞

eyes widened, yangyang waved his hands as a no and also shook his head at the same time. ❝i'm not usually the one who takes bella out on walks.❞ remembering the complains from his boyfriend then made the boy giggle. ❝someone is just tired to do their job.❞

someone? he must be talking about it father. xiaojun was just convincing himself to stay positive and pray once more that this cute guy right here a single pringle.

❝oh!❞ yangyang then caught the male's attention. then again, xiaojun's attention was just only at him. ❝i saw you feed bella with your hotdog.❞

raising a brow, xiaojun decided to tease the guy with a knowing look and smirk now plastered on his face.

yangyang then had his face reddened upon catching what he meant. ❝not that kind of hotdog!❞ groaning, he doesn't even know why he's still talking to him. ❝thank you, for that.❞ but he looked like a nice guy, yangyang wanted to be friends with him. ❝did you perhaps have breakfast already?❞

not only was he a cute guy, but is he also asking out for breakfast? damn, xiaojun didn't know what he did in his past life to have this kind of blessing. ❝not yet.❞

❝that's great!❞ yangyang flashed him a smile that never failed to swoon xiaojun. ❝my house isn't that far from here.❞ actually, his boyfriend's house that he's also living at.

but this was too good to be true. there must be a catch that xiaojun had to be cautious of. ❝are you asking a stranger out?❞

❝what do you mean?❞ laughing, yangyang could see that he was suspicious of his offer. ❝we already introduced ourselves, we are not strangers anymore.❞

he had a point, and he looked too innocent to be a serial killer. ❝what if i'm someone dangerous?❞ xiaojun said with eyes squinted at the guy who's now standing while holding on to his dog's leash.

❝that depends,❞ he doubts that he is but yangyang decided to play along. ❝are you some one who kidnap pets?❞ it seems like he worries more about the cat and dog than the things inside his his boyfriend's house.

❝that also depends,❞ xiaojun stood up and gave him a smile. this was an opportunity he shouldn't just let it pass by. plus, he also needed to clear his mind off about that interview he had with the grumpy ceo. ❝is your heart a pet? cause i'll surely get it.❞

is yangyang still sane enough to bring this flirt over to his house? heaving out a sigh, he started to walk away without caring if that guy would follow him. ❝actually, i change my mind.❞

catching up to him, ❝wait, i was just kidding!❞ xiaojun laughed and finally had stood beside him with a grin that couldn't be removed once he could see how red the guy's face is.

yangyang doesn't actually know how his boyfriend would act with him bringing someone over but hey, he could always say that he's a friend. it wouldn't cause any misunderstanding if he would just be honest. also, he wanted to repay back the hotdog that he gave to bella.

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the only thing xiaojun did the moment they arrived at the comfortable house that yangyang had told him was have his jaw dropped. he looked like he was entering a house coming from those dramas that his landlord would end up watching late at night. this was comfortable to them? xiaojun would actually give out his soul just to live a house like this.

❝are you just going to stand there?❞ yangyang, who's already by the front door, had called.

it first took xiaojun a good minute before he snapped back from his thoughts. ❝sorry.❞

yangyang smiled after seeing the guest's reaction to the house. it reminded me of his first being here when his boyfriend insisted him to live there. he originally had lived in an apartment which his parents planned to pay till he finishes his studies in that country he is in but his life changed the moment he bumped hendery at a coffee shop. jaemin was there to witness how he accidentally poured coffee at that expensive suit he had. yangyang expected for a scold or a shout but instead, hendery started to flirt with him. ever since then, they got close with the older exchanging numbers with him and after being with him for a good two years, hendery insisted for him to move in.

the younger didn't want to accept the offer at first but his boyfriend just had to be so dramatic and annoy him till he gives in.

xiaojun had hesitant steps while walking up to the front door, standing behind yangyang that's just a centimeter or two taller than him. upon having the doors opened, the dog quickly ran inside and made it way to somewhere that xiaojun could guess, a kitchen. if the outside was already jaw dropping then much more in the inside. it was quite modern with colors beige, white, and black dominating. the living looked like the size of his whole apartment combined. with the flat screen tv being turned on and a bowl of popcorn left by the glass table.

clicking his tongue, yangyang walked over to the sofa and took the remote control hidden under a square-shaped pillow. ❝gege always forgets to turn the tv off.❞

poor electricity bills. xiaojun could only gulp at the money being used inside this house. but what came to his mind was a question upon having someone that yangyang mentioned. gege? he probably is talking about his brother, right?

"ah, bella? you and yangyang are already here."

hearing a voice coming from the kitchen made xiaojun's ears twitch. it sounded so familiar it was as if he had just heard that voice yesterday. but before he could think deeply to it, yangyang's chuckle easily rang by to ears and brought him to a calm. ❝ge, is breakfast ready?❞

"hm, ordered some because i might burn the house down!" a voice shouted back.

turning towards the confused male, yangyang took his hand in excitement. it actually made xiaojun's heart skip a beat at the sudden touch. but first, he had to look presentable in front of this guy's brother. after all, family members' impressions always matters. yangyang caught xiaojun checking himself by the newly cleaned glass cabinet filled with trophies and other achievements and he couldn't help but laugh at him.

❝what are you doing?❞ yangyang appeared beside him.

the other was startled and flinched from his place. he then regained himself with a smile, ❝got to look great.❞ he said with his brows going up and down.

yangyang only shook his head with a laugh before dragging the guest once more. ❝ge, i brought a friend with me!❞

filling the bowl with the beagle's dog food, hendery placed the bowl down and patted bella's head before standing up and placing the pack back to its cupboard. he then went to the sink and washed his hands, his back facing the two that are already by the dining area. ❝i didn't know you'd bring jaemin over.❞

yangyang guided xiaojun over to one of the seats but the male just stood there, frozen as he found the man's back quite familiar. he then shrugged it off and corrected his boyfriend instead. ❝it's someone i met at the park. he's a nice guy! i also think bella likes him.❞ he then let out a chuckle once he remembered how clingy the dog was towards their guest.

hendery then became already upon knowing that his boyfriend's so-called friend was a he. to dry his hand up, he took a towel and wiped for a few seconds before finally turning around to see who yangyang brought over.

but it was as if the anger he had yesterday came back the moment he finally had caught a clear view on who came to be their guest.

both hendery and xiaojun had their eyes locked for a couple of seconds before the shorter male had to react violently while the ceo stood there with his arms crossed and brow raised.

❝you're his brother!?❞ xiaojun exclaimed in pure confusion while pointing a finger at the man.

mouth agape, hendery wished he had heard wrong. ❝who are you calling brother?❞

the tension between the two was noticed by an innocent boy and all yangyang could do was stare at them for seconds before he decided to speak up and get their attention. ❝you two know each other?❞

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