things seemed like it went back to normal once again. the moment xiaojun got better, it also looked like he forgot about the things he had done when he was sick. well, aside from wanting to see his beloved cat plushie leon that is. he totally forgot about having his ceo calling him a specific pet name and flustering the student, that liked him, by being topless.

what got him in a good mood was him being picked up at home by the two. he then got to see yangyang go to school and had a free ride to work. although, it got him to question as to why hendery was being distant around him. not really wanting to think too much about it, xiaojun just shrugged it off and went on with life by working hard at this company which he already got used to.

speaking of hendery, here he is right now at the finance department head's office with his elbows propped down the desk and chin resting on the palm of his hand. frustration was visible in those brows that are being furrowed and also at his lips that's curved down to a frown.

lucas, who's in a phone call with his husband, looked weirded out by having the ceo inside his office. ❝yeah, i'll call you later.❞ he whispered, covering his mouth to make sure the upset male won't be able to read his lips. ❝someone's undergoing mensungstruation❞

a laugh was heard from another line. "come home early, alright?"

humming in response, the head of finance was about to end the call but an adorable disruption stopped him from doing so.

"daddy? daddy!"

laughing at his son's cuteness, lucas was shaking his head at how crazy he might possibly look from smiling so wide. ❝hey there, little sushi!❞

"give me the phone, i also want to talk to dad— daddy, me want see you!" after hearing a girl's voice from the first part with the youngest boy trying to have a peaceful call with his father comes another disturbance but this time it's coming from their oldest. "little sushi, it's my turn— no! me talk to daddy!"

❝alright, ari big and milk guy, leave little sushi alone.❞ he can't help but chuckle at how chaotic his children are. ❝i'll try to come home early.❞

he wanted to question as how the three are together when they should be at school but decided not to since they were now starting to fight over the phone as to who will have to talk to him. sighing, he ended the call before either of the three would get the chance to speak.

now giving the ceo the attention he needs, the head of finance made his way back to his swivel chair and place his phone down on top his desk.

leaning back, a brow was raised. ❝what's wrong with you?❞

❝nothing is wrong with me.❞

one, two— the head of finance was counting as to when hendery was going to admit that something was really bothering him. he continued to have a brow raised while playing with the wedding ring he had on his finger, his eyes squinted at the ceo who's really getting passed at his world record for not yet bursting.

❝okay, fine!❞ ah, there. the moment the tall man has been waiting for. ❝but it's definitely not because of baby.❞

brows knitted, lucas was holding back the urge to snort. even though he knew who it was, which baby? ❝i didn't even say anything.❞

hendery then had his eyes widened at his sudden outburst, groaning in annoyance as he took a fistful of his hair. ❝no, not baby! i meant dejun— oh, fuck it.❞

he couldn't help it, the head of finance started to laugh at how frustrated he really was. ❝damn, hendery.❞ lucas told him, still stifling his laughs. ❝i knew you had a crush but i never knew it was this big.❞

❝it's not big!❞

❝yours?❞

❝wha— lucas!❞ the ceo clicked his tongue, standing up from the chair he was seated on and threatened his employee with his fist raised up. knowing he can't really throw a punch at this man, he only slammed it down the table and that made ever objects on top of it shake. lucas winced at the loud sound and gave a look at the ceo because of it. ❝first of all, you don't know my size.❞

shrugging, the man didn't want to get into his nerves more even though he already did. and if he does go against that statement, there's no way in heaven he was going to hear a full hour of his boss talking about his size.

❝second of all, i don't have a crush on him.❞ hendery scoffed while crossing his arms, flopping down to his seat. ❝i don't like him.❞

that sentence doesn't seem to sound right. it's full of lies and lucas didn't even need to have it processed inside his head to know that it was filled with lies. he doesn't like him? please, it's making him laugh. all of hendery's actions are obviously screaming for a guy having a crush on someone. also, with the tension those two had, anyone could have mistaken of them being in a relationship.

❝crushes are also for kids.❞ nodding his head in agreement, hendery was just making excuses to convince himself that he really doesn't have even a slight bit of admiration towards his secretary.

❝but doesn't yangyang have one though?❞ that may be accurate since the tall man had no idea what was going on between the student and the secretary. although, he had all the beef and tea for the ceo and that secretary of his.

being reminded of what's bothering him, the ceo then pointed a finger at him as if he had done something wrong. ❝that's it!❞ he more likely shouted. but then again, he has been shouting since a while ago. people outside his office might have been thinking that they were having a war inside here. ❝he has a crush on dejun.❞

❝and..❞ taking a pen, the man started to spin it on his fingers. ❝aren't you mad?❞

because usually, hendery would go berserk the moment he would find out any guy that would be associated with his lover. there's this student, a friend of yangyang's who's name is probably jeno, that the ceo had found out about him being his boyfriend's crush and lucas couldn't believe he had to hear his rant for the whole day. it even came to the point that he was starting to threaten that boy, that if it weren't just his boyfriend's friend then he could have done something.

hopefully, that something wouldn't leave him to the four walls in prison.

❝i am,❞ hendery heaved out a long sigh before answering. ❝not.❞ he then told him, his eyes softening and the volume of his aggressive voice finally toning down. ❝which is weird because i just let him like someone else! what's worse is that it's my secretary.❞

really though, what's there not to like about xiaojun? lucas even liked this guy as a friend. he can be fun and stupid at times but when the situation calls for it, he'd get hella serious. ❝does he still love you?❞

❝he does. he told me he does.❞ hendery hoped he was true to his words. ❝he explained to me about this friend of his being in a relationship of two.❞

❝ooh,❞ lucas wiggled his brows up and down. ❝double the pleasure, i see.❞

❝that's not the point, lucas.❞ placing an elbow back down on to the desk, the ceo buried his face on the palm of his hand and started to grumble. ❝he's asking dejun out on a date and i don't know what to do.❞

❝did you agree to it?❞

❝of course i agreed, he looked like he was going to cry if i would not allow him!❞ and also, hendery couldn't seem to bring himself to say no to it. he found it strange at how he was even a slight bit mad when his boyfriend asked him permission if he could ask someone else out on a date. he's jealous, that's for sure, but he's not mad.

❝hey,❞

thinking that maybe lucas might probably have an advice to give to him, the ceo lifted his head up from the palm of his head and gave the finance head a look. he had a serious expression on that made hendery raise a brow, growing impatient as he was taking time in saying a word.

and just when he was ready to hear his advice out, ❝try thinking of two bottoms going out on a date, don't you find it odd?❞

hendery only got disappointed with it.

among all people he had to go to for advice, he didn't know why he had to go to lucas. there's the receptionist who looked like she knew yangyang very well, he can go to him and ask for advice. there's also some married employees around, he can also ask them for a talk.

but no, he had to go to the head of finance and tell him all this. ❝i'm out of here.❞

❝no, no.❞ lucas reached out his hand and stopped the superior from leaving. he had his priorities straight and that's having his questions being answered. ❝think about it hendery, two bottoms.❞

and because of that, the ceo started to space out while adjusting himself comfortable back down on his seat.

but instead of just thinking about them being on a happy, innocent, and fun date, he got to the dark side of his thoughts and now saw a bed. a bed with two of them making out. yangyang looking wrecked under xiaojun with those half lidded eyes of his, cheeks blushing, and face all flushed. with the two pulling away from making out for gos knows how long, there was still a string of saliva connecting them. the student moaned a whine while the secretary smirked at how he still wanted more than just a simple kiss— shaking his head, hendery shot a glare at the grinning head of finance.

❝i'm not having this conversation again.❞ this time, the ceo stood up and the man didn't bother stopping him anymore.

aside from seeing his face heating up, lucas was bold enough to look down and saw a tent going out to camp. he snorted on his place and that caused for the ceo to snap his head around just to glare at him. lucas then pressed his lips into a thin line and politely motioned his hands for the superior to continue walking away.

with a scowl, hendery stomped his feet away and as he opened the door, someone almost bumped him it weren't for his instincts that quickly caused him to move back. still not in the mood, hendery looked down with a glare but because of who it was, his face started to burn. clicking his tongue, he pushed the shorter male to the side and left him there as he goes rushing to his office.

removing his gaze at the annoyed looking ceo, the secretary turned to the head of finance in a clueless manner. ❝did something happen to him?❞

lucas first waited for the male to place down the documents, he insisted to get, down on his table before speaking. ❝yeah, he's—❞ but paused midway as he thought of something else that could spark that angry ceo. holding back the urge to smirk, the head of finance managed to pull off a serious expression. ❝dejun.❞

the sudden change of mood then made xiaojun flinch. ❝y-yes?❞

❝he's actually disappointed at your performance these past few days.❞ knowing that he won't be able to take it for another minute, lucas took the files and flipped it. he had his eyes on it to distract himself from laughing. ❝not to mention that you got yourself sick the other day.❞

the man glanced up and saw the secretary playing with his fingers nervously. ❝d-do you think i should talk to him?❞

❝definitely!❞ coughing at how he sounded excited, lucas nodded his head with elegance. ❝yes, yes you should.❞

seeing him take a bow, his eyes followed at the secretary who went out of his office after mumbling a short thanks. he threw his back on his swivel chair and burst out laughing. if he isn't the best matchmaker out there then he doesn't know who else is.

hearing the sound of the elevator opening, xiaojun went out sweating nervously. he didn't know if what he's doing was right, if confronting the ceo about his performance in the company would a proper decision. he honestly could find himself doing poorly so far, he was doing his best in everything. also, it was just once that he got himself sick. he even reported to work even if he was sick, isn't that something the ceo should be happy about? xiaojun made an effort to coming here.

standing in front of the ceo's doors, taking a deep breath was what he did first. xiaojun then lifted his fist up just to knock. a few minutes passed by and no voice was heard inside. having the courage to push the doors open, the secretary peeked his head inside and saw the ceo there being busy with the papers down on his desk.

gulping, he took tiny steps till he finally got himself inside the office. he even broke the ice between them. ❝i'm sorry—❞

❝you must be excited already.❞ the man spoke, dropping his pen and leaning back on his chair. ❝that yangyang asked you out on a date.❞

xiaojun stood there looking clueless. right, he and yangyang had a talk the day after he got better from his fever. he was a blushing mess when the student was the one who asked him out on a date. it should actually be him doing the asking out but seems like the younger male was bolder than him. of course, who is xiaojun to refuse? to say no? he didn't even hesitate to say a yes and he couldn't help but feel the younger's happiness at his answer.

he knew he'd be dealing with hendery about this. what he didn't know was having to deal it now. didn't lucas say he was pissed at his performance? he didn't expect for them to be talking about it.

raising a brow, hendery was threatening him with his gaze as he tilted his head to the side. ❝you do know i'm not fond of sharing what's mine.❞

didn't they agree about this already? he already accepted the younger male liking someone else. wanting to convince the ceo, determination was seen in the secretary's face. ❝i promise to take good care of him and i won't hurt him!❞

it's just a date but why is he talking like he's asking the student to be his boyfriend. it made hendery scoff. ❝you don't know anything about him.❞

❝i—❞

❝favorite color?❞

he never really got to know but it's better to make a wild guess. ❝p-purple?❞

hendery's brows twitched at the wrong answer but nonetheless, he threw him another question. ❝favorite food?❞

❝hotdog—❞

❝favorite place?❞ the secretary was answering everything wrong but that didn't stop him from asking him more questions.

and it somehow irritated xiaojun already. ain't that the purpose of dates? to get to know each other more. ❝look, we are just—❞

❝favorite type of kiss?❞

the question made the secretary freeze from his place for a good second. fortunately, he got a grip of himself but could still feel his face heating up. ❝d-does that even matter?❞

❝yangyang loves kisses, if that's not obvious enough.❞ the ceo stated.

of course it's obvious, they would just suddenly make out in front of him. it's strange because he doesn't feel a slight bit uncomfortable of it. he usually acts to gag or show a face of disgust but instead, he just look at them and space out. it's really different when you're in a relationship with someone, you get to experience everything with this person. suddenly, his face started to turn red at the question he had in mind. had they already done it?

❝come here.❞

blinking, xiaojun was got back to his senses when he heard the ceo speak. ❝what?❞

❝i said, come here.❞ hendery repeated, pushing the swivel chair a little bit back.

if you ask the ceo, he also had no idea what he was thinking at that moment. maybe he was just too clouded with frustration that he was going insane. speaking of being frustrated and upset, he couldn't pinpoint as to which part he was annoyed at. was it his boyfriend asking someone else out? or, is it because of that specific someone he is asking out? maybe, it's because of not being able to join them. but since he's in denial, the last choice was left out.

too busy with his thoughts, the presence of the secretary right beside him was unnoticed. snapping back to reality, hendery pointed a finger on his thighs. ❝on my lap.❞

that came out as stern as if he was ordering him. ❝h-hm?❞

hendery rolled his eyes at how he was acting. ❝don't act like it's going to be your first time sitting on my lap. you have done that when you were sick.❞

xiaojun couldn't remember that happening but he was the one who took care of him along with yangyang so he couldn't argue. ❝that was when i was sick!❞

❝and i'm teaching you what yangyang's favorite kiss is.❞ clicking his tongue impatiently, the ceo grabbed hold of his wrist and pulled him right in front. the move caused for xiaojun to place a knee down on the chair and have his face this close to the man. ❝at least in this, you'd know.❞

lowering his head, xiaojun was contemplating whether he should really do it. it's not like it's going to be his first kiss anyways. yangyang has been stealing kisses from him already. also, it's an advantage so he wouldn't look so lost on their date. he's just going to treat this as hendery being a good friend he is.

❝well?❞

finally making his decision, a smirk was seen on hendery's face as xiaojun got himself settled down on his lap looking like he was going to blow up any moment from now. ❝i d-don't get why i h-have to sit down here.❞

the ceo placed a finger under the secretary's chin and slowly lifted it up, making him look at him in the eye. seeing him look so vulnerable and embarrassed just made hendery lick his bottom lip, slowly having thoughts straying away from holiness. ❝deal with it because i'm the one teaching.❞

❝so,❞ xiaojun's eyes trailed down at the man's lips, looking like he was being drawn by it. ❝are you not going to teach me?❞

that made the ceo to release a deep chuckle, leaning closer to him while doing so. ❝impatient, aren't we?❞

❝i j-just want this t-to get over— mm..❞

he asked for the kiss and the kiss he got. hendery smashed his lips on to the smaller's parted ones, surprising him with it. staying still for a couple of seconds, the ceo started to slowly move his lips enough for the secretary to follow. xiaojun was now melting to the kiss they had and thus having his eyes fluttering close. it didn't take him a while till he caught up with the man's movements. they started to tilt their heads to each other's opposite side and got to deepen the kiss they had.

hendery snaked his other arm around the smaller's waist and pulled him closer, making him let out a breathy moan at the touch. still immersed into the kiss, xiaojun placed both his hands on to the ceo's neck and used his thumb to caress it while parting his lips open for him.

feeling a tongue poking on his own made xiaojun widen his eyes, pulling away with force and made the ceo groan in annoyance.

❝i-i'm sorry.❞ he struggled to squirm out from his lap because of the man's arm behind him but he managed to do so in the end. ❝i-i'll have to go now!❞

with brows furrowed, it took hendery a while to realize that the kiss almost got out of hand. he was just so into it that he forgot that he was teaching yangyang's favorite and not his. mumbling a curse word, he got even more frustrated at the fact that he was loving the kiss they had, even was annoyed when it had to stop.

this shouldn't happen. his boyfriend is out there asking someone else out on a date. he shouldn't be teaching this person his boyfriend's favorite kiss. instead, ❝i should get mad.❞

but he wasn't even feeling a slight bit of it.

and while he was thinking about it, there was xiaojun leaning outside with his face buried on the palm of his hands. he was confused at what just happened inside the office, why he just let the ceo kiss him in the first place, and most of all, why he loved it.

he actually thought it'll be just a simple peck, ❝fuck, we almost made out.❞

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