•Serenity Mansion•

"What do I gift him?" Jeonghan sighed as he explained everything to Hoshi about their date.

"I think you should ask someone from the Rose Quartz team. Wonwoo?" Hoshi suggested.

"Yeah, you're right." Jeonghan nodded, "By the way, your eyes look puffy and you keep yawning. Are you okay? Did you not sleep well last night?"

"Uh- yeah- hyung." Hoshi scratched his forehead, "I couldn't sleep last night because-"

"Because?"

"I don't know." Hoshi lied, of course. He couldn't just tell the older that he was actually with Woozi.

"Take care Hoshi, go, have some rest." Jeonghan patted his cheek.

"Oh no hyung I'm going to the office, I've some work so no day off for me." Hoshi stood up, "And all the best." He chuckled and left.

Jeonghan made his way to Wonwoo's room and knocked.

The younger opened the door, "Jeonghan hyung! Come in!"

Jeonghan nodded as he walked in and both of them sat on the couch.

"How are you Wonwoo?" Jeonghan chuckled.

"I'm fine!" Wonwoo beamed, "You're alright too, yeah?"

"Yes." Jeonghan nodded, "I need your help."

"What happened?" Wonwoo asked.

"Uh- I want to gift Seungcheol something."

"Oh date gift."

"How do you know?"

"Everyone knows."

"Wow." Jeonghan scoffed, "Anyways, I don't know what he likes and what not. Help me!"

Wonwoo's smile faded away as he spaced out. There was a time when no one knew Seungcheol better than Jeonghan but now? Now he needs help to buy a mere gift for him.

Still something didn't change. The efforts and thoughtfulness of Jeonghan while thinking about Seungcheol. He still wanted to see Seungcheol happy, just like before.

"Wonwoo-!" Jeonghan gently shook him.

"Yeah hyung." Wonwoo grinned, "I'll suggest you to buy a watch. He loves to have a collection and is actually very obsessed with them."

"Will you come with me?" Jeonghan held his arm and patted it, not ready to hear a no.

Wonwoo felt really blessed. Finally, Jeonghan was behaving like he used to do in earlier times. Finally, he was getting affection from Jeonghan that was much needed.

"Sure hyung." Wonwoo chuckled.

•Serenity Mansion•

"Mrs. Park, please send meal for one person to Joshua hyung's room." Seungkwan asked, "Seokmin hyung took food for Shua hyung but now Jeonghan hyung asked to take Seokmin hyung's meal there too."

"I'm sorry Seungkwan but they threw me out of the kitchen." The woman in her early 40s jokingly sulked.

Seungkwan laughed, "Who?"

"Jun and Minghao." Mrs. Park retorted, "They're cooking Chinese cuisine for everyone today. And don't worry I'll send something for Seokmin."

"Thank you." Seungkwan nodded as he walked towards the living room. He saw the duo bickering in the kitchen and decided to stay out of it after wishing them good luck with the food.

He sat on the couch and turned on the telivision while munching on some snacks. Soon enough, he felt a cushion being placed on his lap and over it, a human's head.

He looked down to see Vernon laying on his lap with his body sprawled on the rest of the couch while he was eating some chips.

"Yah! what are you doing?" Seungkwan frowned.

"Shut up." Vernon muttered.

"What shut up?" Seungkwan tried to remove his head, "Argh go away Vernon."

"Why do you have problem in literally everything?" Vernon focused on the telivision.

"You're literally laying over me and mhmm-" Seungkwan was cut off by Vernon stuffing some chips into his mouth.

Seungkwan pushed Vernon's cheeks to which he almost fell but Seungkwan held his t-shirt tightly and held him in place.

"Are you trying to kill me?" Vernon widened his eyes.

"I'm sorry I'm so sorry." Seungkwan held his cheek and chest gently, "Are you okay?"

Vernon chuckled as he pinched his cheeks, "Calm down. Now can I lay here peacefully?"

"Your wish." Seungkwan muttered as he looked away.

Do you mind if I say it?
Just wanna have you around
We take, then we give it
Something lifts us off the ground

Vernon flicked his fingers against Seungkwan's chin to tease him.

"I'll throw you away if you annoy me." Seungkwan threatened.

"Sorry." Vernon grinned as he kept staring at Seungkwan with starry eyes. He tried to imagine how Seungkwan's soft fingers would feel while caressing his forehead and hair. Like heaven, right?

It was when Vernon recalled. He had kissed Seungkwan once. But he doesn't remember it.

'Why do I not remember it? What did it feel like?' Vernon stared at Seungkwan's lips which were busy chewing on some snacks.

'Soft and tender. Must be like that.' Vernon scoffed. No matter how much he tried, he could never recall that one heavenly feeling.

'Can I do that again? Yeah and then get slapped this time.' Vernon rolled his eyes, 'The fuck is wrong with me-?!'

I wanna slow dance if you're feeling me now
If we don't hold hands you'll be killing me now
I need a romance, one chance
I just wanna know, will you slow dance?

"VERNON!" Seungkwan shook him.

"Wh-why the hell are you screaming?" Vernon cleared his throat, 'Can he hear my thoughts too?'

"Jun hyung has been calling you since forever." Seungkwan explained, "But I don't know where your mind is?"

"Uh." Vernon rose up a bit, "Yes hyung?"

"Aren't you a bit too comfortable there?" Jun raised a brow while leaning on the kitchen's counter.

"Don't embarrass him." Minghao mumbled while slapping his arm.

"You'll eat now or later?" Jun asked.

"When will you eat?" Vernon asked Seungkwan.

"Now."

"NOW!" Vernon replied and laid back again.

"He asked you not me." Seungkwan looked down.

"It's the same." Vernon muttered, not sparing a glance at him.

"What?"

"Oh Hoshi hyung!" Vernon looked at the older, glad that he got a reason to dodge Seungkwan's question, "Where are you going?"

"Office." Hoshi retorted, "Where's Dino? He has to go with me."

"Why are you both going to the office today?" Seungkwan asked.

"We've to review KTG's project, it's urgent. Me and Dino were in charge of it so yeah." Hoshi nodded as he saw Dino coming down. Both of them approached the kitchen.

"Smells so good!" Dino got excited.

"Take a bite." Jun offered both of them.

"How about you eat and then go?" Minghao suggested, "Although you'll miss a few dishes."

"Keep it for us, we'll eat after coming back." Hoshi chuckled, "It's too good."

"Wait I'll pack the ones we've already prepared." Jun rushed to pack the food for the two and hand it to them.

"Thanks hyung!" Dino grinned as he left with Hoshi.

Jun and Minghao were left alone in the kitchen as they were halfway done with their cooking.

Minghao was whistling casually as he was free at the moment. He decided to sit over the kitchen counter. He jumped a bit to settle their but stumbled at the last moment.

Jun was quick to hold him as he secured the younger's waist amidst his arms. Minghao looked down at Jun's face with wide eyes which was very close to him.

Meanwhile Jun was lost in his eyes, 'Why is he so gorgeous?'

No more talk, I don't know what you wanna do with that
If it's good, why you wanna hold it back?
We just work, so I know there's no going back
Where you at?

"H-yung." Minghao mumbled, "Sorry."

Jun was back to his senses as he gradually retracted, "Why would you say sorry?"

"If you wouldn't have saved me, I would have messed it all." Minghao stated.

"What?" Jun was in disbelief, "Do you really think I'll care about the food over your safety? You could've got hurt Minghao."

'How can I get hurt in your presence?'

"Minghao?!" Jun shook him, "Are you okay?"

"I am." Minghao chuckled.

"Now sit nicely." Jun patted his thigh and focused back on cooking.

"Pass me that pan." Jun asked.

"Which one?" Minghao got confused between the various pans kept beside him.

"That-" Jun himself reached to pick up the utensil. Within the process he got closer to Minghao whose breath hitched once again.

'Why does it always happen to me?' Minghao thought while clutching his chest, 'My heart starts beating faster whenever he's close to me.'

"Where are you lost?" Jun chuckled to himself.

"Uh- who? Me?"

"Of course you." Jun finally looked at the younger with his gentle gaze, "Is something bothering you?"

Minghao nodded.

"What is it?"

Minghao hopped down the counter. He stepped closer to the older and stared at him, "This."

If you stay for this minute
I'll never let you down

"This, what?" Jun frowned.

Minghao inhaled a deep breath as he failed to explain himself, "Nothing." He backed away.

"Hao." Jun held his arm, "What happened?"

"Nothing hyung." Minghao managed to smile, "It's alright."

"Sure?"

"Hmm."

"Wow what's this smell." Mingyu admired as he descended downstairs.

"We've got Chinese cooks today." Vernon chuckled.

"Are you in a garden or something?" Mingyu looked at Vernon who was comfortable while resting his head on Seungkwan's lap while empty packets of snacks were placed on the table.

"Yeah whatever." Vernon shrugged.

Mingyu chuckled as he went into the kitchen, "Do you need any help?"

"It's okay Mingyu." Jun grinned.

"No let me help you." Mingyu got ready to assist as Jun finally gave him some work.

"Now where are you both going?" Seungkwan asked as he saw Jeonghan and Wonwoo coming down.

"We've some work." Jeonghan didn't reveal the truth. Of course he wasn't willing to get teased, "Do we need to buy something for you guys?"

"Please bring ice creams." Seungkwan insisted.

"Instant noodles too." Mingyu added.

"We can just order it online." Vernon retorted.

"Can you bring those fancy wine glasses?" Minghao asked.

"Then bring wine too?" Jun chuckled.

"Guys!" Wonwoo intervened, "Just discuss it and text one of us, we're leaving now."

"Here take a bite from this and then go." Jun called.

"Yeah." Jeonghan chuckled as both if them went to the kitchen.

Wonwoo frowned a bit as Mingyu didn't even spare a single glance at him. Jun was the one who offered Wonwoo his bite while Mingyu got busy with Jeonghan and Minghao.

Wierd. Wonwoo thought. Usually, Mingyu was the one to look at him before anyone else.

"Let's go Wonwoo." Jeonghan tapped his shoulders.

"Yeah." Wonwoo forced a smile as he left along with the older.

•Serenity Mansion•

Wonwoo walked into the rooftop to find Mingyu standing alone against the railings. He went on to stand beside the younger.

"Oh hyung." Mingyu chuckled.

Wonwoo knew things were too awkward between them. They had stopped hanging out together and Mingyu wasn't around him as much as he used to be, earlier. They were drifting away and he didn't know why.

"You look worried, what happened?" Mingyu asked.

"Something happened today and I wanted to share it with someone." Wonwoo stated, "Will you listen?"

"Why not?" Mingyu turned towards him.

"So I went out with Jeonghan hyung today to buy gifts for Seungcheol hyung and-"
-

"I like this one, I think it will suit him." Jeonghan pointed at one watch.

"Hmm I think it's okay but let's see more." Wonwoo suggested.

"Yeah-" Jeonghan went on but that was when some unknown and faint voices clouded his mind.

"Hyung let's see more?"

"You're right I guess." Jeonghan nodded as the other male dragged him around.

Jeonghan immediately looked up to Wonwoo who was already staring at him, "This is the first time we came shopping together, right?"

"Of course hyung." Wonwoo chuckled hesitantly.

"Then why-" Jeonghan's breath turned uneven as he held the nearest counter for support.

Wonwoo was quick to hold him in place as he offered him some water.

Jeonghan gulped the water after which he nodded. Wonwoo understood what he was going through so he decided to divert his attention.

"Hyung I'm hungry, let's eat something first then we'll buy the gift." Wonwoo excitedly stated.

"Yeah sure Wonwoo." Jeonghan chuckled.

"Come, let's go." Wonwoo held his hand and dragged him away.
-

"Did you tell Seungcheol hyung?" Mingyu asked.

"No." Wonwoo nodded, "He's preparing for the date, I can't ruin his mood. I'll tell him tomorrow."

"Are you worried about Jeonghan hyung's health?"

"Very much." Wonwoo stated, "His health is really sensitive. And in turn, I'm really scared for Seungcheol hyung."

"Don't worry hyung, everything will be fine." Mingyu assured.

Wonwoo nodded in denial, "Yeah, I hope everything will be fine. Because the day we see Seungcheol hyung crying again, it will be over for all of us."

Mingyu stared at him, his eyes asking for further explanation.

"There was only one time when we saw him cry like crazy. It was when we heard the news six years ago." Wonwoo explained, "Before that, only Jeonghan hyung had seen him cry. After his departure, Seungcheol hyung had always tried his best to only smile in front of us so that we would never feel sad. But who knows how much he had suffered behind the closed doors.

I can't see that happening again. Because this time, he'll totally break down. We aren't ready to witness him like that. That's why I'm saying, I'm not only worried, I'm scared. I hope our plan goes as we've plotted it."

"Don't worry hyung, I'm sure everything will go as planned." Mingyu chuckled lightly after which he looked away.

"Uh- Mingyu?" Wonwoo asked, "Are you alright?"

"Me? Of course." Mingyu nodded, clearly not getting the point.

"Anyways, I bought a watch for you too." Wonwoo showed him the box, "It will suit you."

"Thanks hyung but-" Mingyu stated.

"Don't say no." Wonwoo held his hand and gave him the box.

Mingyu stared at him as he gulped, 'Don't make it hard for me when you don't have any feelings.'

Mingyu chuckled as he retracted his hand and pretended to get busy while opening the box.

'Have I done something to hurt him?' Wonwoo thought to himself, 'Why has he changed so much?'

"This is really awesome." Mingyu complimented after unboxing the watch.

"Mingyu?" Wonwoo muttered, "If you have anything in your mind, you know you can share it with me."

"Yeah hyung." Mingyu nodded.

"Are you seriously fine?" Wonwoo placed his palm over the younger's, "Is something bothering you?"

"Not at all." Mingyu chuckled as he subtly retracted his hand, "And thank you for the gift, hyung. You're really considerate."

"Nevermind." Wonwoo muttered, "I'll go."

"Okay." Mingyu stated with a grin.

Wonwoo frowned as he began to leave. How come Mingyu didn't ask him to stay longer as usual? Something had definitely changed and Wonwoo didn't seem to like it.

It won't work out
If we don't have a say in this world now
Taking turns in this dance now
I won't forget about you

A/n : The next chapter will be what y'all want!

And see this!!!!

Take care everyone!
-Jeonghanneyonghaseyo