For moments, none of them knew what to do. On the living room table, their phones were lying side by side and actually they could have made bets on whether 3Racha's management or Minho supervisor would first get in touch.

"We just don't answer when they call!" Changbin said, grabbing the remote control.

Chan laughed bitterly.

"As if that would help... unless you want to get rid of your job and sit on the street."

Minho shook his head angrily.

"All people will see in the pictures is how we left the hospital and I put my arm around Jisung. They will probably tear their mouths much more about who was in the hospital and above all why."

Jisung had leaned on Minho and hung in his thoughts. He didn't feel like participating in a conversation about things he couldn't change anyway.

He was much more concerned that the reporters might know that he had ended up in the hospital because of the kidnapping.

He couldn't change that either, but he would have preferred his kidnapping hadn't come to the public.

He felt overpowered and didn't know exactly how to deal with the situation.

At some point he got up, went into the kitchen and then crooked with a cup of chocolate ice cream in his and Minho's bed.

For moments, he wondered why their bed sheets smelled like Chan and Changbin, but then came to the conclusion that they must have slept here when he had been gone.

In the living room, the other three were still sitting on the sofa and discussing how they wanted to proceed most sensibly.

"I have to provide my supervisor with a complete report anyway. If I don't do that, I'll get rid of my job or sit in jail. By the way, it actually can happen anyway..."

Chan and Changbin looked him shocked.

"The question remains what we tell management. They already know about the kidnapping anyway. And probably the newspapers too. But are we trying to describe Minho as a good acquaintance or are we telling the whole truth right away?"

Chan plucked his hair nervously.

"It depends on whether Minho uses or harms the media presence..."

Minho shrugged his shoulders uncertainly.

"I don't know to be honest..."

None of them had noticed Jisung, who had come back to the living room with his cup of ice cream in his hand. He sat carefully on Minho's lap.

"I- I would like it if everyone knew..." he murmured with his head lowered.

Minho looked at him in surprise.

But many of your fans won't like it. You will get a lot of hate because of it..."

"I know... But I would like it if everyone knew that you belong to me... and I belong to you."

A gentle smile appeared on Minho's lips and he pulled Jisung closer to him.

"I love you so much, baby!"

"I love you!" Jisung buried his face on Minho's shoulder.

Chan and Changbin watched the two smiling.

"I think we can tolerate a little hate. If you  both want it, we will make it public that you are engaged."

They agreed on this and the topic was ticked off for the moment.

Finally, they sat cuddled close to each other. Jisung and Chan in the middle, Minho and Changbin on the sides.

They only focused half-heartedly on what was happening on TV, but enjoyed having much more time together without having to rush anywhere shortly.

Jisung had fallen asleep in Minho's arms and Minho stroked gently over his back.

Jisung was finally back home with him. In safety. In his arms.

Smiling, he kissed him on the forehead.

Chan watched the two and also had a smile on his lips.

"Feels good that he's back home!"

Minho nodded. "Damn good! I would never like to let him go anywhere again..."

"Completely understandable... but for both of you, the time will come when it is important that he goes out again. Certainly not today and probably not this week. But the time will come," Chan muttered.

"I know... we both have a lot to process," Minho muttered.

Chan stood up carefully so as not to wake Jisung, sat down next to Minho and pulled him in his arms.

"You can do it! And we are there for you and help you with that!"

Minho leaned against him and closed his eyes for a moment.

"Do you want to... maybe you want to stay here with us for now? So if Ji wants that too, of course... but I would definitely feel better if you stayed here."

Chan and Changbin looked at each other for a moment and then nodded at the same time.

"Of course we'll stay here! You can hardly be left alone," Changbin said with a smile.

"We have to go home for a moment later to get some things, but that won't take long."

"Thank you...!" Minho sighed with relief and leaned back on Chan.

Changbin had meanwhile taken Chan's place and cuddled up with Jisung, who looked up a little sleepy, but immediately closed his eyes again.

"Say, do we want to order something to eat or does one of you feel like cooking?" Changbin asked and snuggled up a little closer to Jisung. Apparently he didn't plan to get up and cook.

"I would say we'll order something. I don't think any of us feel like cooking," Minho replied with a laugh and Chan nodded in agreement.

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So for all who are interested in the advent calendar I'll upload the intro to the two different versions now. There will be one 3Racha version and one OT8.

I'll upload them everyday till noon in CEST.

Hope y'all will enjoy it. <3