Strange Attraction [Hyunho] ✓

Chapter 35

Too exhausted from crying, Jeongin unknowingly falls asleep inside Hyunjin's embrace. The said boy is now sleeping peacefully in his brother's room; meanwhile the owner is downstairs, in the living room with his boyfriend.

"I think I can't go to your house now, hyungie. Is that okay?"

The older places his hands on Hyunjin's face, brushing his thumbs against the skin gently. "The real question is, are you okay?"

The latter purses his lips, feeling unsure himself. "I don't know... But whatever happens when I meet her, I wish you were there with me too."

"Of course I will, baby. What do you mean?"

"It's still too dangerous, hyungie. You can't be seen together with me in public yet." He weakly smiles. "But I promise I'll be fine. I'll also try to reach out to you as much as I can. Will that be okay?"

Minho lightly sighs, pouting. "Why does the world is so against us? I just got you back." Then hugs Hyunjin tightly.

"I'm sorry." The younger mumbles. His voice is slightly muffled as he presses his lips against his boyfriend's shoulder.

"I'll send Changbin and Jisung to the hospital too. Wanna make sure my puppy is safe."

Hyunjin hums, smiling at the cute pet name. "I'll come back home soon.. so wait for me patiently." Then pecks Minho's cheek. "I love you."

"I love you more, prince."

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Using Minho's car, the brothers then head to the hospital. They don't talk, seem to feel awkward despite the fact they have cried together while hugging, until a yawn slips the younger's mouth.

"Still feeling sleepy?" He chuckles, remembering the boy has slept for almost two hours in his house earlier.

"Well... I haven's slept since yesterday." He shyly admits.

"Sleep then. I'll wake you up once we arrive."

Jeongin hums, yet he finds himself staring at the older once again. "C-can I call you hyung?"

"Of course." Hyunjin chuckles. "You're my little brother after all."

"Thank you, hyung!" He smiles widely that it shows up his braces. The older can feel the genuine happiness interlacing his speaking tone.

It takes about twenty minutes for them to get there, might be way earlier if it wasn't because of traffic. Right now, the younger is still excitedly munching the homemade sandwich that Minho has prepared for them while he was sleeping earlier; and Hyunjin cannot help but adore the sight.

"You can eat them all. I can buy something later." Hyunjin says.

"Rweally??? Twis is swo twasty, hyung!"

The older laughs, instinctively pats the latter's head. "Don't talk with food in your mouth. Just eat and enjoy it."

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