8 Makes 1 Family

Chapter 5

Yeosang's POV

I was sitting on my bed, waiting patiently for someone to come and get me. I told Seonghwa last night that I would be fine with meeting both Yunho and Mingi today, but I'm starting to doubt how willing I really am. I wrung my hands anxiously, tugging my new gloves up to make sure they were secure and wouldn't slip down. I was wearing a long sleeve top to cover my arms and tracksuit pants to cover my legs. That's enough to be extra cautious, just in case something happens but they hopefully won't get too close to me. There was a soft knock on my door and I took a deep breath before replying that they could come in. The door opened and San poked his head inside, grinning happily so I could see his soft dimples. He really is quite cute.

"You ready," he asked me.

"Do you want me to answer that honestly," I asked with a raised eyebrow. He chuckled and walked inside, closing the door behind himself and sitting down on my desk.

"I know you're probably nervous but it's going to be fine, I promise. Hongjoong Hyung took Wooyoung and Jongho out for a walk and some ice-cream so it'll just be me, you, Seonghwa Hyung and the other two," he said. I can't remember the last time I went out for a walk, or had ice-cream. I guess having the others out makes it a little bit easier but I'm still quite nervous.

"I'll be with you the whole time," he said softly. I let out a gentle breath before nodding.

"Great, come on now," he said, jumping up happily. I slowly stood up, following him out of the room and down the hall. I could hear some chatter in the loungeroom but it died down the minute we walked in. Seonghwa was sitting on one couch and on the other one connect with that couch was Yunho and Mingi, Yunho leaning against Mingi.

"Hi Yeosang, how're you feeling," Seonghwa asked gently, obviously noticing I had paused in the doorway. San just walked in merrily and plopped himself beside the eldest, snuggling up closely and letting out a cute hum of content. I wish I was able to do something as easy as that without hurting anyone, but I can't.

"Good," I said quietly.

"Are you sure you still want to be here right now? It's completely fine if you back out, there's plenty of time for you to meet everyone," Seonghwa said definitely.

"Yeah, I'm fine," I nodded. I didn't really know where to go and sit so I was just standing awkwardly by the doorway.

"You can come in and sit down. There's a beanbag just there if you don't want to sit on one of the couches," Yunho said softly. I looked to where he was pointing and shuffled over to the beanbag, pulling it over so I could sit down across from the other's, a few meters away.

"We haven't officially met yet but I'm Mingi, it's a pleasure to meet you," Mingi said, smiling at me gently. He had a big smile, it's a nice smile.

"Hi. I'm Yeosang," I said quietly.

"So, introductions are always really awkward. Instead of the usual introduction, why don't you just go ahead and ask us some questions," Yunho said.

"When did you all come here," I asked immediately. That one question has been stuck in my mind for a while.

"Ah, so Seonghwa Hyung. was the first person to come here, back in 2014 and then later that year Sannie came. Hongjoong Hyung came in 2015, I came in 2017, Woo came in 2017, Jongho 2019 and then Mingi came 2020. And now we've got you," Yunho said brightly. So some of them have been together for 8 years and now I'm intruding on what they've got going on.

"You aren't imposing Yeosang, we're happy to have you here," Yunho said. I looked over at him, remembering what happened yesterday and narrowing my eyes slightly.