Meanwhile, back at Mark and Taeyong's...
Jaehyun and Taeyong stare at Yuta in silence. It had been a rather uneventful morning, filled with awkward silence and Taeyong's nervous laughter. They were all well aware of what needed to be addressed, but no one wanted to be the one to start the conversation.
The couple sat across from Yuta, both with nervous expressions. Yuta, on the other hand, was the perfect depiction of utter calm. He sat opposite them on the coffee table, his legs crossed beneath them as he braided the fringe of his hair.
"They knew you were dating the whole time." He exhales. Jaehyun and Taeyong glance at one another. "I figured I should at least give you a starting point because your staring is freaking me out." He ushers them along with a wave of his hand, appearing disinterested as he returns to braiding his hair.
Taeyong nods his head slowly, as if he hadn't been thinking about the realization that his parents knew of his and Jaehyun's relationship since the previous night. "So...they knew..."
"Now what?" Jaehyun asks. He glances at Taeyong, finding the other with his gaze trained on Yuta.
He disregards his braid, leaving it to stick out at the front of his head. The sight brings a smile to the couple's faces.
"Now you tell me how to win over your mom and become your stepdad." Yuta beams. Taeyong finds not an ounce of humor in his expression.
He decides to play along, thankful for the little distraction from the conversation he was anxious to continue. "Shouldn't you be over this crush already?"
Yuta blinks at him as if what he said was the most ridiculous thing he ever heard. "This isn't a crush. This is true love."
"You've been in love with her since you were 10." Jaehyun adds.
Yuta mimics him silently followed by a roll of his eyes. "Okay, and?"
"It just seems like you should be over...whatever this is by now. It's sweet and flattering for her I'm sure, but—"
Yuta leans towards him to cut Taeyong off, his signature Cheshire cat grin teasing him as he looks at him through dark lashes. "Is little Taebear jealous that I have a crush on his mommy?" He reaches to pinch Taeyong's cheek between his thumb and index finger, but Taeyong bats his hand away with a shake of his head. "Don't worry, if you're seriously against me pining over her, I guess I'll lay off since she's stuck on stupid for your dad."
Taeyong snorts when Yuta winks at him. "Gee, thanks."
Jaehyun stifles a laugh at them, clearing his throat shortly after to gain their attention. "Guys, seriously, we need to address the elephant in the room."
Both Taeyong and Jaehyun turn their gazes onto Yuta. "Are you nerds calling me fat? Am I being body-shamed in 2o22?"
Jaehyun breaks out in a fit of laughter while Taeyong puts his face in his hands. "Oh my god." Taeyong kicks his leg out childishly, nudging Yuta's foot with his own. "Please try to be serious for once in your life. This is important."
Yuta once again rolls his eyes. He leans back, resting on his hands as he looks at Taeyong. Any hint of amusement is wiped from his expression. "What's there to talk about? The three of us have always had our own little thing going on. What's with the need to make it exclusive now just because your parents seem to know more than they let on?"
"If it isn't obvious, it's way more than just 'our own little thing,' Yuta." Jaehyun explains. "You're out special exception, the only person outside of this relationship we've ever let—"
