MADE IN KOREA

MIK 30

30: Neglecting.

"Oh, it's you." Minho nodded, closing the door behind them, gazing at Jisung's bare anime legs that were in his view. Jisung was wearing grey shorts and an oversized shirt, typical Jisung but Minho who had never seen him in these kinds of clothes felt too stunned to speak.

Feeling a gaze over him, Jisung looked up, meeting Minho's eyes. Getting red-handed, Minho looked away, coughing. Jisung shrugged, getting inside the comforter, and leaned against the headboard, typing something on his phone.

Without another word, Minho grabbed a towel from the closet and got in the bathroom.

Finished showering, Minho stood beside the bed, watching a furiously reading Jisung confusedly.

"What happened?" Jisung looked up, startled.

"Oh? It's nothing, I was just reading some important articles."

"Ah can I see-"

"No!" Minho blinked his eyes, shocked by Jisung's outburst. Jisung's eyes widened.

"I mean you won't understand." He chuckled, awkwardly. Minho nodded and sat on the bed, scrolling through his phone. Jisung let out a big sigh and looked down at the article.

I have a habit of hugging pillows while sleeping. What should I do?

Do nothing. Just continue what you are doing, it will make you feel comfortable and less lonely. If you are sleeping with someone, then cuddle them.

"In your dreams!" Jisung yelled, but immediately clasped his hands over his mouth at the realization that he said it loudly. Minho looked at him and shook his head like he was disappointed.

Suddenly they were interrupted by a knock on their door. The husbands looked at each other, confusion evident in their faces.

Minho stood up, walked towards the door, and opened it to see Jeongin with Avatanza who was looking at him with a wide grin.

Minho leaned against the door frame, with raised eyebrows, "What's the matter?" The other two looked at each other and giggled.

"Minho Oppa, it's been so long since you and Jisung Oppa visited us. So..." Ava paused as Jeongin showed his both hands, showing two bottles of beer. "Celebration!"

"No." Minho deadpanned, shaking his head making them pout.

"Aww, why~"

"Ava you are a minor."

"I'm taking fruit juice."

"Jeongin you have office tomorrow-"

"I will take a leave." Jeongin whined, " Come on, Hyung! This is a rare chance."

"Still no." Minho paused when he felt a hand over his shoulder. He looked at his side and saw Jisung looking at the two young people.

"Count me in." Minho looked at him in disbelief.

"Yes! See Oppa? Jisung oppa is joining, now you are the only one who is left behind." Ava huffed, showing a sassy grin at her brother. Minho shook his head and glanced at Jisung who nodded.

Sighing, he glanced back. "Yeah, whatever. Count me in." Ava and Jeongin cheered loudly, but got shushed by Minho who mouthed 'Ma and Pa'. The youngsters gave a thumbs up and left the place silently, not before informing them about the place they had to meet.

Minho closed the door and peeked at Jisung who was taking his phone from the bed. He called his husband's name who glanced at him, questionly.

"Can you change into something else? It's cold out." Jisung nodded as he found the reason reasonable, but he didn't know that Minho didn't want anyone to see Jisung in this type of clothes.

I should be the only one to see him like this.
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"Cheers!"

A few glasses of beer clashed together into the air as they cheered loudly. Ava giggled, watching her brothers and in-laws drinking the beer like it was milk. She splashed the water on them, grabbing their attention. "Let's talk about our life!"

"Oh right." Chan looked at Minho with a smile, "Me and Jeongin have something to tell you all." Jeongin smiled, walking towards Chan, and kissing his cheeks with a smile.

"And I want you three to be the first people to know about it." Jeongin finished Chan's words. The other couple and their sister looked at each other, curious  about what they where about to declare.

Jeongin giggled, hiding his small frame against his husband's wide body," We... we are planning for a child."

"What!" All three screamed in surprise.

"Are you kidding me?" Minho exclaimed, grabbing their attention. "Adopting a child is a big responsibility."

"I know." Chan exclaimed, "We didn't take this decision without giving it many thoughts. Me and Innie have already planned on how to do things and finally decided to search for surrogacy." Chan sighed," Besides Innie will be looking after the child for 2 years."

"What about your work, Inn-ah?" Minho asked, feeling concerned.

"I already planned on resigning, hyung. I will be resigning from the day our child will be born."

Our.

Something inside Minho clicked hard as he heard them mention the unborn child adoringly.

"But wasn't it your dream job?" This time Jisung asked. He knew that Jeongin's dream was to be a fashion designer under K.T Designs and he achieved it too, but now hearing this sudden decision made Jisung feel complicated.

"Having a child with Chan is my biggest dream." Chan smiled, looking at his husband with adoration.

"So... surrogacy?" The couple nodded, smiling.

"I have one thing to say." Everyone looked at Jisung, who took a deep breath. "Whatever you guys plan for the child's future, please don't plan it in a way where you guys have to neglect the kid. Childhood neglect is something that can affect the child severely and...'' Jisung looked away, his gaze facing the void space.

"It can't be undone."

Silence spread around them as everyone felt different kinds of emotions passing through them, leading to nothingness. It felt like they were having a conversation with their inner self.

Avatanza was the first person to come out of it. Clearing her throat, she clapped her hands. "Congratulations guys! Finally, I am going to be an aunt! Let's cheer on our soon-to-be parents!" Everyone smiled, as they raised their glasses. Minho subtly glanced at Jisung with increasing suspicions.

It can't be, right? He thought as he looked away, smiling widely at his family.

"Cheers to the soon-to-be parents!"