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let us help you

After a few days of resting, crying, and thinking, Jisung felt better.

He was finally able to get out of bed without the feeling of wanting to fall over with heartache.

Lee Know entered the younger's room to bring him his breakfast, only to see the boy up and reading one of his books.

Looking up from his book, Jisung smiled faintly at the blonde, "Hi, Oppa."

"Hey, sweets." Setting the tray down on the side table, Lee Know gently sat next to the boy. "How are you feeling?"

Jisung hung his head, laying his book down before admitting, "Everything hurts. But it's slowly getting better."

Lee Know nodded, gazing at the smaller with sad eyes.

He's so strong, Lee Know thought.

"Would you like to come downstairs, sweets? We could watch a movie together or something."

Lee Know's eyes beamed with hope, wishing the boy would be willing to spend time with him. But he understood if he wasn't ready for that yet.

After considering it for a moment, Jisung nodded, thinking he needed the human interaction.

Lee Know stood up to leave the room, telling the boy he should change into a fresh set of clothes, as he hasn't changed in a couple of days.

"Will," Jisung started, halting Lee Know's actions. "Will Master be joining us?"

Lee Know's eyes softened as he heard the fear in the younger's voice.

"He might later. Chan's out right now."

What's he doing? Jisung wondered to himself. He decided not to ask, not really wanting to know.

After the blonde left the room, Jisung changed into a new set of clothes, going with a pair of sweats and a large soft sweater.

He soon ventured down the stairs, spotting Lee Know on the couch.

As the two made eye contact, Lee Know smiled gently at the boy before questioning, "Are you hungry? You didn't touch the breakfast I brought up."

Jisung bit his lip before shaking his head. He knew he couldn't hold down any solids right now even if he tried. His stomach was still in knots from the pain he's feeling.

"Would you drink a shake if I got you one?" Lee Know's eyes shone with worry as he looked up at the boy.

The smaller nodded, wanting the older to be happy, even if for a moment.

Lee Know ran to go grab a shake for the boy, content with the idea of him at least drinking something with some protein in it.

Going back to the couch, he opened the drink for the boy before handing it to him with a smile.

Jisung mumbled a soft thank you before sipping on the drink.

"When will Master be back?" Jisung questioned gently between his sips.

Jisung was trying to train himself to refer to the older as such, not wanting to cause any more mishaps that would lead to another sinful night.

"In an hour or so. He's just running a couple of errands." Lee Know answered, admiring the simple yet adorable outfit the younger had on.

Resting his hand on Jisung's shoulder, he gained the smaller's attention before speaking, "I was hoping that maybe later, the three of us could go out together?"

"What would we do?" Jisung questioned, wondering what they could possibly do together.

Aren't I still being searched for?

"Well, we could go watch a movie at the theater. Or we could go have a meal together if you're up for that. Or we could go to the shops. Anything you'd want to do, sweets. Or we could all spend time together here in the house."

Jisung thought about it for a moment, wondering if he'd be up for a day out with the duo.

"Could we...Could we go have a meal together?"

Lee Know smiled warmly, "Of course, sweetie. Anything you want to do, we'll do it."

Lifting the younger's chin up, Lee Know gazed back into the younger's eyes with nothing but adoration.

"I know you're in pain, and I'm so sorry. But, please, let Chan and I take care of you. Let us help you heal. Don't do it on your own."

Jisung could cry at how gentle and sweet Lee Know was. He can tell that Lee Know only wants the best for him.

He's sure Chan does, too, but he's noticed he has a different way of showing it than Lee Know does.

Lee Know is gentle, sweet, and loving. He wants to express his love for the younger with gentle acts of kindness, love, and affection.

Chan is harsh, cold, and blunt. He expresses his love for the boy by forcing him to see it, feel it, and ultimately accept it.

Both men love the boy, he can tell. But they both have such drastic ways of showing it that it almost gives Jisung whiplash.

Jisung surprised Lee Know by climbing onto his lap and hugging the older, burying his face into the male's neck.

Lee Know was shocked at first, but he soon wrapped his arms around the boy's small frame, holding him close.

The two sat like that for a while, Jisung just enjoying the feeling of being held while Lee Know enjoyed the feeling of his beloved in his arms.

Chan soon arrived home, noticing the two on the couch.

He smiled gently to himself as he approached, earning the two's attention. "Hi, love. Hi, doll."

"Hi, honey." Lee Know beamed up at his boyfriend.

"Hi, Master." Jisung mumbled, avoiding eye contact with the older.

Patting the space next to him, Lee Know informed his boyfriend that they wanted to go out to eat for lunch.

Chan glanced at Jisung before his attention was back on Lee Know, who was looking up at him with hopeful eyes.

"Okay, if that's what you guys want." He smiled, earning a loving smile from the blonde.

"Why don't you two go shower and get dressed." Chan placed a kiss on both boys' foreheads before watching Lee Know drag the smaller up the stairs.