A Good Addiction - Volume 1

Chapter 9 - Friends Reunited

 Chen Wen and Lin Fengsong woke up late. They had stayed up late absorbing the press release and surfing the various websites and social media. Fengsong had stayed over, something he had come to do more and more lately.

"I want to see them. I know Zhou Zhou will probably say no, so you need to text our Big Brother." Chen Wen pleaded with Fengsong.

"What? Do you think it's a good idea? I don't want to add to what already is a strainful situation."

"Shutup and do it." Chen Wen pouted.

"Ok, ok..." Fengsong typed out a message on his phone and sent it.

"What did you say to him?" Chen Wen asked.

"I just asked if he was going ok... I don't want to just message out of nowhere asking to come over."

"Ugh... why not!" Chen Wen was impatient. He'd been carrying so much weight on his shoulders for his friends lately. Just seeing them would mean the world to him.

*Ding!* A reply came in. "He says 'Hey little brother! Thanks for asking, we're doing ok. How's my Dashu?"

Fengsong typed out a reply and sent it. He looked up to see Chen Wen staring at him impatiently. "I just replied with 'I'm doing ok.' Here! You take my phone and chat!" He threw his phone at Chen Wen on the bed, who looked happy at the new situation.

*Ding!* Another text from Jingyu. This time Fengsong regretted tossing his phone away and joined Chen Wen on the bed.

"I'm happy to hear you are well. Keep your head up in these times." read Chen Wen.

Chen Wen started to type something, and Fengsong jerked his phone back. "Nevermind I can do it."

Fengsong read aloud what he typed. "I hate to ask you this, but Chen Wen is being really annoying about wanting to see you two. Is there a chance we can sneak up and say hello?"

Chen Wen didn't care, and looked happy.

A moment later, the reply came in. "We'd love to see you two. We're at the Ritz-Carlton, on the top floor suites. I'll let the hotel know to expect you, come in through the loading docks."

FengWen scrambled to get ready and leave immediately.

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Fortunately, word still hadn't gotten out that "YuZhou" were at the Ritz-Carlton. Therefore, FengWen had an easy time coming in relatively quietly. This was also due to the Ritz being used to catering to such situations. Their hotel staff were paid above market rate, for the most part to assure guest anonymity and privacy.

Chen Wen was so happy to see Jingyu and Zhou Zhou, bouncing up and down after hugging them and smiling hugely.

Little Dashu, on the other hand, immediately started tearing up and crying. Jingyu playfully hugged him again, and escorted him to the restroom to help him clean his face up.

"I'm so happy to see you, Zhou!" Chen Wen hugged him again. Weizhou was smiling big.

"Same here! I'm glad you two could make it over." he replied.

"I saw the press release, and the internet sites are blowing up." Chen Wen broaching the topic delicately.

"Yes, it seems that they are. We're just taking this whole thing slowly. You still won't see us officially together, though." Weizhou bitterly added.

"Well, it just shows the world how much they are afraid of you two." Chen Wen tried to lift Zhou's spirits.

Weizhou smiled appreciatively at his friends attempt. "I have to attend the L'Officiel event tomorrow, and it's going to be painful without Jing with me."

"I understand. Perhaps only go for the minimum, and leave as soon as you can." Chen Wen suggestion. Weizhou hummed in agreement.

Jingyu handed Fengsong a towel as he lifted his face from the sink. Fengsong appreciatively took it. "I wish I didn't start gushing tears everytime we're together."

Jingyu smiled and patted Dashu on the back. "It's ok, it only shows everyone how true, sensitive, and caring you are. And it shows how much we all formed a bond."

Fengsong smiled. He had missed these moments of quiet interlude and words of wisdom from his big brother.

"Perhaps I'll stop crying so much if we start seeing each other more often." Fengsong's said, as if making a statement, but really asking the question.

"Yes, frequent meetings will go a long way to help." Jingyu smiled. He, too, wanted to see these little brothers more often than he had been able to. "You know, Weizhou and I are getting a place together. Which means we'll be in town more."

Fengsong's face lit up. "Really?! That's great news!"

Jingyu nodded. "Hey, let's get back to the others and share the news with Chen Wen."

Chen Wen hugged Dashu as they walked back into the room. Fengsong excitedly mentioned the news to Chen Wen.

"Really??? That's wonderful!" Chen Wen gushed out. He turned to Fengsong, "Hey, we should get a place together, as well!"

Dashu's grin morphed into a pleased surprise, "Ohhh... that might be a possibility."

Chen Wen smiled, "We're always at each others' place anyway." Fengsong nodded.

Weizhou interrupted, "My brothers, please don't jump into this lightly. There are many factors to consider. For us, it ended up making the most sense, because, well, we have a relationship that we've decided to continue."

FengWen slipped and glanced at each other, betraying the the two young actors inexperience...and YuZhou caught it. Weizhou's arm shot out to grab Jingyu's.

"Wait a minute..." Jingyu's eyes narrowed, looking at FengWen.

"No way..." Weizhou stated matter-of-factly, but his tone was incredulous.

The normally talkative Chen Wen became red and silent. Fengsong look around casually and tried to whistle innocently. The pregnant pause in the conversation was palpable.

Jingyu stood up and put his hands on his hips, akimbo. With an air of a concerned older brother, he broke the awkward silence. "You can't be serious!" Weizhou sighed and dropped his face into his hands.