[Jeongcheol] Jeonghan's Baby

Jeonghan's Baby [20]

THIS IS IT! Finally jisoos, my collab with @rebllion_queen :) I've edited some parts to fit in the story, but these next chapters are thanks to the wonderful carat! Credits to you, lovely~

Jeonghan's Baby [20]

It was finally the start of Seventeen's Cali vacation, but the members didn't expect to start their summer so early with Seunghan crying out loud at practically three in the morning.

Jeonghan had woken up to Seunghan screaming and weakly hitting him to wake up, only this time it was different. When he sat up he was meet with a red faced, teary Seunghan. Jeonghan gently scooped him into his arms, rocking gently to soothe the boy, he looked over at the still asleep Seungcheol.

Things were nowhere near as bad as they had been before they found out about Seughan and Jeonghan, they had gone mostly back to normal, the un-biological parents made sure that each member was subjected to at least some kind of affection, though it  usually just come naturally, they had to be extra sure that everyone received love.

Chan was already awake, crashing on the couch, watching tv, since the maknae couldn't fall asleep and Seunghan's crying wasn't helping him at all. Negative thoughts still surged through Dino and Seunghan crying was yet to be a help, the little boy's cries reminded the maknae of similar times, getting him more into the wrong side of his thoughts. Seunghan snuggled up under Jeonghan's chin, a place that used to be reserved for him after long late-night practices and fights with other members. All the late-night cuddles when he couldn't fall sleep, a gentle hand would brush through his hair and the angel's voice would travel through his ears; soft melodies and warm reassurances. It seemed that Dino had been replaced by someone else now, the youngest couldn't help but come to that conclusion. He couldn't blame Jeonghan for it because it was his son, but every time he saw the both of them doing things that used to be only for the two of them, he felt a sharp twinge in his gut and pang in his heart that made his chest ache.

It took just two days for Jeonghan to eventually catch onto the maknae's unusual quietness and reclusive manner once more. It just happened to be while Seunghan was sick, consequently, sharing an airspace with thirteen other people- someone was bound to get sick and it was just a matter of time. While Jeonghan flitted and fretted over the sick toddler, the maknae sat in his room curled into a cocoon of doonas and blankets, wallowing in a pool of sorrow and sadness, hoping to be noticed.

When Seungcheol woke up, Jeonghan sent him and Vernon out to get some kid friendly medicine. Chan had volunteered to go with him, but Seungcheol had told him that he should just to stay home, since it would just be a quick trip. Now Chan was sitting in the living room, he was brainstorming rap lyrics to approach Woozi about later. Chan had been experimenting over the last few months, he was a very creative kid and Jeonghan has always made it a point to tell him so.

"Whose baby are you hmm? Seunghannie is appa's baby!", Chan could hear Seunghan giggling so much, his aura couldn't help but drop. Every memory of Jeonghan looping arms around his shoulders asking him, "who's baby are you?", laughing and pecking his cheek when he responded "Jeonghan hyung's baby". Memories of laying curled up in his Jeonghan hyung's embrace, warm arms and the soft soothing scent of ivory and peach soap, citrus laundry detergent and something utterly unique to just the older. his gentle voice cooing in his ear, comforting touches, soothing pecks to his cheeks and forehead, especially that protective, comforting, parental warmth. Chan felt a pain in his chest, it ached so much that tears threatened to cry, he couldn't let anyone see, so he abruptly got up and rush to his room.

The next day rolled in and Chan was determined to have a good day, it was his vacation after all, he's been on his way to show his Jeonghan hyung rap lyrics he'd been working on. The maknae headed to the kitchen, approaching the angel, "hyung-", Dino started, but Jeonghan interrupted, "hold on Channie, I gotta get this to Seunghan," he deflated a little but nodded anyways. It was going to be okay, maybe a little later, Chan went and sat on the couch, this time to wait for his Seungcheol hyung to come back. He was excited because he felt especially proud of the lyrics he'd come up with, Dino sat for a while longer before going to see where both his 'parents' were. He walked down the hallway towards the two eldest members' rooms.

The maknae found them in their room, he frowned a little and the tightness came back, he got that weird, aching feeling again. Dino hid, peeking into the room so both Seungcheol and Jeonghan wouldn't see him. They were wrapped up in Seunghan, the five year old was giggling every time Seungcheol made a funny face and Jeonghan was taking pictures of them together. Chan smiled sadly, it wasn't going to be a good day after all, his hand dropping from the door knob as he retreated to his room, at least his bed would be happy to see him.

He didn't know why his feelings made it so difficult for him, maybe it was because he was blocking out something that was standing right there, his substitute parents were too busy to look at his hard work and of course the praise never came either. Whatever it was, he did not like it. Chan shook his head, getting rid of the sour thoughts, spotting his headphones lying on the table. The maknae would just have to find another way to occupy himself until Jeonghan had enough spare attention for him. So, he played some music and took the opportunity to brush up on some of the choreography.