Mr. Matchmaker (seventeen)

8. Family BBQ

---I.M POV---
"Wait what for real" Jooheon looked at me confused and I nodded as we both left the car and walked towards the large house. It was one of those modern "party" sort of houses with a large front lawn and swimming pool. Shownu and Kinhyun were setting up the grill out on the lawn while Wonho brought chairs from the inside.

We walked in and we greeted the rest as Jooheon walked into the kitchen. Wonho was placing a cloth over the long table as I walked in and grabbed another chair.
"Kyunnie there's already six chairs we don't need another" He said in a joking obvious tone.

"I-I invited someone" I stuttered out, mentally cursing in my head.
Jooheon had walked out to place some plates down and heard the conversation.

"Oh? Well there more than welcome" Wonho smiled as he went back in to grab glasses.
"Do we know them by an-" Kinhyun's question was cut short by the sound of my phone ringing. Looking at the caller ID I excuse myself from around the table and move farther away; earning eyebrows raises from both of my hyungs.

Since this was a bit outback, the call took a bit to connect; while it dialed I saw the rest preoccupying themselves with things. I sighed and breathed out as the call finally connected.

"Hey babe" Chan's voice ringged through, slightly laced with sorry.
"Something wrong?" I asked
"There's been some complications at a construction site near the road causing a traffic jam, I asked the driver and he said it'll take another half hour for it to dissolve" he said in what seemed like a quick breath.
I chuckled and quietly sat in on one of the chairs, seeing as no one was paying attention to me.

"Thankfully, I'm quite close so once all is sorted I'll be there"

"That's good, don't worry. How's Shua-hyung doing?" I wondered trying to calm him and have him think about something else.
"Ah he's OK thank the stars the store didn't close today. Apparently he wasn't feeling well all morning but didn't go and check if we had any meds at home" I nodded as he continued to ramble about how the cashier at the store was super rude.

"Oh he just texted me. He says he's feeling better" Even though the phone, I could feel his smile as he uttered those words.
"Good to hear" I said as I heard, what I presume is a back door, open; revealing Minhyuk with bags of soda and chips. I checked the clock on my phone: reading 17:57.

"Ah that was Minhyuk, Hyungwon should be here soon" I muttered as casually greated him.

"Have you told them yet?" Chan asked as I had quitted down.
"I told Jooheonnie on the way here. Since your stuck in traffic I'll just wait a bit till Hyungwon gets here" as if on queue the door opened once again to reveal Hyungwon had arrived. Both him and Minhyuk walked out on to the lawn as Kinhyun was setting up the food to cook. They all seemed occupied so I sank into my seat.

"I'm sorry this happened babe. I know you wanted me there and I'm like 11 min away but I -" he started rambling once more, only this time I cut him off.

"Its ok you'll be here anyways once I tell them, though I could just wait if your almost here anyways" I chuckled at his cuteness has he muttered on the other side.

"Don't worry baby, Its fine" just I had said that a fork dropped onto one of the path tiles that lead outside. It made a loud clunk that took me back to reality. Suddenly I could feel five pairs of eyes on me as beads of sweat formed on my forehead.

"Did you just..." Shownu started as I avoided eye contact.

"Babe you still there?, I'll be there in 10" Chan said into the speaker loud enough were the whole team heard. I gulped and held the phone closer to my ear.

"Um yeah go through the front door if it's easier once you get here" with that I ended the call and slowly set down my phone on the table; sinking into my seat even more.

I pinched the bridge on my nose: "You guys heard that right?"

"That we did Kyunnie. Mind explaining?" Jooheon said as he sat in front of me, a large smirk plastered on his face. I sighed once again, trying to rid myself of all worry.

"So.... I'm gay and I invited my boyfriend over so you guys could meet him" I said in a quick breath wiping my hands on my jeans as they were getting sweaty.

"HA! Suck on that Kinhyun you own me 40,000₩ (like 20$/€)" Minhyuk said cheerful as he back hugged me from were I was seated.
Shonwu rolled his eyes as he started the fire in the grill, Kinhyun 'scowling' as he pulled out his wallet.

"I guess your all okay with it? And why does he own you money?" I sighed out as I smiled brightly.

"Duh were all good with it" Hyungwon said as he stood behind me and ruffled my hair.

"Me and Kinhyunnie made a bet. I said you were dating and he said you weren't" he said happily as he folded the money into his pocket.

"What?" I questioned as the rest except Kinhyun sat down.

"You always go places by your self saying your going to see a 'friend' and well the picnic basket is dead give away" Shownu explained as Jooheon ringed in to say that last part.

"Also the fact you woke up one day with a turtle neck on in spring, I mean the hickeys couldn't be m-" Minhyuk was cut off by Wonho covering his mouth. My face burned with embarrassment as the other members laughed.

"Don't listen to him kyunnie. Thanks for telling us and remember your always part of this family" He said smiling as the rest nodded. I smiled from ear to hear as Wonho scolded Minhyunk as he giggled. I'm truly blessed with a great family.

"How long you guys been dating?" Hyungwon cuestioned as he sat at the end of the table.
"A year and a bit more... Two years I'm a bit" I answered smiling and dropping my shoulders.

"WHAT FOR REAL" Minhyuk chocked on his drink as he sat next to Jooheon in front of me.

"Any one we know?" Wonho trailer of as he placed drinks and napkins on the table and sat down.

"You'll see" I smiled as he raised an eyebrow.

He was about to speak again untill we heard the door bell ring....

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