Stay ||| Wooyoung/Jongho/San (Ateez)

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"I don't understand why we need to go to this." Jongho said with a pout.

Wooyoung gave him a soft smile and shook his head while helping the younger with his tie. "Because he's your brother and he wants us there." He paused for a moment, then said, "Plus I would like to go too. This is my favorite time of the year."

The younger's gaze instantly melted and he kissed Wooyoung's cheek. "I know it is. I'll do everything I can to make it special for you too."

"That's kind of you, but I just want to treat this like any other day. I'm thankful that I get to be here to celebrate with you." Wooyoung wrapped his arms around Jongho's neck and let his hand rest on his shoulder.

They both fell into an almost comfortable silence. Jongho held him tight and started to rock back and forth so that they gently swayed together.

In a few minutes, they were going to make the long drive into the city for San's big Christmas party he threw every year. It was one of the largest parties in the city and all of his vendors, business partners, investors, and employees were invited along with their families.

According to Jongho, he always had a few different restaurants in town cater the event too so that all the guests had a selection of food. There was also a live band for music and dancing and an abundance of gifts for any children that came.

It was San's way of saying thank you to every one he worked with and it was easier for him than trying to gifts for all his employees.

Even if he was looking forward to it, Wooyoung was a little nervous too if he was being honest with himself. He hadn't seen Jongho and San's mom since the benefit and he had yet to meet their father so he had no idea what to expect.

Whenever he asked Jongho about them he always deflected the questions, which just reiterated the fact that he didn't feel close with his family at all. Although he did always say how nice their mom was, which said a lot seeing as she wasn't his birth mother.

Wooyoung had listened in on some of their conversations before and he had heard what San had been talking about. It was obvious just how much his mom tried to spoil and love Jongho. She yearned for his affection and to make him feel important to her.

When he finished with the tie, Wooyoung brushed of Jongho's shoulders and stepped back to admire just how good he looked in a tuxedo. Especially one that was custom fit to all his curves and muscles. "You look so handsome."

Jongho blushed a little, then reached up to cup Wooyoung's chin. "So do you."

"Are we ready?"

The younger let out a dramatic sigh and turned to grab their winter jackets. "If we must."

"Child."

"Kill-joy."

Wooyoung giggled and shook his head. He slipped into his jacket and wrapped it around himself. Winter had been harsh so far and the wind was bitter. Jongho had made sure to get him a high quality jacket because the wind where they were was so much worse than anywhere in the city because they were out in the open.

"Ok." Jongho held out his hand, which Wooyoung took gladly, and led them outside. "Holy shit. I hope it isn't this bad the whole drive, or we might be in trouble." He yelled through a strong gust of wind.

Wooyoung stayed close by his side while the two of them ran to his truck and hurried to climb inside. He had to sit in the middle, which he never minded, because there was a large back on the floor that had blankets, water, flashlights, and a few other things they may need just in case they became stranded at any point. Jongho always made sure to keep a bag like that on hand in the winter time since he took his truck all over the farm.