How Long Will I Love You?

S o m e d a y

The surprise event for Joy became a chill-and-jam-session-for-all and then to show-me-your-talent when the others who were watching the couple at the control room decided to join the two.

It was a fun night of singing and dancing.

BTOB and Seung-gi showcased their talents by singing ballads.

GOT7 sang and danced at the same time.

Hani and friends, also known as EXID, together with RV did a sexy dance earning a lot of cheers and drooling from the guys who watched attentively.

After exhausting themselves they all settled down for a hearty meal just in time for the fireworks display.

"Cheers to everyone's success!" Eunkwang and Seung-gi shouted with enthusiasm while raising their glasses of beer.

"CHEERS!" the others responded, lifting their glasses up as the colorful fireworks painted and brightened the night sky.

"I wish we only have days like this," Sungjae stated while hugging Joy closer to him as they watched the final set of fireworks lit the sky.

Joy smiled brightly at him and sighed as she wrapped her arm around his waist, "Yeah," she agreed dreamily. "You know, I'm starting to love the island even though I – we – encountered some tragic mishaps here." She gazed back at him who was staring at her, "I'm glad we both have supportive and protective friends... and thank you for trying to create blissful memories with me here in the island."

Sungjae pulled her into a tight hug before kissing her in the forehead. "Anything for you," he smiled sweetly.

The rooftop became silent once more as the others decided to call it a day and left either to do their other business or to sleep.

Joy rested her head on Sungjae's chest as they lay down and relaxed at an outdoor round wicker sofa day bed. He held her tightly in his warm arms as he hummed and sang a couple of songs before drifting to sleep. He must have been tired planning and helping for this event. She snuggled closer to him and hugged him back. His steady and even breathing calmed her and lulled her to sleep. She was almost dozing off when she heard the sound of his soft snoring, making her smile to herself. Ah. He's really exhausted.

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"Ya, BAE JOO-HYUN!" Changsub yelled making Joy and Sungjae jolt in surprise from their sleep.

"BAE JOO-HYUN!" Changsub called out again.

"STOP CALLING MY NAME!" Irene retorted.

Joy and Sungjae silently watched the two who was oblivious of their presence. It was a new day and the sun was already rising across the horizon.

"Oh my gosh...!" Joy covered her mouth and looked at Sungjae with wide eyes. He gazed back at her questioningly and was about to say something when she motioned him to hush and listen.

Sungjae moved closer and whispered in her ears, "You look like a fis – " Joy pinched his lips and glared at him who was stifling a laugh. He kissed her cheek then focused on the other couple who was yelling at each other early in the morning.

"UNTIL WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO HIDE SEOJUN FROM ME?" Changsub demanded frustration evident in his voice.

"Why did you suddenly disappear after what happened...?" He continued when Irene averted his gaze and looked down at the floor, not answering. "Look, I'm not the type of person who runs away from responsibilities but why did you have to leave me...?"

Irene sighed loudly. "I... I didn't know... I didn't know back then that I was having Seojun. After learning about your real identity, I don't want to bother you." Irene sniffed and then continued, "We suspected Sungjae before. I hated him and he was someone close and important to you as well. I didn't want to be linked to someone who tried to kill Joy..." Irene started sobbing.

Someone who tried to kill Joy...

Her words somehow sent daggers to Sungjae's chest that it started to ache. Somehow, Irene was right. It was his fault why Joy has to go through all these dreadful experiences.

Joy squeezed his hand when she saw his facial expression changed. Sungjae looked away from her as tears started to well up from his eyes. Among the BTOB members, he was the easiest to cry. He immediately dried a tear that escaped his eyes then pretended that he's fine as he beamed at her.

Joy cleared her throat after catching a glimpse of Sungjae's tears. "I thought it was just my imagination but seeing Changsub eat somehow reminded me of Seojun. So what we heard explains everything..." Joy mused loudly.

Irene looked at Sungjae apologetically when she turned around and saw the couple lounging at the wicker day bed.

"We didn't hear everything..." Sungjae tried to reassure Irene who looks guilty.

"I... I'm sorry Sungjae. We assumed you were the person behind the incident before, but after what happened to both of you days ago and the event you prepared in a short span of time... I'm sorry for doubting you," Irene bit her lip and played with her fingers while explaining.

"You don't have to explain. I completely understand you guys..." Sungjae smiled at her, "So, when are we meeting my nephew?"

"About that..." Irene smiled.

"I can go and get him today if that's okay with you?" Changsub suggested with excitement plastered all over his face as he smiled brightly.

"But..." Irene hesitated. "Do you think it's safe to bring him here?"

"I'll make sure he'll be safe as long as you two stick with me." Changsub's smile widened, it almost reached his ears. "It means you need to share a room with me."

Irene crossed her arms and rolled her eyes at Changsub, "Never mind." She walked towards the couple who were watching them from the moment they set their foot at the rooftop this morning. She hugged Joy and squeezed Sungjae's shoulder before mouthing 'sorry'. She turned around and left Changsub who was still whining.

"But Irene ... Never mind, I don't need your permission. I'll just take him whether you like it or not." He marched towards the exit leaving Irene in shock.

"YA! THAT'S BASICALLY KIDNAPPING!" she ran after him.

"IT'S NOT KIDNAPPING. HE'S MY SON!" He brought out his phone and started talking to someone.

True to Changsub's words despite Irene's strong refusal, he came back proudly carrying a child with a split image of the two in the afternoon.

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"I still can't believe that Changsub's a dad." Sungjae uttered in shock as he gave Seojun a yogurt snack.

"Why?" Joy asked curiously. She was holding the child, sitting on her lap, while he feeds him.

"Well, he's an adult but most of the time he acts like a child."

Joy kept quiet and tried to signal Sungjae to shut up because Changsub was listening behind him.

"I feel sorry for Irene... She has to take care of two kids." Sungjae continued while smiling brightly at Seojun who was eating well. "Seojun... say ahhhh," he opened his mouth wide and motioned the child to copy him.

"Papa. Eat." The child exclaimed while reaching out for someone behind Sungjae.

"I'm not your papa Seojun. I'm your uncle. Say uncle~ Now, open your mouth wide... ahhh –" his hand froze midair when he felt someone behind him. "AHHHHHHH HA HA-ha-ha...!!" he screamed high pitch then pretended to laugh at the sight of Changsub.

Seojun and Joy giggled.

"What were you saying?" Changsub interrogated.

"I... We'll... I was just telling Seojun that someday I'll also have a son and that when that time comes, he should be a good big brother to him because his dad has been an awesome bro to me. I... I was actually praising you bro."

Changsub narrowed his eyes on him before grinning at the sight of Joy who turned pink.

"Yeah, someday..." he whispered and squeezed his shoulders while eyeing Joy teasingly before winking.