The current & the ex

Part 19

"Really? I see... Good to know that."

Chinen brings two mugs of hot chocolate to the living room, placing them on the coffee table and sits next to his boyfriend.

Yamada pulls Chinen towards him the moment the boy sits and lovingly strokes the boy's head.

"Angry? Of course not. But I'm telling you up front, if he ever get into scandal again I'll kill him myself!"

Chinen frowns, puzzled with the flow of Yamada's conversation.

"No problem. Just take it slow and easy this time. All right, see you tomorrow."

Yamada ends the call. He put his phone on the table and picks up his drink. Cuddling with his beloved person and enjoying the warm drink Chinen prepared for him- Yamada feels blessed.

"Who was it?" asks Chinen.

"Hmm?"

"The call... Was it Dai-chan?"

Yamada smiles. "My Chinen is so clever," he kisses Chinen's forehead.

"Is he all right?"

"Looks like he fixes his issues with Yuya.

"Oh, good for him. And Yuya too... Kota mentioned that Yuya was binged drinking when Dai-chan left him."

"Sometimes I wonder what make Dai-chan so loyal to Yuya. That guy must be great in bed." 

"Love makes people do unbelievable things Ryosuke."

"But love shouldn't make you suffer."

Chinen smiles. He holds Yamada's left hand and kisses it dearly. "Love is illogical. Sometimes it disagrees with one's rationale. To love means we are prepared to accept out partner's ugly side. And don't forget, people can change because of love too."

"Wow, you should jot that down coz it makes pretty good lyrics."

Chinen laughs. He rests his head on Yamada's left shoulder again. "All I wish is for everyone to be happy. If being with Yuya makes Dai-chan happy, then I think we should support him. Being separated from Dai-chan almost destroyed Yuya. I'm sure he won't take Dai-chan for granted again."

"I hope so," Yamada tightens his hug. "Ahh... it's so cold tonight."

"Being with the hottest guy in Japan keeps me warm."

Yamada chuckles. "What's got into you tonight?"

Chinen tilts and kisses Yamada's neck. His boyfriend's sensational odour is so alluring.

"Look, it's snowing."

The petite boy stops and turns around. The apartment's balcony slowly turns white by the accumulated snow. Chinen climbs onto Yamada's lap, facing front, watching the first snowfall of the year.

"It's beautiful..."

Yamada wraps his hands around Chinen and lands his chin on Chinen's right shoulder. "I love you Yuri."

"Why don't we invite Keito to our Nagoya Dome concert? Then we can have early Christmas dinner with all group members!"

"That sounds lovely. I think Keito too wants to spend more time with Inoo-chan."

"We'll do our yearly gift exchange!"

"But isn't it a bit too late for gift shopping?"

"Doesn't matter. As long as we can celebrate Christmas with all nine of us."

Yamada softly rubs their heads together. He knows his boyfriend is very attentive, not only towards him but also to all members. Chinen may not be vocal about stuff, but he is observant. Takaki and Daiki; Keito and Inoo- Chinen saw all that. Understandably the older members do not really discuss about their relationship problems with them. But seeing how it affects the group dynamic especially the last few days, Chinen became restless. He was the one urging Yabu to check on Takaki and for Yamada to find Daiki. Despite his already packed schedule, Chinen volunteer himself to replace Daiki on his regular show. His act encouraged Hikaru to do the same, filling in Takaki's empty slot. Chinen does not want their interpersonal conflict to smear JUMP's name.