Pursuit of a Santaroni (Chpater 9)
Title: Pursuit of a Santaroni 9/?
Author: kikiiovesmusic
Genre: Fluff, Romance, Humor, Crack, AU (for this chapter)
Rating: PG-15. (PG-13 for this Chapter)
Pairing(s): Haehyuk
Minor Pairing(s): Jongkey, Slight!kid!Kyumin, Slight!kid!Sibum (More later)
Characters: Eunhyuk, Kyuhyun, Henry, Kibum, Donghae, Yesung, Sungmin, Zhou Mi, Amber, Siwon, more to come...
Warnings: Minor Cursing
Disclaimer: I own nothing but this fic/idea. I wish I owned more.
A/N: Double update because I talk too much
Summary: After the divorce, Hyukjae struggles to mend his family back together. After a thoughtful conversation with his youngest, he buys a rabbit thinking the soft, furry thing would be able to bring peace once again with his three sons: Kibum, Kyuhyun, and Henry. When the rabbit escapes, they find themselves going through a series of adventures; making great new friends, gluing pieces together that were long since shattered, and perhaps finding.. love?
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~4:30 PM~ Tunnel: Entrance way to SM Heights
Hyukjae hums happily as he walks through the tunnel towards SM Heights, cradling the newly bought bunny with one arm as he holds her cage (conveniently filled to the rim with supplies) with the other. Surprisingly, the bunny sat comfortably in his arm, wriggling her nose from time to time as Hyukjae swiftly finds his way through the darkness, humming SNSD’s Genie all the while.
The blonde’s readjusts the supplies onto his hip, subconsciously letting his mind go back to the last few moments he spent with his new hyung and that idiot fish, a nickname he oh so kindly dedicated to his biology partner since his mouth is always yapping around like a gaping fish and because he’s just so damn annoying STUPID.
Yesung had dropped him off by Sister N Park after he had made his purchase, thankfully not asking why he wanted to be dropped off at a park unlike Donghae who whined his protests in the backseat.
Apparently, Donghae didn’t like the bunny he decided to keep (the one he rescued from underneath the cage), nor did he approve of the fact that Yesung was going be alone with him in the car for more than 10 minutes (like anything would actually happen), or had even allowed the fact that he was going to be dropped off at a park (since apparently there are murderous people out to rape him when that idiot fish isn’t around to protect him) so for the entire 10 minutes that Yesung was helping him pick out the supplies, that idiot fish persistently insisted in the most annoying fashion possible to come with.
Hyukjae was irritated beyond belief at the unnecessary drama that the idiot fish created; it just doesn’t make sense! At one moment Donghae’s playing with a dead mouse that was thankfully just snake food but for once actually acting normal, talking about grey clouds and what-not, then all of the sudden (strangely after he fell in love with his new pet) Donghae went back to his clingy, bratty, arrogant self! Is the guy bipolar or something?? But at least he could look back at the memory with amusement plastered all over his face because that idiot fish just somehow makes his day.
There was only one way his Yesung hyung would allow Donghae to join their little drive so, after that idiot fish’s little hissy fit, Yesung set his conditions:
1. Donghae had to be blindfolded.
2. Donghae had to be tied up.
3. Donghae had to be gagged the ENTIRE time.
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IT WAS SO FUNNY.
Hyukjae starts laughing again, the sounds echoing against the green walls of the dark tunnel as he recalls the look of horror fly across the brunette’s face. It took all he had and more to not just point and laugh at the guy, resisting all urges to poke that idiot fish’s handsome face for being so stupid and pissing off their awesome weird hyung, and just because Yesung was going to drop him off? Ridiculous!
But, being the considerate person he was, he just had to ask if maybe it was just a little too much.
Yesung had just rolled his eyes, stating indifferently, “No way. Have you met him? He’s fucking annoying! Maybe if he would shut up once in a while he could come quietly, but no, the kid wants to throw a tantrum! Who the hell does that at his age???!”
Hyukjae had to agree, playfully snickering at the pout that grimaced on Donghae’s face. Though he still felt bad since the injuries on the latter’s face and the reason why the guy’s glasses were all broken in his pocket (long story) were all his fault so, in order to appease Donghae just a little, he questioned the morality of the blindfold.
Just the blindfold though.
The whole gagging bit didn’t seem like such a bad idea.
Yesung just smiled cheekily.
“Well, do you really want this guy to know where you live?”
Hyukjae had winced. No arguing there.
In a nutshell, it was pretty damn amusing.
He had even helped tighten the cloth on the imprisoned man’s mouth, giggling at every muffled complaint that it was supposedly hurting.
He couldn’t help it.
It was fun!
How could he not enjoy tying up the man that had made things the more complicated just by his mere presence?
Plus, Yesung was pretty funny; he forced Donghae to have Ddangkoma sit on his lap, the turtle keeping guard and making sure he didn’t try to escape.
It was AWESOME.
He laughs out loud once more at the memory of Donghae trying to break free when he finally arrives at the gate, laughter turning into a groan as he struggles with the supplies, trying to maneuver everything around in order to place his hand on the estate’s handprint scanner.
SM Heights was very strict with who was allowed into the area, so this was the type of security needed for all the non-car residents who just wanted a guaranteed access. The small, dark grey machine was carefully hidden by vines and leaves, purposefully built right next to the iron doorway to facilitate residents who just wanted to walk in and out as pleased. Sure it was a bit much, but it kept out all and any unwanted personal.
Finally able to hold everything with one arm (he smartly set the bunny on top of the cage), he carefully lays his left hand against the sensitive machine, a green laser automatically starting up to scan and approve his residency. A green light flashes on as the scanner finally recognizes his handprint, automatically unlatching the lock on the door with a loud buzz and granting him entrance into the estate.
Hyukjae smiles as he uses his shoulder to push open the heavy iron, taking in the sight of his neighborhood and the security guard manning the gates.
He decides to stop to greet the kind, old man.
“Good afternoon ajusshi!” he calls out.
The elderly man around his 50’s or 60’s gives a friendly smile and politely nods back, acknowledging the cheerful blonde.
“Ah, Hyukjae-ah you’re home early! Got out of work so soon?” the rusty voice asks, eyes crinkling at the sides.
Hyukjae just smiles widely, lifting the cage with the bunny lounging on top excitedly.
“Not exactly ajusshi! Just got a little surprise for the kids~”
“Aigoo~ and here I was wondering where those little rascals were.. Well, now that you mention it, I do remember seeing Key come in with them earlier. Gahhh~ how sad.. I had went to the shop a while ago and picked up a few things for them! I got a Dragon Ball Z comic for Kyuhyun, a map of Atlantis for Kibum, and a bag of lychees for little Henly~ He enjoys those, right?”
Hyukjae beams gratefully, touched the old man would do such considerate things. “Yes, he loves those very much! Thank you, I know they’ll be thrilled. Haha, It’s like you know them like the back of your hand! Have you been sneaking off work to hang out with my boys, ajusshi?” Hyukjae asks slyly, playfully teasing the elder.
The old man gives an old, rusty laugh, wrinkles crinkling good-naturedly at the accusative comment.
“Well not exactly young man, but when Key takes Henly out on their daily walk, the precious child likes to make it a habit to visit me every day. He always runs up to me, “Ajusshi! Ajusshi! Guess what!” and goes on and on to tell me the latest with you and his hyungs. Gahhh~ Sweet kid, I tell you; very kind and respectful. Makes working here worthwhile. You’re doing an excellent job young man.”
Hyukjae smiles proudly, eyes almost instantly growing watery as the impact of those words finally settle in.
“Thank you, ajusshi… It means the world to me to hear you say that…”
“Aigoo~ you’re a good man Hyukjae-ah. Well, since your hands are full, I think I’ll have Key and Henli pick these up when they stop by again tomorrow. I’ll let you go on your way now~ Have a good evening Hyukjae-ah!”
“Okay! You too, ajusshi! Good day!” Hyukjae shouts, waving as he leaves and continues his way towards home.
The blonde takes the long way towards his house, walking down different side streets to avoid walking in front of Key’s place; just in case the kids were playing outside. He reaches the large, white western house in 10 minutes top and goes through the back door, placing the heavy rabbit cage on the kitchen counter. Next, he takes out the soft, pink blanket from inside the cage and smiles at the bunny waiting patiently on top, the rabbit sitting quietly like the trooper she was.
Ah so exciting~ Hyung had said this was a girl. Such a cute, fluffy girl rabbit!
His smile widens and he picks the soft ball of brown and white of fur up, cradling her in the soft pink blanket like a baby.
“Aigoo~” He coos at the bunny, placing a soft kiss on her furry face, “sorry that took so long. Appa had to stop and talk to an old friend, but no worries! I’ll feed you right now, and then you can meet your other three daddies!”
He laughs happily, already imagining the thrill that’ll be on his three babies’ face when they see her.
Placing the small rabbit on the counter, he cheerfully realizes the rabbit was no bigger than the coffee cup he left out this morning, her head barely skimming the top of the handle; she could probably very well fit inside of it since she was so little.
Her size making him all giddy again, he happily whistles a merry tune, quickly pulling out the bowl and rabbit pellets Yesung let him have for free while keeping an eye out on the bunny. He grins as he watches the small rabbit began to hop around the counter curiously, stopping to sniff the coffee cup.
A quiet chuckle escapes his throat, turning to take a carrot out of the fridge before pouring the pellets into the bowl. “Yeah~” he says to her, words coming out freely as he prepares her meal. “I accidently left that out this morning. You don’t have to worry about that though; I usually keep this place clean.”
He turns to her, smiling brightly as she stares at him and wriggles her nose as if saying she was okay with that.
“Anyhow, you’ll love the kids when I go get them. I’m gonna hide you in your cage now, okay? You can eat in there,” he adds cheerfully, picking up the light bunny and her bowl before placing her gently inside, making sure to set the water tube up next to the food and drop in a slice of carrot.
Hyukjae closes the cage, the rabbit hopping over near the door as if she knew she was about to receive another set of instructions. He mentally scoffs at his thoughts.
As if she could really understand me… but I guess it’s kind of nice talking to her.
He pauses in his thoughts, realizing he pretty much just had a whole conversation with a rabbit.
Well I’ll be damned… Who knew Henry’s sugar highs could actually be right about something? Oh well, might as well embrace it. It’s not like she has anything better to do than to listen to me.
Must be the cute face.
“Alright little one~” he smiles, bending over slightly to look eye to eye with his new friend, “I’m going to get the kids from Key’s house! Just stay here and don’t make a sound!”
He lightly giggles at his little joke, covering the cage with the blanket and grabbing his keys. He can’t wait to see their faces.
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“APPAAAAAA!!”
Hyukjae grins as he picks up a squealing Henry, stepping into Key’s house and taking off his shoes.
“Aigoo Henry-ah~ how’s my big boy?” he asks sweetly, placing a big peck on the boy’s fluffy cheek.
Henry giggles and hugs his father’s neck, lifting his head high enough to sweetly peck his father’s nose.
“I’m wonderful daddy!” Henry answers in perfect English. Hyukjae gasps loudly, shocked eyes growing wide as he stares at Henry’s beaming face.
“Whaaaa~ ?! Henry-ah, you speak English now, too?”
Henry nods excitedly, switching back to Korean and beaming proudly.
“Yup! Uncle Key says I’m a nature and bilingfull!”
“Natural, Henry-ah~ I said you’re a ‘natural’ and ‘bilingual’. As in you have ‘natural’ ability to learn English easily, therefore becoming ‘bilingual’,” Key corrects patiently, quickly rushing into the living room to pick up a few more toys as Hyukjae strides in. “Surprisingly, you may actually be better in English. Oh. Hey hyung,” Key grins, acknowledging his friend’s presence before running over to give him a big, sloppy kiss on the cheek.
Hyuk groans at the messy peck, wiping his flushing cheek as Henry giggles. Rolling his eyes, he turns to glare at his best friend. “Yah, how many times do I have to say that Jonghyun will kick my A-S-S if you keep doing things like that, huh?”
Key gives a big, hearty laugh while walking back to gather Henry’s crayons on the floor, placing them all in the boy’s teddy bear backpack before grinning at the blushing blonde. “Well, Jonghyun can just kiss my A-S-S cuz' I don’t give a F-U-C-K.”
“Ask? Fuss?” Zhou Mi asks questionably, trying to figure out what his ‘umma’ had spelled while walking into the room with Kyuhyun, Amber, and Kibum.
“No, ASS and FUCK you weirdo cookoo-brain,” Kyuhyun retorts, punching Zhou Mi in the shoulder for being stupid.
Amber giggles as Hyukjae comes out of nowhere to flick Kyuhyun on his forehead, scolding “Yah, you know you’re not allowed to say things like that!”
Kyuhyun winces as he rubs the stinging spot, frowning when he hears Zhou Mi and Amber snickering behind him.
“Hey appa, no fair,” he whines, “Uncle Key said it first!”
“No no noooo~ I had SPELLED those words. I never said them. Plus, if you knew they were bad words the minute I spelled them you shouldn’t have said them out loud,” Key states matter-of-factly, glancing over his shoulder to give a playful glare at the child. Kyuhyun just sticks out his tongue in response.
“Oooooooh~ Kyuhyun said a bad wooorrrrdddd…” Zhou Mi teases, poking Kyuhyun’s arm in order to cause a rise in his friend.
Kyuhyun smacks off the boy’s hands, glaring at the latter. “Yah be quiet Zhou Mi!”
Henry looks up at his appa with big, innocent eyes. “I don’t say bad words, huh appa.”
Hyukjae smiles, placing another kiss on his youngest baby, “Nooooo, you’re a good boy Henry-ah~”
“Awww appaaaa, I didn’t mean it! I’m good too!” Kyuhyun whines, pouting as he clings to his father’s leg, gripping the material before burying his face into the jeans. “Appaaaaaaa…”
Hyukjae laughs, putting Henry down before ruffling the mops of wavy brown hair affectionately. He squats down to turn to his middle child, cupping the boy’s face gently in order to look Kyuhyun in the eyes.
“Hmmm, I think I’ll overlook the bad words if you give appa a precious gift~”
Kyuhyun grins, automatically understanding what his father meant as he leans over to peck his appa lovingly on the cheek, happily jumping into the man’s arms to give him a hug. The six year old buries his face into his father’s neck, whispering, “I love you appa. I’m sorry I cussed. I didn’t mean it…”
Hyukjae happily wraps his arms around the boy, telling him he’s forgiven even though he was forgiven long before.
Key rolls his eyes at overly fluffy scene, finishing his cleaning before stepping over to affectionately muse with Zhou Mi’s hair. Zhou Mi looks up at his umma’s presence and smiles, relaxing against Key’s body as slim fingers continue to play with his hair. Amber perks her head up and stands closer to Key too, looking up at him with her big eyes as if silently asking to be noticed too. Key smiles knowingly, instantly understanding before pulling her up close so she can relax against him as well. Amber happily snuggles closer, burying her face into her father’s hip with a content sigh.
Hyukjae releases his hug and kisses Kyuhyun’s cheek, standing up again and noticing Kibum standing alone awkwardly in the shadowed hallway.
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A/N: DOUBLE UPDATED \(^o^)/ <3 Love to hear your thoughts on here before you go on to the next one <3
I guess Donghae went back to his ways xD How could be jealous of a bunny? *smh*
Kyuhyunnie is cute and Henry knows English! Wah his language skills are amazing! I know this 2 year old who can actually speak arabic and english haha and tons of kids in California grew up knowing Spanish and English, so it's a cute little idea ^-^ <3 Please comment :D