[fic] My Best Friend's Boyfriend - Chapter 21.1
AN: LJ won't allow me to post this as one. sorry. xD
Chapter 21: Yunho is sick.
Jaejoong woke up before the sun shines that day. It really bothers him. Since he and Yunho are sleeping on one bed for several days now, he could then hear Yunho’s coughs. Although Yunho says he feels nothing wrong, the coughs say otherwise. Jaejoong stood out of the bed and walked quietly towards the kitchen. It was still dark and Jaejoong doesn’t know what time it is already. Sure Yunho has been eating well lately. He only comes home late on Fridays and he always leaves on Saturday but gets back home before 2pm to relax and watch Xman with Jaejoong on their living room. There weren’t any suspicious acts of Yunho overworking himself, but still, these coughs signals something serious.
Chopping spring onions while waiting for the soup t boil, Jaejoong heaved a deep sigh. Yunho would not tell him much lately and it bothers him to the highest extent. But he promised himself not to push Yunho to say anything since the man has things to deal with too. Besides, he’s a president of the company Jaejoong works on. Mixing some more ingredients with the soup, Jaejoong felt like he was very worried. Like if this feeling goes n he might just pull Yunho and lock him in the bedroom until the man confesses he needs to be checked. But Jaejoong respects Yunho when Yunho says he’s fine.
“Hmmm. It’s 2 in the morning. What are you doing here?” Yunho said as he stood behind Jaejoong and peeked through his shoulder.
“Oh, why are you up?” Jaejoong said peeking between the soup and to Yunho’s face.
“I woke up without you. I think it’s just a reflex that my body looks for you immediately. So why are you cooking this time of day?”
“Well, you were coughing really bad, I thought it might be because it’s a little cold tonight. So I am making you a soup. Can you sit at the dining room and wait for it?” Jaejoong said palming on of Yunho’s cheeks with his free hand.
“I’ll wait here.” Yunho said as he kissed Jaejoong’s palm and sat by the counter. “I find you really beautiful in the kitchen.” He said.
“Why, thank you, Mr. Jung.” Jaejoong said smiling.
“You should reward me for the compliment though.” Yunho winked.
“There is a word on your statement that makes me think you are being horny just now.” Jaejoong giggled.
“Am I?” Yunho asked as he gave a wide grin. “Maybe I am.” He smiled and it has been quiet.
Although they have been living peacefully with their married-like life, the uneasiness is still there. The guilt just grows bigger every time they hug. They kiss. They show this affection. The guilt just won’t leave. But it grows in a rapid pace that it’s already killing both of them. It's frustrating. Knowing that you are both on the right age. You are both on a steady life. You are both in love with each other. BUT just can't be together. it hurts.
Yunho remained seated by the counter and watched this beautiful man standing at the kitchen and cooking a soup for him. This man that has caught his heart a million times with his simple actions. Now, Yunho knew why Changmin fell in love with this beauty before him. There are million reasons and Yunho can name them given the time. But all those reasons comes down to one thing, Jaejoong is just as lovely as anyone else could imagine. His warm and caring touches. His big bright smile. His huge adorable eyes. And who wouldn’t notice those lips. The lips that only speak of loving words… the lips that never fail to invite Yunho.
“Jaejoong, come here.” Yunho said adding hand movements to invite Jaejoong.
“It’s almost finished.” Jaejoong said stirring the soup in one direction.
“No. come here now.” Yunho said in a rather stiff voice that made Jaejoong leave the soup and come to him.
“Now what?” Jaejoong said with a pout.
Yunho pulled his wrist and lands his lips to Jaejoong’s. eyes closed and grip tight, Yunho wanted to taste that same lips he loved to taste. He wanted to treasure the sweet sensation. It is sad to know that their future is uncertain that things will always fail to be good. To be as perfect as it is now. so Yunho, you can’t blame him… for Yunho is a selfish person in love. He wanted to maximize every time he has left to own Jaejoong: his stolen possession.
“I love you.” He whispered in a husky voice as they parted their lips and pressed their foreheads. “I’ll do so forever.”
“I know.” Jaejoong smiled… too dazed at the simple, sweet, romantic kiss he received from Yunho. “I love you, too.”
And yet another guilt grows.
Ye Eun received all the files Yoochun needed that morning. It was a busy day since Yoochun has been having so many appointments with businessmen during day, and a black market to play during Friday night. Although Ye Eun strongly disagrees on helping through the whole game, she ended up doing so when the result was faxed to her the other day. It was really not doing any close to good. She has warned Yoochun to dismiss the game but the boss is too stubborn to listen to his secretary that he still played the game. Ye Eun even tried to talk to Junsu and persuade him to make Yoochun change his mind. But the lover of the boss believes in Yoochun’s motives and abilities that he supports Yoochun and will do so till the end. Helpless, Ye Eun made her own decision as she sigh and grip the piece of paper on her desk. Along with the other papers, she made a move towards Yoochun’s office.
With two knocks, Ye Eun invited herself in to see Yoochun reading the newspaper and probably waiting for the papers he expects to come. Setting everything aside and flashing that wide grin, he greeted her secretary.
“My lovely muse. You’re early.” He flirted.
“I came to talk to you for the last time… the black market.” She said standing firm and serious in front of her boss’ desk. She placed the files on Yoochun’s desk though.
“For the last time, I will tell you that I won’t.” Yoochun said knowing that this time, there is no fooling around.
“The results are obvious. Things won’t be good. So please! Stop this!” Ye Eun said half begging, half demanding.
“No. that’s my final word.”
“Then here.” Ye Eun said handing a folded letter. “I resign.”
Yunho was glancing once in a while at the wall clock somewhere in his office as his pen jumps up and down him hands. He wanted to go home already but he couldn’t until he receives a call from the doctor. He has not much of work to do and surprisingly, he is enjoying his lots of free time now. Maybe it’s because of Jaejoong. There will be a lot of things to do with Jaejoong if he can have many free time, right? So he waited. Trying to be very patient.
He stared at the quiet telephone at the desk at the corner of the room as he covers his mouth for another cough. Seriously, this cold has been getting worse each day and it’s not at all good. Being sick is the least thing Yunho would want to happen. One reason for that is that he doesn’t want to make Jaejoong worry.
Ah… Jaejoong. Yunho grinned at the memory of their hot soup this midnight. Jaejoong fed him like a little boy and made sure Yunho finishes the soup. Once in a while even when they snuggle back to sleep, Jaejoong would feel if Yunho has a fever. Good thing it was only a cough. It should be only the cough. Yunho ran his hand to touch his neck and sure, he feels hot now.
“Excuse me.” Seulgi said as she entered the office…. Without knocking as if she is sure that Yunho would gladly invite her in.
Yunho gave a tired smile. “Yes?”
“It’s five already. Shouldn’t you be coming home?” Seulgi said.
“Ah… yea. I will be… in a little while. Do you have to go somewhere?”
“I promised my mom I would cook for her. So would you need anything before I go?”
“Nothing really. Take care.” Another weak smile.
For some reason, Yunho has been seeing two Seulgi once in a while. He squinted his eyes to make his vision clear but ended up seeing that his whole office is spinning. He sighed. Stupid cough and whatever it brought him. Now he feels as if…
“Can you call the doctor I had appointment with the other day and tell him to call me back immediately? After then you can leave. See you tomorrow.” Yunho said before sinking deeper on his chair, sighing.
“Okay…” Hesitantly, Seulgi agreed. “Are you sure you’re okay? I can cancel my appointment with my mom.”
“I really do appreciate but I think it’s just rest that I need.” Yunho said.
“Okay. I will call the doctor now. take care.” Seulgi said and closed the door as she left.
Few more minute and the doctor will call. Just one call and one appointment. Yunho will be fine with that. Just one ring on his phone and he is sure to know it will be alright. But another few minutes passed and still, there was no call. Five minutes. Ten. Twenty and half an hour has passed. No calls. Feeling too tired, Yunho forced himself to stand up and walk towards the quiet telephone. He grasped every furniture he passes by so he won’t lose any balance and dialed a particular number on the first floor.
“Hello, good afternoon. Jung Industry. I’m sorry but the company is-“ the person who answered replied with the sound of keyboard being patched up by the receiver of the phone.
“Jae…” Yunho said, sounding like he ran a million miles of marathon in 2 hours.
“YUNHO?! What’s wrong?” Jaejoong said immediately stopping his work. “You sound so tired. Are you alright?”
“I’m… well, do you drive?” He asked.
“I don’t. Changmin did not… uhm… I was not allowed to drive because I am clumsy.” He said saving the file he was doing.
“Oh… kay. Can you come up here, baby? I need you.” Yunho begged.
“I will be right there.” Jaejoong assured as he fix his things as fast as he could.
Yunho’s voice was sexy and flirty and not overly husky and tired. Something sure is wrong with the man and Jaejoong hates himself for not asking. Forget it if he’s pushing Yunho. He really wants to know what’s wrong now. Because they are… at least… in a relationship. Jaejoong has all the rights to know. And keeping a secret among each other is like them being what they are towards Changmin. It isn’t right. So at least be true to each other and depend on each other.
Yunho felt the whole room to be suffocating and the silence is deafening him. “Jae… come here…” he whispered as he made his way towards the chair to sit. Seriously. The gravity is pulling him a lot stronger today and the past days. It’s really… really getting a lot harder to move. What’s taking Jaejoong so long? Or maybe it’s just Yunho who is feeling that way? Since when did Yunho become sick? It was when he was still a little child. A poor little child.
“YUNHO!” Jaejoong shouted as he rushed towards Yunho who was falling to the ground.
Jaejoong came in time and saw Yunho struggling to walk towards the kitchen. Glad that he moved fast to catch Yunho who is walking like a tired dog towards the nearest chair. With Jaejoong’s weak arms, he caught Yunho and felt a terrible temperature. “Yunho! You’re sick…” butthere was no one to answer him because Yunho finally found his comfortable place to sleep. In Jaejoong’s arms.
“Wow. Good looking Mr. Shim.” Sohee giggled as she picked through the mirror where Changmin is fixing his suit. “You’ve been doing a good job!”She clapped her hands and handed the last papers for the day. “Ah…” she sat on the chair. “It was just yesterday that we were trying to get along with each other and now you are leaving very soon.”
“Wow. You little brat is missing me already.” Changmin said as he ruffled Sohee’s hair.
“of course! Who’s gonna pay for meals now?? aish!” Sohee giggled as once again she glanced at the picture of the happy couple. “You missed him too much.” Sohee smiled. “What a lovely boyfriend.”
Changmin turned to look at the same picture Sohee is talking about. The happy couple. Him and Jaejoong.
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