[fic] My Best Friend's Boyfriend - Chapter 21.2
Chapter 21: Yunho is sick. [pt. 2/2]
Second day being admitted at the hospital, Jaejoong hasn’t said a word to Yunho. He will nod when he is asked and will shake his head otherwise. However, despite the ignoring, Jaejoong would still help in wiping Yunho… in feeding him… in arranging the pillows. Yunho would smile every time he catches a sight of Jaejoong biting his lip to avoid saying anything. At one point, Yunho felt guilty. Of course Jaejoong still has to go to work. and right after work, Jaejoong would come home and grab some clothes for Yunho and prepare meals since Yunho doesn’t like hospital foods. Then he’ll go to the grocery store to find some snacks. And Jaejoong also stays up late in the hospital to watch over Yunho. However, at another point, Yunho’s heart felt so happy to see the ever caring Jaejoong worrying for him. only if Jaejoong would talk to him.
“Are you mad?” Yunho said as he asked Jaejoong who is sitting on the couch against the wall, few steps away from the hospital bed.
Jaejoong shook his head.
“Come here. You’re too far away.” Yunho said as he made a little space for Jaejoong in the bed.
Jaejoong shut the television off and looked at Yunho’s inviting eyes before finally giving in. He slowly walked towards the bed and sat beside Yunho. His head was hung low as he tries to hide his very worried face. Then he felt Yunho’s warm hand against his cheeks. “I’m sorry, okay?” He said.
Jaejoong just nodded.
“Won’t you talk to me anymore?” Yunho’s sad voice replied.
There was another silence.
Yunho’s thumb brushed against Jaejoong’s cheeks. Then Jaejoong suddenly landed a soft kiss on his lips. “Just get well soon. Okay?” He said.
“I will. I promise.” Yunho smiled as he lets go of Jaejooong’s hand when there was a knock on the door.
Regretfully leaving his sick lover lying on the bed, Jaejoong made his way towards the door and opened it only to regret more that he did so. There standing by the doorway is the person Jaejoong doesn’t like the most. Bae Seulgi. Jaejoong knew too well that this lady is doing her best to be a “responsible” secretary. Or maybe Jaejoong is doing his best to be good for this person. She’s a brat. And Jaejoong knew that he wasn’t being credited for any work he’s done for her. And what makes Jaejoong dislike this person more is because she is obviously trying to look good to win Yunho. Somehow, Jaejoong is still afraid. Although he knew too well that Yunho loves him… he couldn’t rest assured that no one would come in between. Yunho is a handsome guy and also… his relationship with Yunho is not that firm yet. Once Changmin returns, all will start to be tested. So he couldn’t be rest assured that this young lady here is not going to win Yunho in any case.
What more that bothers him is the fact that Ms. Bae saw him on Yunho’s private room. What excuse would be left there for Jaejoong to cover up? How can an ordinary employee visit the president’s private room? And what more, how could the employee know that the presidents is sick and is admitted to the hospital? Seulgi gave a weird look to Jaejoong who was lost with excuses.
“Hi…” Yunho said as he stood out of the bed to see who came and know the reason for the sudden silence. “You came.” He smiled.
“OH! Why are you up? Shouldn’t you be sleeping?” Seulgi said as she rushed to guide Yunho.
“I just woke up thank you.” Yunho said as he peeked through Seulgi’s shoulder to see the face of his love.
Jaejoong has a hurt expression. This woman he dislikes is taking very good care of Yunho, and Yunho nor him couldn’t do anything much to stop it. That time, if Yunho could, just tell her to go, then Jaejoong would be glad to take care of him. But no, they couldn’t do that.
“Thank you for your hardwork, Mr. Kim. And tell the director of your department for working hard to send me the papers.” Yunho said, pretending that Jaejoong was there to deliver papers.
Jaejoong is not hurt for he understands. But the fact that hurts him is from today until Yunho is admitted out of the hospital, Seulgi is going to be taking care of Yunho. And for a simple employee, there is no reason for him to even visit.
Freedom. Love doesn’t have this kind of privilege. Especially in Yunho and Jaejoong’s case. The thing they wanted to have the most is this. The freedom to walk hand in hand on the amusement part… to kiss under the fireworks at a festival… to hug on the Ferris wheel and look at the scenery above. to be free to do all these kinds of things. Jaejoong finally got tired. For this once he felt very, very, very selfish. Selfish for wanting Changmin back now. so he could get over it with him and live peacefully with Yunho. Without worries. Without guilt.
For the meantime, Jaejoong stayed at Heechul’s place spazzing about Heechul’s boyfriend. He felt envious of Heechul because he can be proud of his boyfriend to anyone but Jaejoong couldn’t. He could be proud… but of Changmin. Because everyone knows its Changmin and not Yunho he’s going out with. Five lonely days of wondering if Yunho is alright. If that Seulgi has not taken advantage of him. five long lonely days and Jaejoong is nothing but glad it’s ended.
“I’m healthy again!” Yunho said as he jumped on Jaejoong who is preparing breakfast.
“Get off me!” Jaejoong said.
“Awww…. You’re still mad!” Yunho pouted but hugged Jaejoong’s tighter from the back. “Miss me?”
“NO!” Jaejoong spat as he freed himself of Yunho’s warm hands. Of course he did miss Yunho. So much.
“Jae… I’m sorry.”
“Don’t say sorry! you are not even sure that you are!” Jaejoong said, this time a tone of anger in it.
“YAH! Let’s talk.” Yunho said stopping Jaejoong from moving around the kitchen and dragging him towards the bedroom. Gently throwing him on the bed Yunho jumped above Jaejoong and locked the other man inside his arms and legs.
“Do we really have to talk on the bed?” Jaejoong glared.
“YUP!” Yunho grinned. Something inside Jaejoong tells him that Yunho is acting so cute now.
“Okay. You first.” Jaejoong said keeping his glare.
“I love you.” Then Yunho giggled. (an: ahhhh I wanna squeeze Yunho! Hahaha)
“YAH!” Jaejoong said hitting Yunho’s chest rather violently.
“That hurts!” Yunho said rubbing the spot. “okay, it’s you who need to talk.”
“Fine!” Jaejoong said giving in. “I am mad at you! Do you know that? I told you not to overwork yourself and look what happened! You had a fever that went up to 40 degrees! How the hell would I feel?? I was dead worried, do you know that!? And you did not even wake up until you were on the hospital for the second day! I was heck desperate! When the doctor said you’ll be fine I made them run through test to actually make sure! Don’t do that again!” Jaejoong said with tears forming from his eyes. “Aish! I have never cried since I met you!!!” he spats unconsciously.
“That’s because I made you experience a lot more emotions.” Yunho smiled, although feeling guilty for the tears.
True. Jaejoong has not cried because of Changmin. He has never been this worried. He has never been this mad. All because Changmin avoided to let Jaejoong feel anything bad. But that is wrong, right? Love comes with a whole package of emotions. Happiness is a basic feeling. Love starts in happiness. Then pains follows. And worries. Uncertainties. Concern. Those bad feelings we feel when we love… makes the love stronger.
“And…”
“and?” Yunho asked.
“I wasn’t there to take care of you. That secretary took you from me! I hate it!” Jaejoong pouted.
Yunho chuckled as he pinched both of Jaejoong’s cheeks. “ahhh… you’re so cute, Jaejoongie.” He said.
“AW! That hurts.” Jaejoong said as he slapped Yunho’s hands off him. “Can you now get off me?” He said wishing for Yunho to give up loking his body inside.
Yunho smiled. At least they are back to be like before. And he is more than sure that Jaejoong is jealous. Meaning, Jaejoong feared that Yunho will be taken away. Yunho had a wide grin pasted on his face.
“Pabo!” Jaejoong said sticking his tongue out.
“Because I love you.” Yunho said before locking their lips into a passionate and loving kiss.
Jaejoong’s arms crawled around the neck of the man above him as he pulled the body closer. He doesn’t want to kiss with the huge distance between them. He wants to kiss while feeling Yunho’s warmth. While treasuring the assurance that they will be together. While breaking the possible hindrances to keep them close. While overcoming fear, worries, and uncertainties.
[Jaejoong’s POV]
This man. This man I have come to choose over the man I have felt so happy with. This person made me love him more everyday. Everyday that it felt like millions of needles are stabbing my heart with pain. And millions of butterflies healing it. Yunho-ah… stay with me.