Conselling - Hosu one-shot for the hosu_yongwonhi fic-exchange part 2
Two weeks later and they were back at my office. They sat there, still ignoring each other’s presence.
“Have you done what I’ve told you to?”
Hesitantly, they handed their sheet to me. Junsu gave it to me in a way that Yunho wouldn’t be able to peek. The other didn’t care much as he let his sheet fall on my desk.
I took Junsu's sheet first and I was glad to note that his pain was more materialistic than emotional. I took Yunho's sheet and was quite surprised by his verso.
"Is that it?" I asked him and with a firm nod, he agreed.
I could see that it had gotten Junsu's attention. Time for some Yunho moment!
"Do I tell him or..."
"I will," his answer made me smile. So courageous of him, I have to admit.
He wiped his hands on his jeans before he started, "Ever since I had laid my eyes on him, he got me interested. I found myself very curious about every single thing about him: about the way he would always stifle a chuckle just before allowing himself to laugh that awesome laugh of his," I saw Junsu roll his eyes at this, however, he still had this little smile that kept disappearing too fast, "about how he'd always be closer to anyone and everyone but me... That's when I started to keep my distances."
He took a long pause, sighing, and he seemed to be choosing his words.
"Quick, tell us why you stopped wooing him," even though I knew, I asked.
He chuckled my way, "I stopped because...." He couldn't let it out, "I did it because..."
"Because you were afraid he would turn you down. You said to yourself that you wouldn't be able to cope with it if he did. So, in an attempt to free yourself, you kept your distances. This way, it would decrease the impact and allow him breathe better." Do I really need to do the entire job? I swear....
"How is it relevant to our situation now?" Junsu said in a low voice. Can't blame him for saying that.
"I didn't know how you felt! It made me feel helpless and...and I don't know what to do! I just want to let you some space, in case I am taking too much place!"
"Well, I don't want you to keep your distances! How does that make me feel when I sense you drifting away from me?"
I decided to butt in, "Junsu, what Yunho wrote on that sheet is that he hates it when you don't talk to him about your feelings."
"How can I tell you if you're not here!?" Junsu replied in a shaky voice.
"He feels like you do not trust him with your love. Sometimes, he would always wonder 'what did I do wrong' or 'how is he going to react at this?' "
"Ridiculous," Junsu spat and I saw Yunho tense in his seat. In fact, Junsu felt attacked and was just protecting himself.
"Did you know.... Remember that time when I promised you to come home early so that we could go on a date," Yunho began but Junsu interrupted him.
"Which one? Because there are too many to remember from."
"I know... The first time, you had been giving me the cold shoulder but then you said," he heaved a sigh, "you said that it didn't bother you too much."
"Whoa! What a lie!" I laughed and regretted it after they both threw me a death glare.
"Well!" He said a little too loud (he was pissed, I could tell), "I didn't know that. By the third time it happened, I would stay outside, sitting on the stairs, wondering how Junsu would react this time."
"You just should've come earlier," Junsu said, but his voice was already softer. Do I sense victory here?
"I know..." Yunho repeated, "I felt too guilty just to enter the house. So I sat there, convincing myself that next time would be the one. When I had been late for the date by two hours, I'd stay two more hours outside, telling myself lies. Junsu, I..."
This latter raised his head, expectantly looking at his husband, "If you allow me to stay by your side, I am willing to quit my current position, so I can be with you more often."
Yunho tried to take Junsu's hand, but the smaller man pushed it away, "Why would you do that."
I rolled my eyes and was about to state the obvious when Yunho cut me off, "Because, I love you too damn much to lose you."
Phase 4 - Declaring their love: Complete
Junsu stood up and both Yunho and I held our breath. He was either going to yell not so pretty words at Yunho and leave him, or cry his eyes out before storming out of the room.
Or straddle Yunho and hug him so tight he'd strangle him. That, of course, I could've totally predicted.
"Do you forgive me, Junsu-yah? Can I be sure that you would tell me if something or anything bothered you?" Yunho asked to the crying man in his arms. I was half-listening (or pretending to, anyways) as I was busying myself with some papers.
"I will tell you if I get tired of you, yes," Junsu said jokingly. "However, unless I do say that I never want to be with you again, which will never happen, you have to promise to never, ever leave me."
"Oh baby, I promise. I'm sorry... I'm sorry."
"But that doesn't mean that I've accepted you returning to my bed, yet. Understand?"
"Whatever you want, Susu-yah," Yunho said, pecking his lover's lips.
Ugh, okay. I've had enough.
"Would you, please have the kindness of sparring my eyes of this?" I said in sheer annoyance. "Here. Would you like to see what the other wrote about you?"
Junsu turned to me and nodded eagerly while Yunho just shrugged. That made me tear both sheet up and I tossed everything in the bin, "I am sure that you could say it face to face. Because that's what you need to do in a relationship."
I stood up and began my victory lecture, one elbow in my hand, "You can't expect a marriage to succeed if you can't even communicate with your partner. Communication is the key! And a healthy sex life too, but some get away without it. Telling each other that you-- A-are you even listening to me?"
They stopped kissing at my question and they were blushing. Junsu stood up and helped his lover to get up, holding his hand. They both turned to me, "Thank you for your help, Mr.Shim, "Yunho said.
I sighed, "Okay, okay. You can leave me alone now." I smiled at them before adding, "I hope you will be happy after this and don't you dare come back here! Unless it's because you miss my awesome figure."
Junsu laughed, "Alright. Thank you again and goodbye!" With that, they left hands still linked.
I picked up the phone and dialed my secretary, "Jaejoongie~"
I heard him chuckle on the other end, "What is it, baby?"
"Do I have another appointment for today?"
"Nope. You're all mine." He says. I laughed at that.
"You know this thing you do when I'm tired, well, I need it now."
"You just want a massage or the whole thing?" He said and, oh, the teasing voice.
"Just get your sexy ass up here."
"I swear you only like me for this," and I could hear his pout.
"I miss you?"
He laughed, "I'll be right here."
I stretched in my chair, obviously satisfied of my day. Thinking back to that couple made me smile. I can see that they belonged to each other…!
The end! Thanks for reading~