Chapter Eighteen (1/1)
Jeonghan closes Jun and Hoshi's bedroom door and walks down the hallway. He held the rail of the stairs and went down quietly. He sat back casually against the couch cushion, letting his mostly-bare legs feel the plush of the couch and his head lean back against the cushion. What a day.. He thought as he went back to what all happened in the day. He and Junhui walked Joshua to school and then walked all the way to the office. Seungcheol then got into a heated argument over the phone. Jeonghan shook his head and opened his eyes, tearing his vision away from the angry glare Seungcheol gave him. His eyes were red and his fists were tight. His teeth were stuck together and his vein on the side of his head was popping up. Never once has Jeonghan seen that side of the man. Seungcheol has gotten mad before, yes. However, he's never gotten mad to the point where he started yelling and cursing; breaking objects too. "He hasn't been getting proper sleep, he must be irritable.." He muttered as he tried getting the fiery gaze of the older out of his mind. However, he trembled. He remembered how the phone almost hit into him. The phone was only a little bit to the side of Jeonghan. He felt the wind as it passed by him. "Seungcheol would never hurt me." He told himself aloud. "He wouldn't let me or the kids get hurt." He nodded as he convinced himself. He heard the front door open. Jeonghan quickly looked at the clock to see hours had passed by since he put the kids to bed. Jeonghan breathed in and out and walked to the kitchen. There he took some bread and put it in the toaster. He took out the butter and heard Seungcheol's quiet shuffling in the entryway. The man then entered Jeonghan's vision. "What are you still doing up?" Seungcheol asked with concern. Jeonghan looked down. "I told you at work.. you need to relieve your stress." Jeonghan said, turning back to the toaster and taking the two pieces of toast out. He lightly spread the butter and handed the plate to Seungcheol. "I'll be upstairs." He whispered, walking past the man. Seungcheol watched those legs walk up the stairs. They're pale and thin, just like he remembered when they met. The man's skin wrapped tightly around his small muscles and bones. He looked further up to see that little booty going back and forth before turning for the landing. Seungcheol sighed and ate what was made for him. He then made his way up the stairs and turned off the hallway light. He heard the kids sleeping and went into their bedroom. "Wonwoo's with Joshua right now in his basket," Jeonghan said when he noticed Seungcheol looking into the crib. "Come on."
Seungcheol looked at Jeonghan, the smaller male was already on their bed. "I don't-" "If you hurt me, I'm never going to forgive you." Jeonghan said seriously. "But we need this." He continued, spreading his legs. Seungcheol nodded and turned off the light. He took his shirt and tie off followed by his pants, putting them on the floor against the bed. He crawled onto the bed and felt the younger's mostly-naked body. He felt the male turn around, giving his back to Seungcheol. Seungcheol put his hand up Jeonghan's shirt and felt down the man's thin back. He moved his hand around the male and felt his chest followed by his stomach. He then tugged on the little shorts Jeonghan had on. Not something that Jeonghan is normal to wear - shorts. He doesn't like his legs showing, even if he had legs to look at. He's never had muscular thighs to show off like Seungcheol does. So he figures that pants are best for him. Seungcheol guesses that Jeonghan chose shorts so that they can just come off with ease as opposed to long pants. He took the material down followed by the boxers next. Seungcheol held the man's little butt cheek and squeezed, hearing a muttered moan come from Jeonghan. Seungcheol reached into the nightstand and took out the lotion. He coated his fingers and entered one by one into Jeonghan. The younger barely made any noises, even when he went a certain angle. Jeonghan felt it. This sex is the first definition. He felt no love in the preparation and felt nothing with the other putting his member up him. He's just getting rid of his work stress.. We're not coming together happily. He thought as he felt the bigger man's lips suck on his neck and hold his hips firmly. Am I any better though? I told him to do this, and the kids.. He loves the kids. They’re a full-time job too.. He finished his thoughts as he focused on the pleasure. He moaned when Seungcheol gave a specific thrust. "There," He tried to be silent, "Cheol.." He moaned quietly. Seungcheol reached to hold Jeonghan's dick, pumping it to his small beat. They agreed that they would be silent in their intimate acts so that Joshua wouldn't hear them. Seungcheol grinded his hips deeper and harder, hearing that Jeonghan was okay with the effort already given. They cum together and Jeonghan feels Seungcheol fall on the side. Jeonghan backs up and puts his body against Seungcheol's chest, expecting to spoon. Seungcheol put his arm around the younger and heard the other already fall asleep. Seungcheol closed his eyes too, and fell asleep not too long later.
*** A couple weeks pass by, and it's the weekend. Joshua begs Jeonghan to go to Seungcheol's office to help put stuff up on the walls. Jeonghan gave in and walked the boy to the office while the other kids were being watched by one of Jeonghan's old friends. Jeonghan opens the office door and Seungcheol looks up. He raised his eyebrows when he saw the two. "Jeonghan?" "We won't get in your way. Josh just wants to decorate too." He held Joshua's shoulders and walked him away from the desk. Seungcheol pursed his lips and held his pen. He spinned it while watching Joshua take something out of his backpack. He sees a blue airplane. "What's that?" He put the pen down and walked over to the couch.
"I made it in class, Daddy." Joshua looked up at Seungcheol as he took it off of the stand. "I made it just for you." He said excitedly. "For me?" Seungcheol asked with a big smile. Joshua nodded and was picked up by the working man. Seungcheol put Joshua on his knee and looked at the airplane. "An airplane because you're flying through the office because you're working hard!" Joshua said, handing the airplane to Seungcheol. Seungcheol waved the plane around. "I'll play with it when I'm on break." He said, kissing Joshua's forehead. The phone started ringing and Seungcheol looked back at it for a moment. He then looked back at Joshua and made airplane noises. "You gonna get that?" Jeonghan asked with a smirk. "I made a special ringtone for that.. employee.. I don't wanna talk to him right now." Seungcheol said, looking at the little designs Joshua made on the tail. Jeonghan raised an eyebrow. "Oh really?" He reached to pick the phone up. Seungcheol looked back at him with shock. "Hey, mhm." Jeonghan sat on the corner of the desk. "Yes, I'm standing in for Mr. Choi at this moment." He said, folding his arm over his chest. "He told me if you call I needed to inform you of something." He lied. Seungcheol watched with wide eyes. "What did he ask me to tell you? He said that you're fired. You have two days to clear out your desk and get your behind to the company you would rather be at instead. If you're not grateful for this one, leave." Jeonghan put the phone down and looked at the two looking at him. Seungcheol looked at him with disbelief. "It's as easy as that, Cheol." He stood up and walked to the couch. "Jeonghan.. I don't have the authority to fire him.." He said, sitting Joshua down on the couch. Jeonghan held his chin. "You're the CEO's advisor, aren't you?" He got a nod. "If you think he's not right for the company, it's only logical that he doesn't need that employee, right? He trusts your opinion." Seungcheol scratched his head. "Darn.. Where did this confidence come from." "It came from not wanting you stressed, Cheol." He said with a pat on the shoulder. "Joshua, are you ready to go back home now?" Joshua stood up and hugged Seungcheol's legs. "See you tomorrow morning, Daddy!" He said before running to Jeonghan. Seungcheol breathed in and out. "Thanks.." He leaned in to kiss Jeonghan. "Now be good, okay? Don't make me mad at you again." Jeonghan nagged. Seungcheol laughed a bit. "I.. made you mad?" He asked. "Pretty upset, yeah. You're on thin ice, Mr. Choi." He winked and held Joshua's hand. "Come on, we can stop at the pond so you can see the turtles." He said to Joshua.
The two leave the office after that. I made him mad.. Seungcheol sat down at his desk and picked his pen up. I have to make it up to him. I have to. He told himself as guilt came by. "But what to do.." He held his chin.
*** More time passes by, making it November. Jeonghan straightened his sweater vest as he watched Joshua run off with his friends. I can't believe it's only been a year and he's already five.. He rounded to the next month, seeing how Joshua has grown up so much. He exited the school building with Jun and yawned. "Is it okay if I take a nap after feeding you guys lunch?" He asked the little one. "Daddy needs sleep," Jun said, holding Jeonghan's hand as they crossed the street. Jeonghan nonchalantly held his hip as they started walking back home. The younger didn't notice his pained expressions as they casually walked on the sidewalk. His little legs were far from tired and ready to run around the wide open field for hours. Jeonghan motioned them to take a quick break by calling out a bench. "I just need to sit for a minute." He smiled at the little one. "Daddy, when can I go to school with Josh?" He asked as he sat his small behind on the bench. "Pretty soon, Juni. You'll be starting at a different semester than Josh started." He scratched his head. "You okay with starting in January?" He asked, stroking the child's hair. Jun thought for a moment. "Next month is Josh's birthday!" He said excitedly. Jeonghan chuckled as the conversation went from school to what they should do for the oldest kid's birthday. They begin walking again. Jun, of course, wanting to go at a faster pace. Jeonghan forced himself to walk faster so that Jun could spend some energy. The kid seemed to have an endless supply of energy. Even after a whole day of playing in the yard the kid wants to play more inside. They make it to the house and see Hoshi walking around Wonwoo, annoying the child. "You were good while we were gone?" He asked the children. Jeonghan noticed Hoshi was in a tiger stance near Wonwoo. Jeonghan laughed and started making some simple foods for the kids. "Wake me up if something bad is going on, okay? You're in charge, Juni." He patted the Chinese kid's shoulder. Should I really be putting a three year old in charge of two babies..? He looked around the room and looked to see if anything would drop on them or if they would choke on anything. He bit his lip and noticed things are relatively secure. Kids are fed, diapers are changed, and the stair guards are up. Everything should be okay. He nodded and closed his eyes. It'll only be a light sleep, anyway. And then everything went silent for Jeonghan. *** Time passed by and Jeonghan woke up to the sound of something falling. He opened his eyes in panic, looking around. He saw Seungcheol there, clenching his teeth as he picked his laptop up from the floor. Jeonghan looked around slowly, calming his heart rate. However, panic raised back up in his heart. "Joshua!" He stood up abruptly. "Sh," Seungcheol sat him back down, "the school called me, I went to pick him up. The kids are in bed." He informed calmly. Jeonghan nodded and held Seungcheol's hand. "Thank.. thank you.." He muttered and held his head. "Did they have dinner? Did Joshua get his homework done?" He asked.
Seungcheol nodded. "I brought work home," He looked at his laptop, "the kids were fed and I helped Josh with his work." He explained while brushing the younger's light locks back. Jeonghan looked at Seungcheol and nodded. "I'm so sorry.." He whispered. "It's okay, don't worry about a thing." Seungcheol replied. "I have a lot of making up to do." He whispered to the younger, kissing Jeonghan's cheek softly. About to say something, the door was suddenly knocked on. Jeonghan walked past the man and went to the door. Glancing at the clock, he notices the late hour. He looks out the peephole and sees nothing. He unlocked the door and looked back at Seungcheol. Jeonghan's eyes narrow to Seungcheol, knowing what must be outside the door. He opened the door and automatically looked down at the mat. He bent his knees and picked the basket up. He studied those small eyes and thin lips. "Jeong-" Seungcheol was cut off by the younger walking past him. Seungcheol sensed rage coming from the other male. "We haven't had sex since your office event," Jeonghan said in an upset tone putting the letter on the couch cushion while he looked at the child, "read it." Seungcheol leaned down to pick the envelope up and took the letter out from it. He cleared his throat as he saw those bleached eyebrows go down in a mad way. "Dear Parents, Made with substitution and anger, Lee Jihoon is yours to keep. You should not let your emotions cloud your judgement. He answers better to Woozi, and he will be a very creative child. Take care of him well, and think of what you did."
Jeonghan looked at the child. "Jeonghan..?" The older raised his eyebrows. Jeonghan pursed his lips and stood up with the basket. He felt the older's hand on his shoulder, and he shrugged it off. "I don't want to talk to you, Cheol." He said in a monotone voice. "He was made out of hate and stress, not love." He didn't even make eye contact with Seungcheol. "I'm disappointed in ourselves," Jeonghan said before walking to the stairs.
Seungcheol watches the male turn on the landing. He sat back on the couch and let his tears fall. I told you I didn't want to do it.. Seungcheol held the letter to his chest. But I did it anyway.. Seungcheol's stomach starts to hurt. The letter was placed in Seungcheol's laptop before the owner ran to the bathroom. Guilt and sadness poured out of his eyes and mouth as pain went to his head and heart. I'm so sorry, Jeonghan.. Woozi.. the other great children..
Jeonghan lay the child in the crib and looked at Woozi's small frame. "It's not your fault, Woozi.. It's mine. I'm a bad parent.." He whispered as he thumbed the child's chin. "You're the only one that has my features, and yet you're the only one that wasn't made with love." He laughed pathetically.
"It's all my fault.."
JeongCheol let their stress out and didn't even say good night *sigh*
And now Woozi is here, not made with love..
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