Part 3 (1/2)
"Is it that bad?" Woohyun crouches behind Sunggyus heaving figure, gently patting his back and not really knowing what to do.
" I felt so sick all of sudden."
And once more he throws up into the toilett.
This day is definitely turning a bit too hectic for Woohyuns liking. Not only that some jokester decided it would be fun to throw a stone at his boyfriend and to give him a concussion and stitches.
No.
Now the effect of the - even though slight but still bad- concussion kicks in Sungyeol warned them about and Woohyun found himself abandoning his pancake in the frying pan and hurrying over to his room from where a weak call of his name resounded.
Sunggyu didn't manage to hold back long enough and threw up on Woohyuns carpet in front of the bed.
Woohyun doesn't really care.
Sunggyu only the more.
"I'm sorry for the mess..."
His stomach is under his control again and he leans his back against the bathtub, face pale and eyes closed.
" I threw up on your carpet."
"No need to worry."
"I feel horrible for it."
" It's okay, love."
"We should clean it up as fast as possible."
"Gyu.", Woohyun takes a face cloth out of the drawer, wets it in the sink and softly washes away the traces on Sunggyus face. " The worst that could happen is we can't clean it up, which I don't believe will be the case. And then I just buy a new one. But I don't think there will be a new Sunggyu waiting in IKEA for me so I guess you understand where my priorities lie at the moment. Now wait for a second."
Woohyun hurries to the kitchen only to come back with a glass of water.
" Rinse your mouth out. And then let's brush your teeth and get you back into bed."
Sunggyu manages to stand on wobbly legs but Woohyun manoeuvres him onto the toilet seat, handing him his tooth brush.
"Aren't you… disgusted?" The caramel haired asks, almost spitting all of the foam on himself.
"Not really. You see. This boyfriend of yours-", Woohyun points his thumb at himself, a cheesy grin on his face. " - has the strongest stomach you can find in this area of Seoul. I'm the one looking after the drunk at parties and Hoya calls me when he has a gastric flue. What kind of boyfriend would I be if I couldn't handle this."
" I…", Sunggyus hand with the toothbrush in it sinks down until it rests on his leg. " I… you're the best. I couldn't ask for more so… thank you, Woohyun."
Woohyun wants to kick his ass when he feels his eyes get teary.That guy is a real tear jerker. Not doing any good when he tries to act cool.
" Yah…", he coos, pulling his sitting boyfriend close so his head rests against his stomach." Aren't we all a bit dramatic today?"
" I want you to know. Because lately you have to worry a lot. I never meant to scare you. And… you're the only one for me so… you also don't have to worry I'll find someone better."
"Are the painkillers talking out of you?"
"No. I wanted to tell you.", Sunggyu answers, determination in his voice. " I heard what you said but I was too tired to answer."
Woohyun goes for kissing the top of his head. " I love you too, idiot."
How much, he can't tell Sunggyu with words.
"Clean up. I will put the carpet into the washing machine."
Sunggyu grimaces and Woohyun pinches his nose before he leaves to do his cleaning work and to take a look at the abandoned pancake in the frying pan. It is a burned tragedy so he unceremoniously throws it into the bin and on this occasions carries the already full bin bag to his front door. He will carry it downstairs later.
When he is ready he makes his way back to his room and peeks into the bathroom. "You ready?"
No Sunggyu.
"Gyu?"
"Living room"
He finds his boyfriend on the couch, wrapped into the thick blanket he brought from the bedroom.
"You should be in bed." Woohyuns says strictly.
Sunggyu avoids his gaze. " Sungyeol told me to rest. Not necessarily in bed."
"Are you talking back to me mister?"
"I'm bored in bed. I want to see what you're doing."
They keep their staring contest going on for a moment until Woohyun gives up with a deep sigh. He knew from the beginning he would loose.
" Be glad that I love you."
Sunggyu smiles thankfully, watching Woohyuns figure walking back into the open kitchen where he starts his former work again.
" Do you remember our talk from this morning.", Woohyun asks while stirring the dough. " About you moving in."Sunggyu huddles closer into his blanket. " I thought it were the painkillers."
" Nope. Totally real. And I still want you. I mean, I want you to move in. Of course only if you also want to."
" If you ask me like that then... I want to, but…"
Woohyun stops in his track over to the stove. " But?"
" But I'm worried to be a burden and I feel embarrassed. Since you said Dongwoo told you I'm struggling lately."
Woohyun only has a tired laugh left for that. " Kim Sunggyu. I'm slowly getting angry over here. Living together with you is the thing I dream of every hour at least once. You could be fucking Bill Gates rich and I'd still want you to live with me.", he lifts the spatula. " I have weapon so if that is your only worry you better say yes."
He is waiting for Sunggyu to decline. He knows his boyfriends stupid ego, hidden beneath his blushes. The guy is a tough nut.
Not that Nam Woohyun is one to give up that easily.
"Okay."The spatula falls into the sink.
" Butttt….. It would be great to live together!"
" I agreed."
"Gyuuuu…. Think once again."
" I said yes."
Woohyun pauses, his eyes widening. " What??"
Sunggyu slowly nods, a shy smile tugging on the corner of his lips. " If you really want me to I'd love to move in."
" Thank God!!"
Woohyun is clutching to him only a second later, showering his boyfriend with kisses.
" Woohyun! Stop it!" Sunggyu laughs and struggles against Woohyuns grip but the black haired just pulls him closer." I'm so happy, Gyu." he rocks his boyfriend from on side to the other again when the other finally stops struggling.
" We just share the rent and I can live here without feeling bad."Woohyun coughs.
"My dad bought the apartment. So we only have to share the other expenses like electricity and water. I know…", he looks apologetically. " Rich kid is coming out again. But you can quit that second job of yours at the bar and concentrate more on your studies. The money you earn at the coffee shop will be more than enough."
Sunggyu nods slowly. " That would actually be... quiet okay.", he gives Woohyun a sweet kiss on the cheek when he sees his boyfriend still being a bit embarrassed. " You know, having money isn't a thing to feel sad about."" I don't want you to think I'm a spoiled brat."" I don't. I know you're working hard."They smile at each other, Woohyun feeling a bit calmer.
" I was a bit shocked when Dongwoo told me your marks are suffering.", Woohyun pinches Sunggyus nose again, one of his favourite things to do. " Studies come first. You should know that better than me."
Sunggyu averts his gaze. " I know. It just became so hectic lately."
" I'm almost thankful you have a concussion and have to rest.", he kisses Sunggyu, avoids a kick against his shin and decides to finish dinner preparations.
" But seriously, Gyu. I don't want to see you overwork yourself again. I could see the circles under your eyes but stupid me brushed it off and didn't ask."
"Yes, mom."
Woohyun glares at him and puts another round of dough into the frying pan. " So. Besides telling me about your struggling, I got some pretty interesting things out of Dongwoo."
Suspicion growing on Sunggyus features. "And that would be?"
Woohyun chuckles. "You should see your face. What are you hiding from me, mysterious guy?"
His boyfriends thinks for a second and then shakes his head. " Nothing actually."
"Then what about being a delinquent in school?"
"I'm going to kill him."
"So it's true?"
The pancake is ready and Woohyun puts it on top of the others.
Sunggyu crosses his arms in front of his chest, slightly pouting. " I had a bad temper… still kind of have but I can keep it under control now."
"So you really were a delinquent. I have to say that is kind of hot."
There, the blush is back and Woohyun baths in another victory.
" Come, karate kid. Dinner is ready."
"Don't say that..."
"Okay… don't turn green, hulk."
Woohyun has to bring up all of his weapons to make Sunggyu talk to him again.
To: Dongwoo
He's moving in with me~~~~ I didn't have to go too far From: Dongwoo^-^//^//////// OOO
It is Sunday.
Sunggyu is feeling a bit better today and Woohyun once again moved him over to the couch in front of the television were they spent the day with cuddles and bad movies.
"I'm never letting you choose again." Sunggyu deadpans when the closing credits of Robocroc scroll over the screen.
" Admit that it was great."
"The terrible dialogue or the so much worse actors?"
Someone is at the door.
Woohyun nudges Sunggyu side and gets up to answer the door.
" Hey. How you're doing?"
Sunggyu huddles closer into his blanket when he hears Hoyas voice. Soon, his friend enters the room, lifting two bags of Chinese food into the air. " I brought food."
Sunggyus face breaks out into a huge smile and Hoya chuckles at the view. "Your boyfriend is easy to handle." He mentions to Woohyun that takes the bags out of his hand and brings them to the kitchen counter.
"Easier than I am. You want something to drink?"
Hoya nods, goes for Coke and takes a seat next to Sunggyu at the couch. He bends closer, taking in the stitches on his forehead." Damn… must have hurt.""Kind of. But I threw up on Woohyuns carpet and that was so much worse."
"I already told you it is as good as new.", Woohyun places Hoyas coke on the table and gently ruffles through Sunggyus hair. " You need something? Painkillers?"
"I'm fine."
"Oh... aren't the both of you cute. Dongwoo would be so happy to see you. Need to tell him about it."
Sunggyu raises an eyebrow. " You sound quiet close."
"Well…. We started texting after meeting last time. And…", he takes a sip and finds something totally interesting outside the window where actually nothing can be seen. " Maybe he is coming over here in approximately five minutes."
"Oh god..." Sunggyu slumps down, slowly massaging his temples.
Woohyun looks confused. " That bad?"
"I love that guy. Really. But he's crazy without reason and when I'm sick he turns into crazy mother hen but a thousand times worse than you."
Woohyun nods in acknowledgement. "Wow. That means something."
"His craziness is kind of appealing."
"Don't tell me you're getting that close with each other?"
Hoya shrugs. " We're your best friends. And now we became… the in- laws you never wanted."
Sunggyu and Woohyun share a quick gaze, both realising hard weeks are going to come.
Sunggyu narrows his eyes. " So you really have the hots for my best friend?"
Hoya crosses his arms in front of his chest. " Would it be a problem?"
Another gaze between Woohyun and Sunggyu.
"Jesus… don't tell me you'll be one of those couples."
" I think Sunggyu wanted to say he would be fine with it." Woohyun assures and also Sunggyu nods. "It could definitely be worse."
"Hey!!!"
A knock at the door and Woohyun is back on his feet. Soon, Dongwoos voice echoes through the whole building. "Is he okay?"
"Yeah yeah. Just go through. What is that?"