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After seven years of the members being together in one apartment, it now their time to move on their own whatever their decision. They still continue to be TWS and renew their contacts as 6 members but they will now live in different places. They are free to choose where they will live. Some of the members decided to go back to their family house since it is not too far from the building.
Junghwan and Youngjae used to live in a province far from Seoul but now their lives have changed after some years. Junghwan, who has older sisters in Seoul, decided to live on his own for him to be more independent. Youngjae's family also has a house in Seoul. They bought a house to stay so that Youngjae doesn’t have to go to Gimhae especially his vacation is always have a few days. If he wants to, he can also live together with his brother in another apartment but he doesn't want to leave Hanjin alone. He is like Hanjin’s mother in South Korea who wants to take care of him. Even though, Youngjae also want to live on his own and doesn’t want to be dependent to his parents even though they are rich.
Before Hanjin was thinking to rent for a studio type space but then he opened up to Youngjae that he is scared. Youngjae also doesn’t want to leave Hanjin knowing Hanjin doesn’t have a family in Korea so he told to Hanjin’s parents that in Korea he will take care of him and they will be housemates. Hanjin's parents don't have to worry because Youngjae will take care of him like his own child.
That is why it has been decided since then that Youngjae and Hanjin will be together.
One day all of the members except Youngjae went to a BBQ restaurant. They asked Youngjae who went home early to follow in. The members talked about their future plans and the renewal. Hanjin said that he and his Youngjae hyung are planning to rent an apartment. “Really? Why I didn't know that I also want to live with Youngjae hyung?” Jihoon said. But of course, he can't because his noona and mother will scold him. Jihoon is too clingy to his Youngjae hyung. "I also want to live with Youngjae hyung" Kyungmin said.
Then Dohoon said "Why the two of you talked without including me? Youngjae said before that he will live with me. And Hanjin, we are always roommates overseas but you didn't invite me." He is now sulking.
On the side, Junghwan, who is drinking some beers, heard from Hanjin that he is going to live with Youngjae. He didn’t react much he just continue to listen to them. He called Youngjae in his phone but he doesn’t answer.
“Junghwan hyung, is Youngjae hyung on the way?” Kyungmin asked because the foods arrived on their table.
Dohoon checked his phone and saw that Youngjae sent a message on their group chat. There is a picture of him saying ‘Youngjae leaving’ so he showed it to them It is like a rule to send some messages if someone is leaving and arriving at home.
Then Junghwan’s phone rings. It is from Youngjae.
“Hello hyung! I’m sorry I haven’t answer your call. I’m on taxi right now. I’m near.”
“Okay stay safe! Call me if you are outside.”
"okay, hyung"
The members started to eat. After a few minutes Junghwan went outside to call Youngjae and wait for him because he is getting longer.
Youngjae who is on the outside of the restaurant holding his phone saw Junghwan going out so he immediately went to him. “The tire of the taxi I’m riding broke and I don’t have a signal. Did you wait for me here?”
Junghwan just nodded. He already drunk a lot but still he can manage. Youngjae noticed that so he said “Aigoo! It is cold here. Let’s go inside, hyung”
“I make you worried sorry hyung” Youngjae said on their way inside.
“No, its okay as long as you are here safe”
Junghwan stopped walking and asked, “Is it true you're living with Hanjin?”
Youngjae nodded.
"How about... me?" Junghwan asked, his voice uncharacteristically small. “How about hyung?” he asked, referring to himself. He is sad because he can't imagine waking up without seeing Youngjae.
“Of course you are included.” Youngjae said and he smiled.
“Really?” Junghwan was shocked to know this.
“Yeah, How can I leave you?” Youngjae arranged the coat Junghwan’s wearing. Junghwan's family trusted Youngjae so much. They are very thankful that Youngjae is beside Junghwan because Junghwan learned to be more responsible and independent. Youngjae taught him about household chores. Junghwan really listen well to Youngjae even though he is much older than him. That is why when Youngjae asked Junghwan's parents if it is okay to live with Junghwan, they immediately agreed. And they knew Junghwan would live that idea. Then went inside of the private room where the members are.
The spent their time eating foods and drinking. The members are happy to have each other. They hail taxi to go back to their dormitory. The only ones who are not drunk are Hanjin and Youngjae. Hanjin has a high tolerance in alcohol. Youngjae doesn't like the taste of alcohol so he just took a one sip. That is why they will be separated in two taxi. A taxi arrived and Youngjae said Hanjin to take it with Dohoon and Jihoon. Jihoon is very drunk so becoming so naughty. He want to hug the chair but Youngjae gave him a dead glare so he followed Hanjin and Dohoon who are in the taxi.
The other one taxi arrived. Kyungmin is still sleeping. His head is on the table and the one who is beside him is his Junghwan hyung.
"Kyungminnie! Junghwannie hyung! Wake up. Let's go home"
The first one who wake up is Kyungmin and asked where the others and he stand up to arrange his things. He is not that drunk now he is just very sleepy.
Junghwan is still sleeping. Even he is not drunk, he is really hard to wake up. "Hyung, the taxi is here now. Let's go now."
He woke up and get his and Youngjae's bag. His head is so dizzy that is why he is holding the hem of Youngjae's jacket.
At home, the members went back to their rooms. Junghwan was so drunk so he acting like a child “I don’t want to take a shower, Youngchun. I don’t want. Look I’m so dizzy.” He is lying on his bed.
Youngjae who is getting the changing clothes of Junghwan in the closet , said “You can’t sleep with that clothes on. You’re going to be uncomfortable and earlier you are walking straight now why are you acting like--”
It is true that when they get off the taxi. He is already okay and walking straight inside of their dormitory.
“hyung, wake up!” Junghwan fell asleep.
“Okay no showers for today but at least change your clothes.”
Junghwan who is being stubborn just continue to as if he was sleeping.
“I’ll tell you now why I didn’t told you yet, promise and I’m letting you to sleep in my bed. Satisfied?” Junghwan who heard that get the clothes from Youngjae and went to the bathroom to take a quick shower.
Youngjae knows that his hyung will follow him that is why a year ago he planned for all of this. He also informed Hanjin so that he can help him arrange the house.
Junghwan who is freshly showered and much calmer, crawled onto the edge of Youngjae’s bed.
Youngjae didn't say a word; he simply opened his arms. Junghwan leaned in, letting Youngjae wrap him in a warm, grounding hug.
"I already looked into it, hyung," Youngjae whispered into the quiet of the room. "I’m looking for an apartment with three separate rooms. I want Hanjin to have his own space to feel at home, and I want you to have yours so you can be as independent as you want."
Junghwan pulled back just enough to look at him, his expression a mix of relief and a tiny bit of lingering worry. Even though he wanted his own room, the thought of the total silence made him hesitate.
"If I have my own room..." Junghwan started, his voice a low mumble. "Can I still come over and sleep with you?"
Youngjae let out a soft, melodic laugh, the kind that always made Junghwan feel safe. He pulled Junghwan back into the hug, tucking the blanket around them both.
"Of course you can, hyung," Youngjae promised. "You’re my 'arm pillow,' remember? Besides, who else is going to wake you up when you have a schedule? I’m still going to be the one knocking on your door—or just dragging you out of bed every morning."
"To be honest, I haven't tell you that because we haven't found an apartment yet. You are very busy in your solo schedules and as a leader so I want to finalize everything first. And I know that you will follow me either way"
"Wow! my aegi is so confident. " Junghwan.
"Why you don't want to?" Youngjae asked looking at his hyung.
Junghwan finally smiled, his eyes closing as he settled into the crook of Youngjae’s arm. The fear of "moving on" disappeared. It didn't matter that the address was changing; as long as he had his arm pillow and his favorite person to wake him up, he was already home.
"Of course! I want to live with you"