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“You’re getting married!?” Taeil genuinely felt shocked as he walked to his building, carrying tons of paper bags from his shopping spree earlier that day. “Yeah, I’ll send you the invi—“ “You already planned the wedding?!” He gasped as he pressed the elevator button to his floor.
“Yes? We’ve been planning it for a while…” Johnny can be heard sighing from the other line. “You didn’t even tell me when you proposed!” He scoffed, tapping his feet on the elevator floor. “I proposed a month ago,” Johnny explained slowly.
“And you’re getting married now? Wow. You move quick, Johnny-boy.” The elevator dings as he waits for it to open. “We’ve been planning the wedding since we started dating…. we only needed to call and reserve some things, so it was pretty quick.” “Ah. I see.” Taeil nodded, as if Johnny can see him.
You see, Johnny and Taeil met at [REDACTED] and Ten’s wedding. (Taeil would never utter his name again, he promises.) And, they actually, really tried to date. Only lasted a few months before they decided to stay besties. He’s got to say, they’re much better off as close friends who gossip all the time than to be sappy boyfriends.
When it didn’t work out, Taeil opened Johnny’s eyes to date someone who he had known since University, Jaehyun. Jaehyun had been his junior, being younger by two years. They were pretty close, and somehow Taeil’s the only one who notices how Jaehyun acts differently with Johnny.
And now, lo and behold, they’re getting married! (Taeil swears to God if Johnny doesn’t give him a shoutout along his vows he’ll kick his ass.)
He presses the card to his door and drops the shopping bags by the counter, taking off his shoes and laying down on his sofa. He’s so tired from Donghyuck dragging him to shop for his date with Mark Lee. He’s a producer, not a manager for fuck’s sake! But still, they had a good laugh with each other when exchanging stories.
He heard a purr as he turned to his cat. “Gnocchi!” He said, calling out to the kitten. He had adopted it impulsively last year, like how he cut his hair super short impulsively. The kitten stared at him, before ignoring him and going on his merry way to his bed. He had named the kitten “Pasta Gnocchi” also out of impulse, lord save this man.
He opened his phone to see Johnny’s invitation.
He looked at the date and time.
9PM - 4AM
June 14 2027
Fuck that’s so sweet.
Taeil:
JOHNNY OMG WTF YOU DIDNT HAVE TO 🥺
Johnny:
Jae wanted it, not me
Taeil:
TELL JAE I LOVE HIM
Johnny:
No
Taeil:
Fine ill tell him MYSELF then
—-
Taeil:
Jaehyun
I love you
Dont marry johnny i changed my mind
dont tie ur angelic self to that aquarius of a man
Jaehyun:
Hyung 😭
where is this coming from
Taeil:
its coming from the bottom of my heart
Jaehyun:
😭😭😭
should i run away on the day of the wedding
(I wont actually dont worry)
Taeil:
absolutely
(please actually dont, that son of a bitch actually loves you so much)
Jaehyun:
thank you for the advice, i shall now plot my escape
(i know)
Taeil laughed, ah how he loved this kid to death.
He scratched his head. He’s gonna need a white suit for the color code.
Taeil:
i need to buy a white suit
i need u to come with me pls
Haechan:
On it
Should we go tomorrow
Taeil:
ig
Haechan:
for what though?
Taeil:
i have to attend a wedding
Haechan:
its a sign
get married too you hag
you’re almost 33
at this point me n mark will get married first
Taeil:
then get married first idc
——
Taeil huffs and closes his phone, grabbing the tv remote and opening netflix on the tv. Who needs men anyways? Right?
——
“Hyung! Try this on!” “How about this one?” “Can we get the one in the display please?” “Do you have this one in his size?”
“Hyuck! I’m not the one getting married!” He whisper-shouts as he tries on his tenth suit. This is his 2nd time suit-shopping with Haechan, but it’s the first time he acts like this.
Haechan freezes. “Y-You!” Taeil raises a brow at him. “Me?” “You might find a hot husband there? Who knows?” Haechan says, shoving the suits to Taeil. “You have a point.” The older nods at him and goes to change.
——
Taeil goes back home with yet another set of paper bags. He enters his apartment and sees Gnocchi napping in her bed. He sighs, dragging the paper bag back to his room.
It’s still 3 weeks before the wedding, and Taeil’s already bored.
Haechan:
Hyung
He got this suit
[IMAGE ATTACHED]
I love that for him
Johnny:
Thank you for ur service,
Hyuck
Let’s get the party started
Ten:
How r u so sure this is gonna work
Johnny:
Shush
Child
trust the process
——
It’s two weeks before the wedding when Taeil attends Jaehyun’s Bachelor Party. There’s a few people that Taeil has met once or twice. There’s Taeyong (Jaehyun’s college friend), Doyoung (Jaehyun’s colleague), Jungwoo (Jaehyun’s roommate in University), and Winwin (Jaehyun’s fellow ‘97 liner)
The bachelor party was pretty small, but super chaotic. This one stripper nicknamed “Osaka” flirted with Doyoung the WHOLE TIME, and then Taeyong fell love at first sight with the other stripper (was too weak to actually ask for their number) and eventually, the strippers left. Doyoung got “Osaka’s” number and Taeyong sulked.
Now they’re playing “Never have I ever” where they had to drink if they did. Which was probably a game Taeil played when he was in College, but hey, he’ll take free alcohol.
“I’ll start.” Jaehyun grinned, ah, the angel. “Never have I ever attended an ex's wedding.” What the fuck. Taeil thought for a moment before looking scandalised, still drank though, noticing he was the only one who did so.
“That’s not fair! Am I the only one who's done it twice? With Johnny and Kun—“ Dammit. “Then you have to drink twice, Hyung.” Jungwoo innocently placed another shot of vodka on Taeil’s shot glass as he revealed his puppy eyes. Taeil hates it here. He really does. So he chugs it anyways.
Doyoung goes next. “Never have i ever, written some kind of literary piece of something for my ex.” Why does Taeil strangely feel like he’s being targeted, he chugs his drink, along with Winwin.
It’s now Taeyong’s turn to ask, “Never have I ever got a personal request to play a song to Johnny while he’s broadcasting live.” Taeil and Jaehyun chug their drinks, and by now Taeil remembers NOTHING.
——
“Where the fuck.” Taeil says while he holds his head in his hands. He looks around to see that he’s in a hotel , and the shower’s running and he’s half naked. WHERE ARE MY PANTS . FUCKFUCKFUCKFUCK. Who did he SLEEP with???? He doesn’t feel sore AT ALL, maybe he got prepped properly???? FUCK??????
He quickly got dressed, finding his car keys, phone and wallet in the nightstand before running quietly. The bathroom door opens and he caught a glimpse of blue hair before he completely runs down the stairs and outside through the back. Fuck. He sees his car. But he also sees Kun’s rolls-royce phantom beside it. FUCK. FATE REALLY LOVES HIM.
He drives home quickly, showers quickly, and then proceeds to the group chat.
JAEHYUNS LIT-EST BACHELOR PARTY
Taeil:
now which one of you fuckers left me alone with someone
Winwin:
Fuck u i was drunk too xuxi picked me up
Jaehyun:
hyung sorry idk :(( johnny-hyung picked me up after i passed out
Taeyong:
me and doyoung got a cab and went home shitfaced too
Jungwoo:
you know hyung
i think i saw blue hair with you
‘m not sure who it is though
Taeil:
i saw the blue hair before i ran too
fuck
i’m so embarrassed
what’s more is kun’s car is there too, plate number and all
wait
now wait a damn minute
JOHNNY
Taeil:
you fucking donkey
what’s kun’s hair color right now
Johnny:
damn who blew your back out last night
Taeil:
…
Johnny:
HOLY SHIT DID YOU GET RAILED
Taeil:
THATS THE THING
i don’t KNOW
Johnny:
did u atleast see who
Taeil:
blue hair
Johnny:
damn
what a flashy mf
Taeil:
tell me about it
i think he was maybe around your height
maybe shorter
idfk
pale skin too
fuck this
—-
It’s one week before the wedding that Jaehyun calls him, crying.
“Hyung,” Jaehyun sniffs. And Taeil gets alarmed. “I TOLD YOU YOU SHOULD’VE NEVER SETTLED FOR JOHNNY.” Taeil shook his head, sighing. Jaehyun giggles a bit. “It’s not about Johnny-hyung,” He sniffs again.
“The cake we had ordered around two weeks ago was cancelled.” He sniffs, and Taeil can faintly hear him wiping his tears. “Baby, no,” He said. “Send me the details for the cake, I’ll try to see what I can do.” “You would do that, Hyung?” Jaehyun asked. “Of course.” Taeil really does have a soft spot for Jaehyun.
——
As soon as the call ends he makes a u-turn to the nearest bakery in town. He enters, and what does he see first? Yes. Kun’s Husband. Ten.
Five years later and he still looks so pretty! With his long black hair! God, why do you have your favorites and why aren’t I included?!?!!!
“Hey!” Ten greeted him, wait— he knows?! Ah. probably from Johnny. Don’t get ahead of yourself there Taeil. “Hi, Ten, right? You’re Johnny’s best friend.” He smiles and makes small talk with Ten. “And you’re Taeil, Kun’s ex?” Bullseye.
“Ah— I didn’t mean to sound rude. Ten bowed to him a million times. “A-ah… please stop bowing.” Taeil frantically stops him and looks to the side. “I guess I am.” The cashier appears and gave Ten a receipt while he fiddles with his phone a bit.
Suddenly, Taeil’s phone rings. “Jaehyun?” “Hyung are you already there? The issue with the cake has been solved already.” He said, feeling a little bit smiley than earlier. Taeil nodded and hummed telling him not to worry and he was just on his way to the bakery anyways.
Ten waited for him to finish for a bit before bidding him goodbye. To seem nicer, he buys a set of refrigerated cupcakes for Hyuck’s birthday tomorrow and heads back home.
Ten:
the cake reservation is finished
call him quick jaehyun
Jaehyun:
on it
Ten:
Johnny
i hope u know how bad i feel bringing up his ex to him
get ready to be decapitated after ur wedding
Johnny:
i said
trust the process
——
The day of the wedding came. (His birthday also, but who cares, his ex and his new bff are getting MARRIED, who cares if he’s turning 33)
He drove to the venue at around 7:30, arriving at around 8:20 and immediately visiting Jaehyun. “Jaehyun! Oh my God! You look so handsome. I think I’m gonna cry.” He wipes a real tear as he smiles at the younger boy. “You flatter me too much, Hyung.” “That’s my job, of course I have to.” He said, pecking the top of Jaehyun’s hair. He’s!! actually!! getting!! married!!
——
He’s trying to navigate the giant teddy bear when he sees it. Someone. In a blue suit, with blue hair. Fuck. Kun. Why… Why doesn’t he wear his ring? Does he prefer it as a necklace? Even so, Taeil remembers Ten not also wearing a ring.
He snaps out of it as he trudged to Johnny’s. “You’re actually getting married. I can’t believe you were the same person that cried at Ten’s wedding.” Taeil clicks his tongue and smacks Johnny behind the head. Johnny rubs the back of his head. “Did you see Kun?” He asks Taeil.
“Yeah, he had blue… hair… HOLY SHIT YOU MOTHER FUCKER.” He shakes Johnny. “You completely changed the conversation that day too! Oh my God! Johnny! Does this mean Kun cheated on Ten with me?!!!??? Am I a suspect of infidelity now?!?! Shit.” He massaged his temple.
“Taeil, Taeil, look, look at me.” Johnny said seriously. “Where are Kun and Ten’s rings?” He asks, Taeil answers, “Fuck, why are you asking me that? Do I look like their maids? Shit, Necklaces?”
“No, Taeil. They both don’t have rings. Why? They’ve been divorced for 2 years now.” “What…” Taeil whispers. Kun and Ten got a divorce. Holy shit, Kun and his husband had a divorce?!
“Now what do you want me to do with that information.” “Go get your man, 12 years overdue.” Johnny tells him as he pushes him outside and into Kun’s chest, running away as fast as he can from the two. (While Johnny was pushing him, Taeil was pleading. “Wait. No, Johnny, STOP. This is your wedding. Stop playing cupid. Johnny!”)
Kun grabs his shoulders carefully, setting him straight. “Are you okay?” He asks softly. Kun has always been gentle. Taeil hates it so much. “ ‘m fine.” He dismisses as he tries to walk away. Kun holds onto his hand. “Let’s talk outside.”
Johnny:
ITS HAPPENING
EVERYBODY STAY CALM
STAY FUCKING CALM
Taeyong:
i can’t believe you’re more excited for this than your own wedding
Jaehyun:
i mean, i’m also more invested in this than the wedding
Sicheng:
I can’t actually believe it
taeil hyung stayed in love
just like that
for 12 years
Haechan:
I was there, yes he was
i mean like, i’ve only been there when he was three years in
but still
his eyes lingered and faltered whenever something reminded him of kun
it was crazy
Ten:
that’s so crazy
how did he have the patience
Doyoung:
I mean like
he didnt actually notice it
im sure
but he did feel it
jungwoo:
thats scary
haechan:
but accurate
i witnessed it
the way taeil hyung loves someone is scary
hes so
loving i was afraid it will bite him in the ass one day
——
“What do you want? or I’m leaving—“ “There you go again.” Kun whispers, cutting off Taeil. “What?” He furrows his brows. “You’re running away again.” He whispers. “I don’t get you at all.” Taeil harshly says.
“That day at the wedding, The hotel, earlier, and now you’re leaving again?” Kun raises his voice a little. “And what if I will?!” Taeil almost-shouts at him. He pulled him close whispering into his ear. “Don’t leave me again. I still love you.” He says, and the raw emotion in his words when he says it. It makes Taeil’s knees fold.
“I won’t do anything I did back then, I’ll change if you wanted me to, please , please don’t leave me.” He whispers again, his voice almost as light as the wind. Taeil bites his lips.
“But what if we disagree? A lot?” “Then I’ll compromise with you!” “If we fight?” “Then I’ll do my best to make up with you, even if I have to cook 500 meals.” “And if I don’t love you anymore?” “Then I won’t bother you anymore. You deserve only the best things. If you think I’m not good for you, Then I shouldn’t bother you anymore.”
“I love you.” It’s Taeil this time who says it. Kun gasps. “Wait! You do?!! Like?!?? Positive?!! You’re not gonna back out or anything??? that’s not a prank?!?” Kun clutches his shoulders as his eyes shine. Taeil laughs. This silly baby.
“Oh! Look in the pocket of your suit.” Kun says to him. He fishes through his pockets as he finds a folded paper. “Will you be my boyfriend [] YES [] NO” Taeil laughs. “What are you? an elementary student?” He laughs even more when he sees Kun pull out his ballpen.
“How did that get there?” “I asked Haechan to place it in the pocket of the suit you would choose and to remind you to not wash it until after the wedding.” Kun grinned smugly. “You all planned this?” “That’s a secret.” He boops his nose.
(“By the way, that night, at the hotel. Did we actually do… you know?” “Oh? No?! I would never take advantage of you while you’re drunk.” “Then why was I half-naked?” “I was drying your pants because I tried to get you water to sober up but you said your feet would turn into a mermaid tail if it gets doused by water. So you soaked it.”)
——
(1 year later)
You are invited to
QIAN KUN and MOON TAEIL’s
WEDDING
on FEBRUARY 9 2028
9AM - 5PM