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" Well, what if I become five? "
" It's gonna be hard you know?:It's better to choose your five-year-old self. I'm sure he won't be a bother. He'll play with me more often and he'll take care of me than I'll take care of him."
Gunwook is laughing. He pull Matthew close to his arms.
" How do you know? What if as a kid I actually was a bad boy? "
" Ey.. No way"
Gunwook pinched Matthew's funny laughing cheek.
" Would you stop the romance for a second and focus on today's dinner menu? I'm starting to starve now"
" I want meat! " Matthew answer quickly.
" I'll go with the others. No particular request"
Zhanghao is nodding. " Then let's go to the living room downstairs. Hanbin wants us to eat together there " He explained before leaving Gunwook and Matthew on the couch.
" Carry me "
" Forget it, I won't be able to"
" Ish, bad boy"
But Matthew still accepts Gunwook's handouts and they leave hand in hand.
.
" Okay, interesting game"
" You must have cheated! Let's just confess! "
Gunwook laughs at Matthew's accusations.
" Don't blame me for playing so well. Hyung is just unlucky for fighting me."
" PARK GUNWOOK! I won't give you a kiss tonight"
Oh, Gunwook wouldn't be able to sleep if he hadn't felt those plum lips on his own.
" Ey.. How can that be, hyung. You know kisses are mandatory"
" No " Matthew was steadfast as he turned his back the other way.
Gunwook chuckles a little.
Matthew's body, which is smaller than him, easily turned back and became seated facing him. On his lap now.
" - What? " Matthew's answer. Still pretend sulking.
" Don't be so grumpy. Hyung is so cute when you're angry, I can't stand. I feel like I'm going to swallow it whole."
" You crazy"
" Who's not crazy about Seok Matthew? I could die just because of your cuteness."
" Thats, that's it. You and your sweet mouth are so annoying"
Gunwook's laughter is getting louder. " Thank you."
" IT'S NOT A COMPLIMENT "
" I want to kiss you so bad. Stop the punishment, hyung. I want to kiss you 'till you claustrophobic."
" Tch. All right, come here, big baby."
Gunwook cuts the distance between himself and Matthew. He sticks their foreheads briefly before kissing Matthew's nose then descends towards the lips. His favorite thin lips.
The soft kiss slowly turned into an intense lump. Matthew's hands scraped Gunwook's hair while Gunwook's hands stroked Matthew's back.
Gunwook sucks on Matthew's lower lip, sticks his tongue in that hot mouth. He likes it, he likes Matthew's mouth a lot. Didn't want to let go of this kiss but not stupid enough to let his boyfie die a fool.
Gunwook finally let go of that kiss. Staring at Matthew's gasping for oxygen greedily and trouble. He wiped Matthew's chin that become wet with saliva, doesn't know who it belongs to.
" Let's go to sleep "
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The next morning, Matthew woke up feeling cold. He is used to the cold but usually he will be hugged by his Gunwook all night long but he doesn't get it at this time.
His half-closed eyes were searching for the whereabouts of his great bear. Where is he?
His hand grabbed something. He pushed aside the blanket and his brain took a long time to process the sight of something currently staring at him.
" Hyung, wake up! " Matthew gasped. Immediately woke up hearing the slurred voice.
" Hyung, how is this?? I'm so small! "
" Uh? Small? " Matthew rubbed his eyes.
" GUNWOOK?????! " That's how the morning started with a bit of a stir with Matthew crying in Gunwook's room.
Luckily Zhanghao immediately checked and was a little confused to see Matthew crying while pointing at the little child who was looking at him in silent.
" Hao-hyung, it's me, Gunwook." Zhanghao's eyes almost popped out of their sockets when he heard the boy speak. Zhanghao ran to look for his cell phone in a hurry. Call Hanbin and ask him to come here immediately.
In less than 10 minutes Hanbin arrived. Only in his shorts and messy hair. They were absolutely sure that Hanbin had just woken up. " What's going on? Matthew, why are you sobbing like that? Hao-hyung, what's wrong? "
" Let's look at that, Gunwook turned into a baby! I don't know how because I was also surprised because Matthew was crying."
Hanbin's eyes looked at Matthew. " I don't know either! I just woke up and this kid is like this "
" Oh my god... "
And that morning was quite chaotic. Gunwook turns into a kid and speaks with his adorable slurred language. It was cute but it still confused the others.
" Matthew, I don't know what to do but we can't just leave it like this. What if the public finds out? "
Hanbin nodded in agreement. " For now, let's keep it a secret. Today you have to stay at dorm, glad today is our holiday. Don't go out anywhere. Matthew, you have to look after Gunwook here."
" Just me? What about you two? You'll definitely help me, right? "
" Sorry, but I have an important appointment so I can't accompany you today " Hanbin said in a regretful tone but it seemed like there was no regret in his eyes.
" Oh sucks. I can't look after this baby alone. He's turning into a real baby! "
" Come on Matthew, you just need to feed him, protect him from dangerous thing in here and let him take a nap. Done. Hanbin and I will go home at night. Don't worry "
" Up to you " Matthew was annoyed to see Zhanghao and Hanbin leaving him. He stared at Gunwook for a moment then sighed.
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" Hyung, I can shower myself "
" For babies who are just learning to talk, it's better to just keep quiet. I know you're not yet able to." And Matthew continued to soap Gunwook's body with his soap.
" Just stay here and be a good boy for a moment, I'm going to take a shower." Gunwook remained silent on the bed.
He looked at Matthew's t-shirt he was wearing. Matthew said it was the smallest t-shirt he had. Matthew was thankful he hadn't thrown it away.
Gunwook was bored. He wanted to watch TV so he slowly got out of bed and left Matthew's room.
As soon as he finished showering, Matthew was surprised to find his bed empty.
" Gunwookie?? Gunwook?? I told you to be a good boy, right? " Matthew was already dressed and he saw Gunwook sitting on the sofa with the TV on.
" My baby~ " Matthew held Gunwook on his lap. Felt funny because usually he was the one on Gunwook's lap. Now Gunwook is no bigger than half his body. His Gunwook is very cute. He likes it.
" Very cute " Matthew pinched Gunwook's round cheeks and occasionally kissed him.
" Want to order breakfast? I forgot that we haven't eaten anything yet. "
After they had eaten, played, and without they knew it, it was already afternoon. Matthew yawned widely and Gunwook followed suit and then they both laughed at each other.
" Gunwookie sleepy?? I'm sleepy too. Let's go to sleep." Matthew carried Gunwook. A little surprised because the child was not as heavy as he thought. He took him to his room and put him to sleep there. Pulled the blanket and patted Gunwook's back lightly. Let the baby sleep first.
" I like the little you like this. Very cute and adorable, but I prefer the old you. Can hug me fully, kiss me, pamper me as usual. Ah damn, I miss you even though it's only been one day. I hope you'll come back tomorrow, Gunwookie " Matthew spoke to himself while looking at the face of baby Gunwook who was fast asleep. Very peaceful.
However, Matthew's wish didn't seem to have come true because when he woke up, Gunwook still hadn't changed. Still a 5 year old kid. He felt like he will crying again.
Matthew left the room to get a glass of water. His ears caught the sound of a knock on the door from outside. A little strange because neither the members nor their staff usually knock. So with all the courage he had, he walked closer to the door. His hand was about to open the door before a piece of paper came in from under the door. What's that?
Matthew took the paper. Read it slowly before being surprised to find the end of the writing written there.
'There's no turning back after turning into a baby. There will be no possible antidote. Just accept what you've been given, it won't change forever'
No sender, dammit. Matthew was confused. He had a headache thinking about it. His Gunwook, Park Gunwook will not change. So he'll stay a baby forever? This is strange, how is that possible? He must have been played.
But by whom?
" Hyung..? "
Matthew turned his head, he saw Gunwook walking half-sleepy. Approached him and hugged him.
" You're looking for hyung? Am i making you wake up? I'm so sorry, baby, I was thirsty so I go to the kitchen for drink "
Little Gunwook nodded. He yawned widely. " Hyung, why are you crying? " Matthew also didn't understand why he was crying. He felt very unwilling. He fell on his knees. Hugged Gunwook without him realizing it. He doesn't want Gunwook to not be able to come back forever. He doesn't want Gunwook to be like this. He wants his Gunwook back.
" Hyung? " Matthew's ears didn't seem to work. His head hurts.
" Hyung?? "
" Matthew-hyung! "
As if falling from a height building, Matthew woke up with sweat covering his body. He turned to Gunwook while breathing heavily.
Gunwook looked at him worriedly. " Hyung, are you okay? I was trying to wake you up earlier. "
" Gunwook..."
" I'm here, hyung... I'm here. Calm down... breathe hyung."
After that, Matthew shed tears again. Crying so loudly that Gunwook was shocked and confused. Matthew hugged Gunwook very tightly and Gunwook couldn't do anything other than calm him by stroking his shoulders and back.
Once Matthew had calmed down enough, Gunwook moved closer so that Matthew wouldn't have trouble holding him. Make Matthew as comfortable as possible.
" So, what's wrong? Did hyung have a bad dream? "
" I think so," he replied slowly. Still sobbing.
" Am I there? I heard you mumble my name."
Matthew nodded. " You're become baby again..."
Gunwook wanted to laugh but it seemed like this was an inappropriate situation. " Is it bad? Didn't you say I better became a baby? "
" I did! But at there you will be a baby forever. Forever! I don't want to! I want you to be like this. Not a baby."
Finally Gunwook laughed. Unable to hold it in any longer. " Okay, okay... I'm sorry. Come here, Seok Matthew oppa... I won't be a baby."
Matthew returned Gunwook's hug. Leaning his head on Gunwook's chest. " But you are my baby. My big baby "
" Yes... and your big baby loves you."
" Me too darling, Gunwookie "
" Now let me kiss you and if you feel better we'll go out and get something to eat "
Matthew and Gunwook, can't be far from kissing and hugging. Both of them do it too often because they like it. And the kiss was soft, a morning kiss that they often shared before going to work. The difference this time was that it had a slightly salty taste because Matthew's face was wet with tears.
" Enough? Come on, get up and have breakfast now " Gunwook speak softly and stole a kiss on Matthew's lips for a second. Matthew smiled happily and nodded.
This is better. he said to himself.
ㅡ the end.