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“There is plenty of time before rehearsal. Want to eat brunch together?” Younghyun asks with a face full of hope.
Tonight is the night before The Presents’s first day concert, which means a night before Younghyun’s birthday. The conversation happens when both of them are lying down in the elder’s room.
Something in Wonpil's heart aches when he should tell him the opposite answer. “Babe, I’m sorry but I can’t… I need to do this schedule before our concert starts tomorrow.”
He didn’t call him hyung just as usual. It was clear that the affectionate nickname he used was a tactic to keep Younghyun from getting too upset.
The corners of his lips turned down slightly, but the smile remained.
“Sorry…”
“No, that’s okay. Instead, would you mind if I want to hug you all night long?”
"I plan to do that before you ask."
That’s what Wonpil said before pulling Younghyun into his arms.
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Younghyun wakes up at 7. His right side was already empty the moment he opened his eyes.
“It’s my birthday and I didn’t have my boyfriend with me when I woke up,” he muttered.
He sat down and gathered his thoughts for a moment before leaving his bed.
“Eyyy, you’re awake. Eat some breakfast, birthday boy.”
Sungjin was there. Sitting alone at their dorm dining table.
“Wow, did you cook something, hyung?” Younghyun walked closer.
“Just a simple one. It’s kimchi-jjigae.”
“Looks yum.” He went to the kitchen to get some rice. After that, he joined Sungjin, who seemed to have finished eating breakfast.
“Thanks for the food, hyung!”
“Don’t mention it. Enjoy!”
A spoonful went into Younghyun’s mouth. “It’s delicious!”
“Glad you like it.” Sungjin replied casually. Then, he picked up something that had been placed on the seat next to him. “Anyway, happy birthday, Kangbra. Don’t forget to always take care of your health.”
It’s a medium box. He put it on the table, next to Younghyun’s bowl.
The birthday boy sped up his chewing and swallowed his food as quickly as possible. “Woooow, thank you, hyung! What is this?”
Sungjin laughed. “Eat first. You can open it later.”
“Okaay. Once again, thank you so much, hyung!” Then, he continued eating his breakfast. “Hyung, anyway — ”
“Wonpil left first, 20 minutes ago.” Sungjin cut his words.
Younghyun grinned. “You know me so well.”
“Of course.”
“What’s he up to?”
“His schedule was suddenly rescheduled. He has no choice but to take care of it now.”
“Will he be done before rehearsal?” Actually, Younghyun didn’t want to be upset on his birthday, but there was a hint of annoyance in his voice that he couldn’t hide.
Sungjin smiles slightly. “It’ll definitely be done before then. He said it would only take a moment.”
-
Younghyun arrived at the venue for their year-end concert before 3 PM. On the way, he had asked where his boyfriend was.
Younghyun:
im on my way
where are you?
Wonpil:
i just finished 10 minutes ago
i’m on my way theree
see you, bra hyung!
Younghyun:
see you
When he got out of the car, the fans were already cheering and singing a birthday song for him. Younghyun responded with a big smile and words of gratitude.
He entered the venue and found the lights turned off. Oh, the staff had prepared a little surprise for him. The soap bubbles were blown as he entered the venue.
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to youuu.”
Amidst the lively singing, there was a familiar voice that Younghyun knew very well. Just hearing the voice, a big smile appeared without permission.
The smile grew wider, and his heart beat faster when he saw Wonpil standing there, carrying a cake with lit candles.
“Why is it so fancy?” Younghyun asked to cover up his excitement.
“Give me your hand!”
He accepted the green cake box from Wonpil.
“And make a wish!” Wonpil exclaimed. Younghyun obeyed. He closed his eyes to make his wish quietly. Then, he blew out the chandelier-shaped candles.
-
“Happy birthday, Bra-hyung.” Wonpil finally greeted him with a birthday greeting after they were alone in a different room. Then, he hugged him. “I wish you nothing but happiness. Happiness really looks good on you.”
“Thank you, babe.”
Wonpil tried to pull himself away, but Younghyun held him back by his waist. “This is a payback for leaving early in the morning without telling me.”
“I’m sorry. My schedule was rescheduled at the last minute this morning.”
“It’s okay.”
“Hhmm… Can I let go now? Time to work.”
Younghyun chuckled softly. He released his embrace.
Cup.
Just after they pulled away from each other, Wonpil stole a peck.
“My apologies for not being by your side when you woke up.”
Younghyun froze for a moment, then gently pulled his boyfriend’s chin to return the kiss for a little longer. “That’s enough to be my gift. Let’s go. Time to work!”
Wonpil laughed. “You’re such a fool!”