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*Yawns.* Taki walks into the kitchen bright and early to see Fuma already seated at the dining table eating his breakfast. “Good morning Taki.” “Morning hyung.” “Want bread?” “Ah, it’s okay. Wait, do you know if Nico and Juju hyung are still not talking to each other?” “Oh I’m not sure, but most likely at this point…”
“What are those imbeciles even fighting about this time?” “See that’s the thing, we really don’t know because neither of them have further elaborated to any of the members so I legit don’t know.” “I’m sure K hyung can get it out of at least one of them.”
“Also, can you please wake up K, Jo, Harua, and Yuma?” “What about Nicholas and Euijoo?” “I’ll explain later.”
Taki gets the remaining teamies up and at the dining table. “What is it?” Maki groans. “Okay we have to be quiet so we don’t wake up Nico and Juju, but I gathered everyone here to discuss their behavior.”
“Oh them being in some stupid fight again.” Harua says. “Exactly.” “We still have music show performances and fanmeets so we need this rivalry to get resolved quickly.” “I know a very simple resolution.” Yuma says while having a smirk plastered on his face.
“Which is?” “We should just handcuff them together and lock them in a room. Then we’ll say we won’t let them out until they make up, duh.” “More like make out..” Everyone bursts out laughing due to Maki’s comment. “Maki!” “Oops! Sorry I just had to.”
“We were way too loud just now too.” Jo sighs. “Let’s just pray they didn’t wake up.” “Nicholas definitely didn’t, he sleeps like a rock.”
“Okay anyways, Harua, do you still have the handcuffs from Halloween last year?” “Yup, I’m pretty sure it’s in my closet somewhere.” “Great! You go search for them and then we can execute the plan.”
Harua soon finds them with the help of 04z and gives them to Fuma. “Alright, this should be relatively easy because they sleep in the same room and bed.” “I’m honestly quite surprised Euijoo didn’t like kick Nicholas to the couch or something from the fight.” “Me too, but we all know Nicholas loves sleeping with a person beside him.”
“Who should go in there and attach them?” “Someone quiet.” “Oh then Jojo should do it considering he barely talks.” Harua says while laughing. Jo jokingly puts his fist up to pretend to hit Harua. “Okay I’ll do it for the team!” Jo then slowly opens the 02z bedroom door, creaking slightly.
He tiptoes in and sees Nichojoo cuddling. Nicholas was snoring while Euijoo was breathing peacefully. Their heads were touching in their sleep which Jo found cute. He quickly attached Euijoo’s wrist first, then Nicholas's. He moved a little from the sound of the click, causing Jo to instantly duck down and start crawling the door. He successfully escapes the room and shuts the door behind him. He instantly reports back to the anticipating 6 members.
10AM
“Mmm.” Euijoo groaned as he stretched his arms up. He could barely move because Nicholas was cuddling him. Euijoo’s right hand was harder to stretch up for some reason, due to its strange heaviness. He finally opens his eyes to see the reason why and his eyes instantly grow wide in shock.
(“WAIT WHY ARE THERE HANDCUFFS ON ME?!? AND THEY ARE ALSO ON NICHOLAS TOO??”) Reluctantly, Euijoo shakes Nicholas awake. “Nicholas, wake up! I know you did this on purpose to get back at me.” Nicholas half awake says “Huh? What are you even talking abou-” He opens his eyes and looks down at their wrists and shrieks.
“AHH! Wait, why are we in handcuffs!? TOGETHER?!” “Oh drop the act, I know you were the one who did this.” “Idiot, why the fuck would I do this for fun? And I could barely even be able to attach the other one to my wrist.” Euijoo finally realizes.
“Okay, so if it was you, it must’ve been one of the teamies!” “Oh I am gonna fucking kill them.” They jolt out of the bed and go downstairs. “Now who did the bullshit?” Nicholas raises his arm up. The members all glance at each other, S I L E N C E fills the room…
“Well it was technically Yuma’s idea…” “And Jo was the one that put the handcuffs on you guys.” “But why? Like how am I supposed to go pee then?” “Uhm just go together?” Yuma says while rolling his eyes.
“Absolutely not!” “Why are you two freaks acting like you haven’t done worse like having se-” “We did it to help you guys make up for whatever stupid fight y’all are in right now.” “Isn’t this a bit too extreme though?” Euijoo raises an eyebrow.
“Are you guys gonna make up the normal way?” “Well I’m not forgiving him.” Nicholas crosses his arms. “Me-me too!” “Welp this is the only way then losers.” Taki laughs obnoxiously. “Oh and by the way, you will only get those off when you make up so please consider.” “And don’t even try to find the key, it’s not even in the dorm currently.”
The two managed to do their morning routine handcuffed. Luckily today was a free day which was a rare thing. ‘Let me pick out my outfit first.” This handcuff thing forced Nicholas and Euijoo to talk to each other which Euijoo honestly didn’t even mind lowkey.
Euijoo picks up a tanktop. “Would this look good on me Nico?” This thin black tank top looks really good on Juju from Nicholas’s memory. But we all know he thinks anything looks good on Euijoo in general hehe. He had only worn it a select few times because it’s really tight on him which accentuates his slutty waist. Dirty minded, he just nods. “Uhm can you help me please?” “Oh right, because we are handcuffed.”
25 minutes later, the pair finally manages to both change out of their pajamas. The pair talked a lot and even were joking around and teasing each other almost as if nothing ever happened. Nicholas would remember and resume back to being cold, but it would never last long because Euijoo would just start tickling him, making every nonchalant bone leave his body.
“Oh my gosh I knew my plan would work. Hashtag 100% effective.” Yuma scoffs happily. His ego was going up by the second. “They’re laughing hard too.” “Thank goodness they made up.”
But what the other 7 members didn’t know is that Nichojoo hasn’t TECHNICALLY apologized/made up yet, they just couldn’t hide their silly goofy side. “Alright Weno let’s actually make up so we can take these stupid handcuffs off.” “What if I want to keep them on..”
Euijoo’s face drops instantly, making Nicholas bawl laughing. Juju playfully slaps Nicholas. “You have been acting really strange today…Are you horny or something?” “God, seeing your beautiful face makes me wanna fuck you so bad Juju.”
Euijoo gets flustered and his face is now as red as his hair. He snaps out of his trance. “Nuh uh! We need to make up first at least.” The older one slowly nods.
“Okay I’ll go first because I admit I started this whole feud to begin with.” *Sighs* “Juju, I'm sorry for accusing you of flirting with other male idols at Inkigayo. You just have that natural cute charm people can’t resist and at the end of the day, you’re just doing your job as a MC. You know I get jealous and possessive over you and I am really trying to improve it. My stomach just twists whenever I see clips of you at Inkigayo with Shinyu or some other guy.”
Silence fills the room. Nicholas looks down ashamed that he created this whole mess to begin with. Euijoo thinks about Nicholas’s words just now and his eyes start watering instinctively and turning red. *Sniffles* Nicholas’s head instantly jolts up and he goes to hug Euijoo.
“Hey, it’s okay. I know I said a lot to take in and we have been avoiding each other for a few days.” “I-i missed you Weno..” “I missed you too, of course.” “I missed hugging you, kissing you, saying good night to you, cuddling you, feeding you, everything. I don’t think I have ever felt this much wave of sadness in my life ever besides maybe when I got eliminated from I-LAND.”
“Aww, well your Nicholas is here now, your hyung-nim, only for Byun Euijoo.” “My one and only, Wang Yixiang.” “I forgive you by the way, yes I do admit I do get a bit out of control at Inkigayo and sometimes accidentally stand too close to some guys.”
“Remember the Pepero game with AlphaDriveOne…” “OH YEAH! You were absolutely livid when I came back to Japan.” “Dont even get me started…But I am over that now so can I?” “Kiss me?” Nicholas nods like a kitty. “Absolutely, it’s been long overdue hyung.”
A few minutes later, the members downstairs soon hear VERY loud moaning coming from above. “Well I guess we now know those two DEFINITELY made up…” “Hehe YAY!! Our family is back together as nine!!” “Thank goodness none of our lune’ noticed these past few days.” K sighed in relief.
When Nicholas and Euijoo finished their last round, they both laid breathless. (They went so crazy that the amount of sweat they were sweating caused the handcuffs to come off because it loosened.) “I’ll wash the sheets later.” “Mm.” “Hey Juju.” “I’m listening.” He says with his eyes closed. “Whenj we finish our music show promotions, can we please go on a date?”
“Of course we can silly.” “Okay because I just thought of the literal most perfect spot!” “Which is??” “You don’t get to know, it’s a surprise !” “So is our date on Saturday then?” “Yup.” Nicholas gently places a kiss on top of Euijoo’s forehead lovingly. “I love you.” “I love you too Juju.”
Saturday
“Is the blindfold really necessary, Nico?” “Yes, I don’t want you peeking.” “I feel like I am being kidnapped.” They both start giggling for a few minutes. “Hey, just pretend you’re doing the "Go In Blind” choreography.” “Wait, that's actually such a good one Nichol BAHAHA!” Shortly, the car stops.
“We are here Juju.” He looks to his right to see Euijoo peacefully sleeping. (“Aww I am so lucky to have this man as my boyfriend.”) “Juju.” He lightly taps Euijoo. “We arrived.” “Mm finally.” “Stay right there.” Nicholas quickly opens his driver seat door, closes it, and runs to the passenger side to help Euijoo out.
“Jagiya, can I take off the blindfold nowwww.” “Not yet, I need to take you to the exact spot.” Euijoo furrows his eyebrows and cutely pouts while crossing his arms. Nicholas can’t resist and places a kiss on Euijoo’s lips. “Ah!” Nicholas giggles as he guides his boyfriend carefully through crowds of people while slowly making his way over to the spot. “I feel claustrophobic.” “It’s okay, you’re safe with me here.”
5 minutes later,
“And stop.” “Man my feet hurt now.” Trust this is gonna be so worth it. Okay you can take off your blindfold is 3, 2, 1!” He takes off the blindfold and gasps. “Oh my gosh Yixiang..This is so pretty holy crap!” His hands go to his mouth.
“The view is beautiful but nothing is more beautiful than someone I know.” “Oh?” “He’s so smart, funny, tall, beautiful, talented, an amazing leader, charismatic, not enough words could describe my love for him.” Euijoo turns his head away, he doesn’t want Nicholas to see his flushed red face blushing.
“And his name is Byun Euijoo. <3” He glances at Euijoo and sees he’s hiding his face. “Hey Juju can you look at me please?” He slowly turns his face and it's bright red. “I love you so much Nico oh my gosh.” “I knew you would LOVE this.” Euijoo then jumps onto Nicholas, nearly making them both fall over. “You cute big baby aww.” “And this is perfect because it’s spring time.”
“Cherry blossoms remind me of you.” “I feel like “Sakura-iro Yell” should be playing right now hahaha.” “I love you Juju.” “I love you too Nico.” “I am the only one for you.” “You really are, destiny brought us together. <3”