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❝hello lion cub❞ arriving at the usual lunch table and placing a kiss on his boyfriend's cheek, Seojun greeted the rest with a smile who greeted him back with disgusted looks. well Chen did, Jin and Hiro just shrugged.

❝my gosh❞ Chen sighed, hitting his head on the table. he didn't bother to raise it after ❝Junghoon won't let me join❞

❝remind me again why you are so persistent to join❞ Jin boredly said, picking up his chopsticks and proceeded to end his lunch and occasionally feeding hiro some as well.

❝because I'm single as duck❞ Jin grumbled. ❝you two got boyfriends, Joshua is somewhere and Junghoon and Jayden are busy❞

❝and I don't get why you don't try to find yourself one❞ Jin said, taking the yogurt cup that came with his lunch and passed it to Chen. ❝why are you only eating yogurt for lunch again? ❞

❝because I need to lose weight❞

❝you do? ❞ raising his head up and away from his phone, hiro turned to the butterfly. ❝I thought you were skinny❞

❝you thought I was skinny!!!? ❞

❝can we ditch them and go to the rooftop? ❞ Seojun whispered to jehyun's ear, eyeing his lion cub's friend who were bickering back and forth. he waited for his lion cub's response before getting caught off guard as the said younger got up and smiled down at him.

❝why not❞

Jehyun let out breath. the wind that was hardly blowing relaxed him. leaning forward against the railings, he eyed the students assigned for the games. he even saw Junghoon who was being carried bridal style by Jayden. why? that he does not know.

❝here❞

turning his head to the right, he happily accepted the sandwich that his grizzly bear offered him. ❝when did you get this anyway? ❞

❝I didnt have lunch yet❞

pausing midway From taking A bite from the sandwich, Jehyun glanced at the food and to his boyfriend before shoving it to him open mouth that let out a yawn. Seojun being caught off guard tried to pull away the hand that was shoving the food into his mouth.

❝oh my goodness why didn't you tell me?!. I almost ate it❞ sighing, Jehyun moved his hand away before grabbing his boyfriend's puffed out cheeks. ❝don't ever try to skip meals again❞

❝and I do? ❞ it cam out muffled but nothing Jehyun couldn't understand. he grew up with Chen who spoke gibberish.

❝then I won't kiss you❞ he tried to look threatening by furrowing his brows but in seojun's veiw, he looked like a pouting lion cub.

Seojun chuckled after swallowing the sandwich in his mouth before cupping his lion cub's own cheeks. ❝no don't!❞ he faked a cry. ❝jehyun's kisses are what give Seojun energy. in fact, why don't you give me one❞

❝aish! quit being a baby❞ playfully slapping The cheeks, Jehyun made their noses boop. ❝you should get used in sharing me❞

this made Seojun raise a brow. ❝and why is that? ❞

Jehyun smiled cheekily. ❝you're going to be a dad jun❞

❝you're pregnant!? ❞ Seojun gasped, pushing jehyun away and falling to the ground. his heart skipped a beat as he thought on how Jehyun was pregnant and they didn't do 'it' yet. ❝how!? ❞

Jehyun blinked in confusion from where he landed. he looked at his boyfriend who looked like the world's largest problem bestowed upon him. ❝what's wrong with you? ❞

Seojun hand both of his hands gripping the sides of his head before snapping his head at jehyun and crawling creepily towards him. this creeped Jehyun out. ❝ am I the father? ❞

❝wha—what? ❞ it didn't take two braincells that Belonged to Jehyun to figure what made his boyfriend so distraught. he sighed, ❝Seojun I'm not pregnant❞

Seojun let out a sigh of relief. don't get him wrong, he would love to hear that Jehyun is pregnant but something about them not doing it yet and Jehyun suddenly said he was going to dad made some gears in his head turn and jump to conclusions. he ran a hand down his face. ❝for a second I thought you were pregnant❞

❝you think too much and too far❞ Jehyun sighed after a few minutes of silence. after clearing out the whole pregnant fiasco, he and Seojun settled into cuddling on the floor while leaning against the wall that supported the railings. Seojun was the one leaning with his back against the wall, his arms wrapping around Jehyun, legs spread open for Jehyun to sit in between and his chin propped on the younger's head.

Seojun snorted. ❝please, when you said you're going to be a dad made me jump into conclusions. like how can you be pregnant with a touch. heaven making me think about it makes my head hurt❞

Jehyun shook his head. honestly, it made the gears in his head turn as to how Seojun thinks. he didn't expect to tangle himself with a man who differed from his way of thinking, much more be in a relationship with him. But! that doesn't mean he doesn't like (love) Seojun. it's his charm that he thinks that way.

The two stayed silent after. Seojun for one liked it since it helped him clear out his mind.

recently his company was telling him about them planning on taking him out of the school earlier as it is causing a disturbance in his schedule, especially when the company anniversary concert was just around the corner. he didn't like it, even begged his noona to disagree with the ceo about their decision. needless to say he got them to reconsider their decision. but it caused him since he would be out most of the school day as he had to practice with Jayden.

the sudden ringing of seojun's phone disrupted their peace. Jehyun mved away a little, giving space for Seojun to retrieve his phone. sliding the accept button across the tiny screen, he then placed it near his ear.

❝what do you want? ❞ it sounded like he was scolding the person who was calling him, who as obviously older than him.

"sir all the plushie are ready to be delivered. we picked every last piece of them and placed them in the box you told us to place then in to. what next sir? "

❝where are you right now? ❞

"in front of the school gate sir"

Seojun had no plan to get up and look for the gate. ❝just go in and wait for me at the front entrance❞ a great idea suddenly popped in his head. ❝do we have wrapping paper? ❞

there was shuffling on the other side and some murmur about wrapping paper. "yes sir but it has a bear design"

❝type of bear? ❞

"grizzly bear sir"

❝great! use that and wrap the box. wait for me at the front❞ was the last thing Seojun said before engind the call. he didn't hear the person over the phone asking why. facing Jehyun was looked at him with wonder, a cheeky smile made it's way onto his lips.

❝what was that all about? ❞ leaning back, Jehyun couldn't help but feel creeped out again with Seojun's smile.

❝it's a surprised lion cub❞

Seojun had to push his way past the students that gathered in front of the main door of the school and make sure that Jehyun was still with him by holding his hand. ❝make way! ❞

❝Seojun what's going on? ❞ slightly stumbling forward, Jehyun fixed himself as he stood with Seojun in front of the gate and faced the familiar van that his boyfriend rides going to school.

❝this❞ snapping his fingers, two bodyguards got out of the van. one of them was carrying a large box that was wrapped in gift wrapper. spreading his arms, Seojun waited for the bodyguard that brought the box to hand it over to him.

seeing no specific instruction, the bodyguard placed it into the celebrity's awaiting hand and earned a groan after. ❝do you need help boss? ❞

❝no need❞ shooing away the concern Look of the older man, Seojun turned to look at jehyun who raised his brow. ❝for you lion cub❞

❝Seojun please put that down before you break your back❞Jehyun sighed watching as his boyfriend struggled not to bend forward with the heavy weight of the box. again, what was in it that it made it heavy? ❝what's inside? ❞

putting the box down and hearing his back crack, Seojun handed his boyfriend a brown cutter that had bear design and beckoned him to open the box. ❝you need to open it to know lion cub❞

rolling his eyes at the obvious, jehyun snatched the cutter before kneeling in front of the box. he dragged the cutter from left to right before placing it on the ground and opening the box. a gasp escaped his lips at the sight of the plushie that he won when they went to that arcade. somehow it brought the memories of them running away from those student from Hana. that made him scrunch his nose.

Seojun seeing his lion cub scrunch his nose, looked at the box. ❝something wrong lion cub? ❞

shaking his head, Jehyun gave the older a bright smile. ❝nah, just remembered how we had to run away from those from the other side❞

the statement made Seojun click His tongue in annoyance. he bet that those students thought of him being a coward. ❝you know, if we didn't run away I could have brought them down on my own❞ he then proceeded to flex his non-existent muscles. while the other student, especially the girls, squealed at the sight, Jehyun could only fake a gag.

❝goodness Seojun that was an unfair fight. was it a 3 to 1? in the end you would end up in the news if it wasn't for me who dragged you out of there ❞ Jehyun picked up one plushie that stood out, it was a grizzly bear plushie. ❝I don't remember winning this❞

❝that's because I did❞ showing a triumphant smile, Seojun them used his thumb to point at the bodyguard that dropped off the bag. ❝he too but mostly me❞

❝of course you did❞ rolling his eyes, Jehyun got up, not forgetting to place the grizzly bear close to his chest. ❝I like this the best❞

❝see! ❞giving A mocking look at the bodyguard that did nothing, Seojun turned his head To him. ❝I told you he would like it! ❞

the bodyguard faked A cough, trying to conceal what he said. ❝of course you did❞

❝anyway, why did—❞

❝gosh I just kept it to myself but Seojun is slowly turning to a sugar daddy. jehyun's sugar daddy to be exact! ❞

turning up to the scene, Chen pushed his way past the crowd while dragging Joshua with his back collar. the eldest didn't fight or try to run away as he was used to this. and if he did, Chen would not hesitate to sprint after him and drag him again.

❝Chen! ❞ feeling embarrassed, Jehyun shooed away the students who were giving him teasing looks. he buried his face using the bear's stomach. ❝you're embarrassing me! ❞

Joshua playfully snorted. ❝since when does he not❞ he then crossed his arms over his chest before raising one and pointed using his thumb at chen's head. ❝this guy lives to embarrass us❞

❝yeah and he hasn't gotten karma yet❞ Jehyun added grumpily, raising his head, he turned to Seojun and pouted. ❝grizzly bear look, he's embarrassing me❞

❝really, grizzly bear? ❞ raising a brow at the endearments, chen playfully snorted. ❝and you say I embarrass you❞

Seojun on the other hand playfully clicked his tongue at the butterfly's statement before raising his hands in surrender. ❝sorry lion cub but I can't shut chen's mouth without going to jail. so you have to go with it for now❞

mouth hanging in disbelief, Jehyun couldn't help but scoff. he couldn't believe that his own boyfriend couldn't defend him. him his own boyfriend.

upset, Jehyun glared at the celebrity before turning the opposite direction of his boyfriend and his friends before marching away, still taking with him the grizzly bear. there was no way he was leaving the innocent creature with them.

Seojun, who watched his boyfriend March away from him, glanced at the box full of plushie before shouting, ❝how about the rest!? ❞

despite not hearing it clearly, Jehyun shouted back, ❝keep them for all I care! ❞

sighing, Seojun turned to his bodyguard before motioning For the box to be picked up and placed back into the van. ❝just keep it there❞ he then turned to the butterfly and glared.

Chen who was not fazed by the daggers he received through the glares, then threw his hands in the air, letting go of Joshua who took the chance to get a few feet away but not completely. ❝ah young love! ❞

❝yong love my ass❞ Joshua scoffed, fixing his blazer. ❝you just made them argue❞

❝me? ❞ pointing at himself in a clueless manner, Chen looked at Seojun who didn't stop glaring at him. he clicked his tongue in annoyance, ❝well excuse me but FYI, Jehyun would be running to you by the time school ends. he can't be upset for too long and if he does just cuddle with him or give him something that has a bear design. and did you know that Hyun's been recently obsessed with anything that has a bear design since he met you❞

Joshua didn't stop himself from face-palming and hitting the butterfly at the back of his head. ❝tmi Chen. tmi❞

Chen pouted rubbing the sore spot. ❝please—not like Mr. celebrity wouldn't appreciate it❞

Joshua turned to Seojun who was still glaring daggers at the butterfly but now had his fist ready to punch the damn butterfly. not wanting to take a wounded Chen to the nurse's office, he decided to put a stop at their conversation. ❝say Chen, I heard Junghoon wanted to talk to you. something about the archery team needed a new recruit❞

❝really!? ❞ clapping his hands, Chen didn't waste any time to grab Joshua's tie and drag him to the direction of the field for archery, not forgetting to wave good bye at the celebrity. of course, Chen being Chen had to turn his head and showed a cheeky grin. ❝or if the cuddling won't work then you can try make up sex❞

❝Chen! ❞ hitting the butterfly, Joshua didn't hesitate to switch their places wherein he was the one dragging the butterfly by his tie.

Seojun who was left behind and watched the two disappear could only heave a heavy sigh. great, and here he thought he did something for his boyfriend. turning to his bodyguard, he gave the man a look. this made the man flinch. ❝what should I do? ❞

❝what boss? ❞

❝what should I do for him to forgive me? ❞

❝well there is this thing I do to my wife when she's upset❞ the bodyguard sheepishly answered, cheeks tinted with light pink.

Seojun was surprised that his bodyguard was married. but he didn't voice it out and motioned the man to continue what he was about to say.

❝well you can.... ❞

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❝I can't believe you got mad just because he wouldn't defend you from chen❞ jin closer his locker after taking out his math book and a pencil which he handed to a still upset Jehyun. Jehyun scoffed and blew his bangs away. ❝and—I hope you realize that you're taller than Chen and could easily bring him down❞

Jehyun irritably clicked his tongue while he opened his own locker. ❝I would love to Jin but that would mean Chen exposing me to half of the school population while trying to fight back❞ he smiled a the sight of his grizzly bear plushie but shook it off. it reminded him of a celebrity that he misses but shouldn't. no, he will not admit it out loud that he misses his boyfriend that failed to protect him.

❝you miss him don't you❞ Jin gave him a knowing look before crossing his arms over his chest and leaned onto the locker beside jehyun's. ❝whipped❞

❝you're one to talk. I bet when you argue with hiro you would miss him later on❞ Jehyun retorted, pushing the bear to the side and taking out his own math book. the two were in the ground floor of the school where the lockers were found. he waited for the Chinese to response or at least retort something but got none. the silence made him turn his attention from his locker to the Chinese that had an unfazed look.

❝Hyun, I hope you realize that me and hiro argue 24/7 for 365 days❞ not even saying it in a playful manner, the Chinese continued. ❝and surprisingly that's how we got closer❞

❝can't relate❞ closing his locker, Jehyun walked ahead, not waiting for Jin. he didn't want to be late in math class especially when it's the last period before the end of the day. ❝and I got another thing to worry about❞

❝oh what is that? ❞ catching up to the younger Jin, turned his head To look at jehyun.

❝my mom is back❞

jin was about to say something but closed his mouth as words failed to describe what he was feeling. but he did manage to get something out, ❝ and you're ok with that? ❞

Jehyun shrugged nonchalantly, ❝I don't get why I shouldn't. she's still my mom by the way❞

❝yeah but don't you think it's weird that she suddenly comes up after a year of abandoning you❞ opening the door of their classroom, Jin waited for Jehyun to enter before closing it behind him. the two walked to their seat which was thankfully near to each other. ❝what if she's going to stir up trouble? ❞

❝jin don't be so negative ❞ placing his book down, Jehyun failed to notice how they were the only ones in the room. Jin on the other hand didn't.

he looked around the room. ❝where's everybody? ❞

❝I dont—❞

❝everyone! ❞

turning their heads to the person who entered through the back door, the two eyed their classmate who somewhat lost his confidence after making a grand entrance.

❝er... well... Seojun!? ❞

flinching from their seats due to his high pitched voice crack, they later on turned to the group of students that entered. they caught the sight of an annoyed Jayden who was carrying a guitar. they didn't see Junghoon so they guessed the older was FORCED to be here.

Jehyun in particular eyed the person at the center of the group. it didn't help that the person was wearing a bear costume, the suit, head and all. he received a nudge from Jin who pointed at the person in the center who moved to the from and made his way to them before kneeling on one knee and motioning Jayden to play the guitar. of course, classic Jayden didn't follow which earned him a hit from the bear person.

❝geez wait. you owe me this dipshit❞ the older clicked his tongue before playing a melody that all of them were familiar with since it was recently released.

❝my lion cub~❞

Jehyun wanted to cringe as the bear person who he knows is Seojun changed the original lyrics that didn't even fit the tune of the song. but he had to admit, the effort was nice. but it did make him question as how Seojun got a bear costume at this time of the day.

❝my lio—❞

❝okay! ❞ stopping playing the guitar, Jayden did not hesitate to raise it in the air and bash it(not that hard though) on the bear head which made it pop of the person's head. now any normal person would just groan and curse but this was Seojun, who was beyond normal. so in Seojun manner he got up, grabbed the guitar and started playing it himself.

❝li—❞

❝you can stop playing now❞ Jin didn't hesitate to stand up and grab the guitar before shoving it to one of his classmates. he had enough of whatever shenigance Seojun had planned. ❝we got math in❞ he glanced at the wall clock that the school provided before looking back at the group, ❝ five minutes and I'm sure Jayden has a class that needs him to be early❞ he didn't know what the older's class was next but hey, he needed to leave, scram.

❝you're being a party pooper jin❞ Seojun pouted, sending pleading eyes to his boyfriend who just sat their with a poker expression. this made him feel guilty thus the reason why he got into his knees in front of his boyfriend and pleaded for forgiveness. ❝I'm soooo sorry lion cub! once I see that butterfly I'll make sure he's six feet under and if you want I can chop off a finger❞ he then shook his head, ❝no you you can have the heart! or head at least❞

❝ok this is getting too gorey❞ entering the classroom right on time, Joshua didn't hesitate to shoot the youngest (Jehyun) a scolding look. ❝just forgive him Hyun. he wouldn't get up if he doesn't hear you say everything is OK and we have class in five minutes❞

this made Jehyun sigh tiredly. was the world really that against him on being upset with Seojun. if that was the case then so be it. ❝ok I forgive you❞

❝you do? ❞ eyes looking so glossy that he looked like he would cry any minute, Jehyun had nod his head with a sigh. Seojun who got the reaction he wanted quickly got up before placing a kiss on his lion cub's cheek. now he would kiss him on the lips they were still in school grounds so it's a no for now. ❝I love you lion cub❞

❝love you too grizzly bear❞

❝and that was the last for today class. don't forget to answer pages 101 to 110. answer directly. we'll be checking it on Wednesday. good bye❞

❝good bye sir! ❞

as their math professor left, the mood of the room drastically changed. from it being a stressful and gloomy math class to a hyper class getting ready to leave. those who already packed didn't hesitate to pick up their bags and bolt out of the room. those who didn't on the other hand were fixing up their things while talking to their friends.

Jehyun was hastily keeping his things. he doesn't know why but he felt an urge to go home quickly. just as he was about to sling his bag, his boyfriend stopped him by wrapping his arms around his waist.

❝want to go somewhere after we go out lion cub? ❞

Jehyun shook his head, ❝sorry grizzly bear but I have to go home early. my gut is telling me I should❞

this alarmed Seojun. removing the arms around the waist, he then gripped jehyun's shoulder. ❝should I go with you? ❞

Jehyun shook his head no, ❝no need. i know you are busy❞

❝lion cub you know I can—❞ the ringtone of seojun's phone interrupted their conversation. Jehyun watched as his boyfriend took his hands away and grumpily got out his phone. the call wasn't that long, only a minute but it did make a frown form on seojun's lips. ❝they need me in the company❞

❝it's ok Seojun. if there is something wrong in the dorm then I'll make sure to call you right away❞ Jehyun reassured the older. he placed a kiss on his cheek. ❝you're also needed in the company. I know you care for me but as of now go❞

❝but Hyun❞ grabbing his hand with his Seojun, pouted. ❝they just want me to practice for the company concert happening soon❞

❝then you should❞ Jehyun had to go to his tippy toes to let their noses boop. ❝i'll be watching you there so practice hard. I'll be cheering for my grizzly❞

that made Seojun smile. lowering himself where their foreheads Meet, he suddenly pulled the younger in a tight hug. ❝they I'll be scanning the crowd and looking for my lion cub. gosh what did I do to get so lucky to have you jehyun? ❞

❝you must have saved a country❞

that made Seojun snort. ❝more like destroy one. but can I at least walk you out to the gates? ❞

❝I don't see why not❞

Jehyun was camly walking to his dorm when he caught the sight of his mom's men outside his house carrying boxes that he guessed were his things. wait.... his things!? ❝hey you let go of that! ❞

stopping one of the men, he grabbed the light box that he guessed was filled with his pillows and took it in his own arms . ❝what are you doing!? ❞

❝young mas—❞

❝jehyunie! ❞

walking a woman come out of his dorm building, Jehyun couldn't help but have his mouth agape. ❝mom? ❞

the woman smiled before walking up to him bring him to a hug. it wasn't tight like how you expect someone would give after not seeing the other after a long time, it was more business like. ❝you've grown jehyunie❞

❝mom❞ getting away from the woman, Jehyun glared. ❝what are you doing here? and why are you taking away my things? ❞

❝jehyunie❞ the woman clasped her hands together, ❝you're moving back to the main house❞