Trouble in Paradise | Yeongyu

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Beomgyu was doing laundry when his phone rang. He quickly rushed to it and answered.

"Kai?"

"Yes it's me."

He sighed in relief. "How is he?"

"He's doing good. He's enjoying therapy, he seems a little happier."

Beomgyu smiled a little and sat down. "That's good, I'm glad to hear that."

"...it's been a month and a half. Still not ready to come home?"

His smile faded and he stared down at his lap.

"I'm still trying to figure it out."

"You call me about him almost everyday. You obviously still love him, you should reach out."

He shook his head. "No, he doesn't need any distractions. He's better if we're apart right now and I'm just...I'm not ready."

"We're here if you need us. You know that."

"I know. Thank you for everything you and Soobin did for us. I could never repay."

"You already have by being in our lives."

"Ewww." He said as he wiped a tear from his face. "Shut up you sap."

Hueningkai laughed. "I have to go, but I'll check on you later."

"Thanks Hueningkai."

"Stop thanking me."

Beomgyu finished up laundry and went to the kitchen finding the list his mom left him for groceries. He grabbed his things and made his way to the store, it was a nice three block walk from the house. It was a cool day, cooler than usual and Beomgyu wore a hoodie and jeans to the store. His cheeks and nose were blush pink because of the cool weather. He walked inside with his list and started to shop around.

When he passed the ice cream he turned back and started to look at the flavors. He was really in the mood for ice cream.

He opened the door and grabbed a tub, his mom's favorite flavor so they could enjoy it together. He placed it in the cart and was about to walk away to grab the last thing which was bread.

"Beomgyu?"

He froze and he felt his body get hot. He knew that voice because who could forget the voice of someone they loved.

He turned and Yeonjun was standing a little ways behind him, just as shocked. Beomgyu observed him, he looked healthy, his skin was glowing, the weight he lost he gained back and he seemed to be working out since he was still very lean. He was wearing a sweatshirt and sweatpants with a black ball cap. Then he caught glimpse of the ring still on his finger.

He never took it off.

"Hey...it's been-"

"A while yeah." He finished with a small smile. "How are you?"

"I'm doing better. And you?"

He nodded. "Me too, I'm doing better."

"That's great to hear Beomgyu." He looked at the groceries. "I see the jam instead of jelly, it's for your mom?"

He looked at the groceries and nodded. "Yeah, yeah she gave me this list and I'm helping her with dinner tonight."

"That sounds nice. I hope you two enjoy it." He said with a small smile. "I should let you finish and get going."

"Right yeah of course. Bye Yeonjun."

"Goodbye Beomgyu." He walked past him and Beomgyu felt his heart drop to his stomach at the thought of just letting him go.

"Wait!" He said louder than he meant to.

Yeonjun turned and looked at him and Beomgyu did the same, although he looked more surprised by his own actions.

"I...do you want to join us? F-For dinner?"

He looked hesitant and fidgeted with his finger a little. "You're sure?"

"Yes, my mom asks about you all the time. I know she wouldn't mind especially since you'll be helping too."

A grin spread across his face as he laughed a little. "I'd love to. Do you want help with the bags?"

"Yes, please."

"Of course."

Beomgyu went and grabbed the bag and they carried the grocery bags together back to the house.

"How's therapy?"

Yeonjun looked at him. "It's good...how did you know I was in therapy?" Beomgyu blushed heavily and started to stammer. "Kai?"

"Uhhhh no...w-well I uhh...yes. Hueningkai told me."

He laughed a little. "You've been asking about me?"

"Well you were in the hospital and I just wanted to make sure everything was okay."

"Thank you." Beomgyu turned more red and looked away from him. "Therapy is good and Dr. Ahn is helping me learn how to better cope with the things that I didn't know how to deal with. The things I was scared to tell you, I've been going for a little more than a month but it's been a lot of help."

"That's great Yeonjun."

"And you? How are you enjoying your promotion?" Beomgyu looked at him and he shrugged. "I ask Kai about you a lot too."

He couldn't hide his smile when he said that.

"I love it. It was a great opportunity."

"I'm proud of you."

"I'm proud of you too."

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