Even though sleeping well was an impossible task for Johnny last night, the older son of the Seo couple didn't admit to Taeyong how tired he was or commented on his mother's strange call during the night. He adjusted Jinwoo's clothes to take him to school while Taeyong finished breakfast. Having his friend out there was a lot of help, since the Seo brothers didn't wake up late and Johnny would have a decent breakfast for the first time since his brother moved in with him. He spent his money at the bakery next door to feed Jinwoo in the healthiest way possible in the mornings due to the delays, however, because he was so worried, he ended up forgetting about himself.

The aroma of rice and grilled tofu that took over the kitchen was extremely pleasant. Taeyong cooked as if it was the easiest thing in the world, which even impressed Johnny.

"I think you chose the wrong career" he said after pulling out the chair for Jinwoo to sit at the table.

"Cooking feels good and calms me down, but that's it" he laughed briefly.

"We'll see if the food is as good as the smell, right Jinwoo?"

"Probably tastier than yours" the little boy smiled widely.

"Ouch..." Taeyong didn't mind laughing at his friend already setting the table.

"I already told you that it was the restaurant food" Johnny was gaping and indignant. "I didn't cook it...!"

"Johnny, children are the most sincere beings on Earth. Just let it go."

"What a disrespect."

"I'm sure he didn't want to hurt your feelings."

As soon as everyone was served, Johnny recognized the photographer's cooking skills.

"There was a lot of stuff in your fridge, I hope it's not a problem having cooked so much" Taeyong put a slice of bulgogi on the rice spoon of the youngest. "Eat a lot, Jinwoo."

"I not used to cooking, the food was going to be wasted. What you did here was a blessing" Johnny reached for a boiled egg. "Your food really tastes better than mine, incredible, incredible."

"You'll spi on everything like that!" Jinwoo frowned at his brother.

Taeyong almost choked on the rice he was chewing.

"Spi?" then he laughed after taking a sip of water.

"Yeah, now he's making up words" Johnny looked at his brother. "Jinwoo, it's Spit not Spi."

Taeyong was surrounded by a different sensation at that moment, something he had forgotten about what it was like a few days ago. He got so used to being alone in his house that he no longer remembered how warm it was to have someone to share the day with, someone to talk to during meals. Even though it was a great moment, Taeyong prepared to say goodbye after accepting Johnny's ride when he took Jinwoo to school.

"Have a nice day Jinwoo" he waved.

"Thank you Taeyong hyung" the little boy bent down and took Johnny's hand.

"Let me take you there before Yuta arrives"

"Okay."

And it really didn't take long for Johnny to return even though Taeyong wasn't in a hurry. The destination was now the photographer's house, he needed to change clothes and get his camera.

"So tell me more about this event that you're going to work today."

"I looked it up before accepting since several photographers were hired. I discovered that it is a famous competition, so much so that it will be televised as well" Taeyong checked his messages on his phone while commenting. "It's a dance contest as I understand it and some celebrities will perform as well."

"Wow, lucky T.Y. You will win a jackpot."

"Yeah, I think so" he smiled facing the way ahead.

"And here we are, Lee Taeyong's sweet home" Johnny parked in front of the driveway.

Soon Taeyong was already on his feet with his bag and jacket in hand. Before heading straight into the house, he leaned against the door in the vehicle and leaned over there as soon as Johnny rolled down the window.

"Don't worry Johnny" he smiled when he saw his friend's expression. "You will be able to make up with your family in one way or another."

Johnny smiled slightly staring at the steering wheel in front of him.

"I also wanted to say that I was happy that you told me everything"

"But?"

"We are a group of crazy people and, of course, we all have flaws and problems in our lives, but Johnny... We are friends. We'll support you in whatever you need, just as you have always done for us. So... Don't keep any more secrets ok?" Taeyong ended up laughing after expressing an angry grimace. "Take some time to think about it"

"Okay" with a serene look he nodded.

"And..." Taeyong's ears slightly turned red. "Thanks for yesterday."

"Uh, is our little Taeyong embarrassed? I didn't know that side of you!" a smirk appeared on Johnny's face.

"Shut up..." Taeyong walked away. "See you later, Johnny Boy."

There was Johnny on the road again at a traffic light on the same street that Jaehyun called him last time, however it wasn't for his friend that Johnny was calling on the phone that instant.

"Hello?"

"Yuri, morning."

"Good morning..." some noises were heard on the other end of the line.

"Are you busy? I can call you another time."

"I'm sorry, but I've been in the rehearsal since dawn..." she sounded tired. "Today I'm going to perform for the last time before the hiatus."

"Ah, is it in that dance competition that you will record today?"

"Yes..." he could hear her name being called. "Coming! Johnny I have to go now."

"Ok, have fun and be careful."

With the time he shared with the singer, Johnny had already forgotten that she also had obligations as an idol. In the heat of the moment he called without imagining that she might be busy, but who could blame him? She kissed him imagining he was asleep and now is pretending nothing happened. That strange feeling still took over Johnny's heart as well as the question of why she did it.

"Take back what I stole from her..." Johnny mumbled to himself. "I must have done something, but... What?" bit his lip thoughtfully. "There's nothing that I remember... Argh."

As soon as he drove around the street, Johnny could see Winwin walking with an ice cream in his hand and a black leather backpack strapped to his shoulders. With a honk, Johnny caught his attention.

"Eating ice cream this early, Winwin? Tell me it's not your breakfast."

"No, I just felt like it." he faced the seat next to Johnny. "Are you busy?"

"I should, but I'm not."

"Oh yeah, Ten told me you were fired."

With a sigh Johnny ended up giving the other an irritable look.

"Winwin, never tell your secrets to this guy."

"We all know he can't keep secrets, although Jaehyun is way worse..." he nibbled another piece of his ice cream. "Since you're free, can you give me a ride?"

"Where do you need to go?" he opened the door for Winwin.

"Gamex" he took off his backpack and entered the vehicle. "It's not far from here, actually it's pretty close to where you used to work."

"Is it that building that looks like glass?" Johnny was surprised. "So you got an internship at the biggest game company in town and still managed to keep it a secret from your parents?"

"Yes" Winwin put his seatbelt on and left his backpack in the back seat.

"And you still acts like it's nothing... Wow, you're really something" Johnny shook his head.

"Hey, did you see Jaehyun these days?" he was still eating his ice cream calmly.

With the sudden change of subject, the taller one quickly looked at the other with a confused face.

"More or less, we exchanged a word or two about him helping me get a job."

"Did he said anything? Something that sounded strange, nothing?"

"No, why?"

Winwin then fell silent briefly.

"What happened, did you see something?"

"He was excited after buying the car, but these past days I felt that something's wrong."

"Did he fight with Gayeon again?"

"I don't know" Winwin stopped paying attention to the ice cream and stared at Johnny. "I'm telling you this because last night after returning from a dinner with my co-workers I saw him at a pub" he straightened up now taking his attention to the window. "He was drinking more than he could."

Johnny then sighed.

"He was truly wasted, I never saw him like that. So I took him home."

"Didn't he say anything to you?"

"His eyes were swollen too. I don't know if it was because he drank too much or if he had cried" a sigh. "I hated seeing him like that... And that's not all, Gayeon isn't going to his house anymore, and neither is he going to hers... They're acting strange ever since she made friends at college. I asked if something had happened, but every time he just smiles and says nothing" Winwin wrinkled his face in an irritated expression. "I want to punch him in the face every time he smiles like that."

Johnny let out a brief laugh, though he was worried.

"Do you think they broke up?" Sicheng questioned.

"I'm not sure... But he would tell us, don't you think?"

"I don't know anymore. Just one thing I'm sure, Jaehyun is hiding something again."

"I can't take any more secrets..." Johnny parked.

"I swear that if you guys keep something similar to Bogum's story or Yuta's family from me, I will set your cars on fire."

Laughing at that moment Johnny felt the urge to tell Winwin his truth, however now wouldn't be the right time, he wouldn't have enough time to hear him finish.

"Winwin I want to tell you something important."

"You too?!" he was perplexed. "Oh no, that's it. You know I'm late, you guys are the worst, I don't care anymore" after removing his belt, Winwin reached for his backpack in the backseat and opened the car door. "Have a nice day."

"Wait there rebel boy...!" Johnny laughed. "It's a long story, we need time to talk about it."

"I'm busy today" still looking angry. "Tomorrow, lunch is up to you."

"Winwin I'm unemployed...!" with the deadly look of the youngest, Johnny soon opened a wide smile. "Choose the restaurant you want, my treat" he made a heart with his fingers.

"Don't tell Jaehyun that I told you about the pub. He's with his father in China now, if you bring back that subject out of nowhere he'll be uncomfortable."

"I'll talk to him when he get back, don't worry. I'll call you as soon as I find out something."

"Alright..."

As early as it was, Johnny already felt overwhelmed by his emotions. Taeyong's words comforted him in a way, so much that he wanted to tell Winwin his secret (besides, of course, the youngest's threat to set their cars on fire). However, the conversation with his mother the other night still disturbed his mind, Rebecca's kiss confused his heart and now Jaehyun was acting strange. Thrown on the sofa in his apartment, Johnny couldn't rest for a minute. It wasn't as if what he was feeling was love, but whenever he closed his eyes and remembered the sensation of having his lips connected to Yuri's, a strong desire to do it again took him.

"What the fuck is going on..." scratched his head in frustration. "Are you in love or is it something else? You want me to suffer the consequences of hurting you, but what did I do? What the hell Yuri...!" he messed up his hair with both hands.

Johnny needed an explanation as soon as possible or else he would go crazy. It was already lunch time and Johnny decided to eat the leftover breakfast that Taeyong had made. He turned on the TV on a movie channel and let time go by. But his peace was disturbed once more.

"Hello?" he answered the phone.

"Good afternoon, are we talking to Seo Johnny?"

"Yes, it's him."

With each word that came out of that receptionist's mouth, more and more Johnny felt his heart racing and a terrifying fear took over him.

"Jinwoo was sent to the hospital."