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Jeonghan licked his lips, subconsciously. A move he only made when he was lost in thought. "Hyung, you almost died last time! Do you want to die again?!"

The screeching voice he recognized as his younger brother's, broke into the room, taking his imagination away from him. His head snapped towards his brother, who was now standing with a baffled expression just a few steps away.

Boo Seungkwan, Jeonghan's younger brother who had been adopted initially for the family's dirty business and cover-ups, hence the retainment of his original last name.

However, Jeonghan had saved him and his brother from their awful family and had taken them down, building a better empire for him and Seungkwan although nobody knew they were related.

It was why he was doing all this. He despised the rich, the businessmen and women who got their hands engaged in crimes just for a profit. It was disgusting and inhumane so he punished them by stealing or sabotaging what was most precious to them, their businesses and their money.

Kwon Soonyoung was at the top of his list, but not due to his own actions, as horrendous as they were, he was at the top because of his father who he had taken over from.

The wolf in sheep's clothing.

"You're lucky the bullet didn't hit you!" He yelled and Jeonghan stood up, walking over to him. "Seungkwan-ah, calm down." He responded as he came closer.

Seungkwan shook his head, his eyes brightening up with bits and specks of tears. "Don't tell me to calm down! What if I had lost you hyung?... I... I can't lose you."

He let his feelings out through the tears as Jeonghan pulled him into a warm embrace, patting Seungkwan's back and his hair.

He knew how much Seungkwan cared about him and how his missions, which often put his life at risk, left Seungkwan terrified.

But he couldn't stop, not now, not until they all got what they deserved. Not until they'd experienced losing everything, just like the people whose lives they ruined and ended.

"I know, I can't lose you either Kwan but don't worry, it'll all be over soon." He whispered, tenderly into Seungkwan's ears. Seungkwan sniffled, raising his head up to face Jeonghan.

His eyes red and his nose runny as he asked, "What do you mean hyung?"

Jeonghan smiled, a vibrant patience in his eyes as he answered with a peaceful tone, "I have a plan, just trust your hyung, okay?"

Seungkwan's frown turned into a pout, his eyebrows downturned as he nodded, begrudgingly. Jeonghan chuckled slightly, moving back to his bed.

"But, what's your plan hyung?" Seungkwan inquired, rightfully curious as he maintained his stance. Jeonghan sat on the bed, leaning back as he replied.

"I'm going to infiltrate Kwon Inc with my very own spy." The corner of his lips raised for a brief moment before he let out a yawn, falling fully unto the bed.

Seungkwan's brows ruffled. Isn't he taking it too far? He asked himself but he already knew the answer. All he could do was watch from afar as his brother continuously tried to heal himself by taking revenge, tried to fill the void by doing what he thought he needed to do.

Not what he actually did need.

"Who's your spy?" Seungkwan's arms went into his pocket as he sighed, a sign of his admitted defeat. He was staying out of the matter. There was no way he could convince Jeonghan.

Jeonghan sat up, crossing his legs on the bed, a playful giggle escaping his lips as his lips curved into a big, bright smile.

"It's Kim Mingyu." He said with so much satisfaction aligning his words, Seungkwan knew he had already decided to go through with the plan.

He knew the plan was already in motion. He couldn't stop it just like he couldn't stop a rocket that had already taken off.

But what he could do was keep an eye on it, and hope that it didn't end up exploding or worse, crashing.

•••••••••••••

"Kwon Soonyoung...?" His husband's name rolled out of his mouth, the words carrying an ensemble of surprise, disbelief and fear.

Surprised that he was here, in disbelief that he had actually come here and afraid that him being here would ruin all his plans, his plans of staying cold to him, of not forgiving him.

How was he so sure Soonyoung's presence would be a possible game changer?

Because his presence had already left him with no words and unable to control his own body. Stuck in a spot with a frozen look on his face.

Soonyoung smiled prettily. A gorgeous smile that made the hairs on Jihoon's body straighten up.

As he took his first step and then his second towards Jihoon, the distance between them slowly getting smaller and smaller, Jihoon came back to his senses, extending his hand to stop Soonyoung.

"Wait!" He trembled, taking a few steps backwards. Once the previous distance had been restored, he stood still, pushing out a deep breath.

His eyes closed for a split second but when they opened again, Soonyoung was in front of him with the widest grin he'd ever seen.

Jihoon jumped back, almost allowing a scream to escape while Soonyoung held back his laughter. "What the hell are you doing here?"

His facial expression soured, his tone returned to the usual passive-aggressive and Soonyoung pursed his lips. Now this was his Jihoon.

"What? Can't even see my husband anymore?" He crossed his legs, his head tilting a bit as he asked the question. Jihoon scoffed, a long eye roll following as he walked past Soonyoung.

"I don't really want to see you so I guess you can't." He reached Bora, letting her out as he carefully patted her, the action bringing him a bit more peace as well.

Soonyoung whirled around, his eyes remaining on Jihoon who led Bora out, towards the paddock. "Come on Bora, let's go have some fun now, without anyone ruining the vibes." He said, his eyes narrowing to Soonyoung at the last part.

Soonyoung bit down on his lower lip, his hands balled up together as Jihoon left the stable. He had to get through this, he had to win Jihoon back, find out what rule he broke and apologize for it.

Maybe this was what he needed. A challenge. Something he couldn't just acquire with a snap of his fingers. Someone unattainable even though that person was technically, his husband.

"Jihoon-ah, wait up!" Soonyoung projected, running out of the stable as well.

Once he got to the paddock, he saw Jihoon already on top of Bora, the two about to ride around the field.

Soonyoung sighed, sitting on the bench outside the stable as he admired Jihoon. He wasn't wrong when he called Jihoon a Greek god, the man was unreal, no matter where he was, what he wore, how he felt, how his expression was, Soonyoung adored him.

There was a special place in his heart dedicated to Jihoon and he wouldn't rest, his heart wouldn't rest until Jihoon accepted him, accepted his heart.

It was past obsession by now, something stronger, something deeper, something he couldn't name.

"You're majestic, darling!" Soonyoung put his hands around his mouth as he yelled out, complimenting Jihoon who just ignored him, as usual.

Soonyoung smiled, the interaction starting to feel more familiar. He hoped Jihoon could forgive him, but until he did, he would have to keep trying.

He had no other choice.

•••••••••••••

"Are you ready to go home?"

Jihoon's eyes darted upwards to Soonyoung who stood up from his seat at the table before glancing briefly at his brothers.

He didn't want to go home with Soonyoung and pretend everything was fine, pretend everything was normal like they hadn't kissed, like he hadn't forgotten and like his heart wasn't practically forcing him to forgive the man.

He shook his head, taking another piece of the square sandwiches. Soonyoung sat back down, also taking a piece as he muttered to himself. "Okay then, another sandwich it is."

Chan looked at the time on his watch. 5:10pm. "You're sure hyung? It's already 5pm, Seokmin hyung and I are just waiting for dad, you can leave."

Soonyoung remembered his meeting as soon as Chan mentioned the time, his own eyes darting to his watch then to Seungcheol who stood up once their eyes came in contact.

"And I have a meeting in an hour, I think we should go Jihoon-ah." Soonyoung extended his hand only to be rejected by Jihoon who stood up and exited his seat through the other side.

He turned to his brothers, a delicate smile on his face as he waved to them. "Good night you two, I'll miss you." He confessed making them squeal and run to him, trapping him in a tight hug.

Soonyoung, still a bit sour by Jihoon shunning him watched the brothers, an irrefutable smile creeping up unto his face.

They bowed to Soonyoung as the hug ended and Soonyoung bowed back, waving before following Jihoon who was already leaving the mènage with Jun, Joshua and Vernon behind him.

He caught up to Jihoon in front who passed him a swift glance before looking back at the floor. "You're not a PDA kind of guy, I'm guessing." His hands rested casually in his pocket but Jihoon didn't respond, instead picking up his pace.

As Soonyoung got into the car, he saw his husband pretending to sleep, facing the opposite way. "You know you can't ignore me forever, right?"

There was a cocky edge to his voice as he strapped his seatbelt but still no reply from Jihoon. He swallowed, a breath escaping after as he straightened his button-up, fully facing Jihoon.

"Jihoon, listen, I suck at remembering anything when I drink, it's a horrible trait I picked up from my father and I promise you that I have been trying to remember what I did for the whole day and I'm sorry, but I can't."

Jihoon's eyes opened slowly as he listened to Soonyoung's words. The sincerity in them one he couldn't deny.

"I just need you to tell me what I did wrong and I'll do anything to earn your forgiveness." He put his hands together as he pleaded and Jihoon turned halfway, inhaling sharply.

He took a second before he faced Soonyoung totally, pushing his hair to the back. His eyes met with Soonyoung's and he felt his stomach get nauseous all of a sudden and his skin tingle again.

He exhaled, blinking as he said,

"You kissed me."

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