"just knock the door, it's that easy."

"and what, get myself murdered inside?"

"how scary can he be?"

"he fired five employees within this month, i'll be the sixth one if i fuck this up!"

"you're his secretary."

"well, i'm not xiaojun, now, am i?"

and speaking of the past secretary that their ceo had, the guy from behind the crown tilted his head to the side in a clueless manner, holding a familiar looking lunch bag. the chinese wondered why they were all hovered by the ceo's door, pushing as to who will get inside. ❝uh, excuse me?❞

they all turned around as soon as his voice was heard by them, and they can't help but imagine seeing heaven itself. the person they just mentioned was now standing there with a confused look evident on his face, but for them, it was a blessing sent by god. their eyes sparkled at the xiaojun shining, their lips curved up to a hopeless smile, and eyes brimmed with tears.

❝xiao dejun!❞

❝oh— okay!❞ he almost stumbled back when they jumped on him, all at the same time. the chinese held on to the lunch bag in his hand while he entertained them one by one, gasping as soon as he saw them crying. ❝is there anything wrong?❞

neither of them hesitated to nod their heads. ❝please tell us that you're coming back to the company.❞

xiaojun froze there for a second before chuckling, just realizing what they were acting up about. ❝guys, i work for the zhong's now, you know i can't do that.❞

❝i swear to god,❞ one of them then started to fume, ❝i'm going to find those bitches who bad mouthed you and got heard by the ceo's mother.❞

the reason why hendery's mother asked him to resign is because of how toxic the workplace is for him, and she didn't want for xiaojun to go through that. while being around the place, she would oftentimes hear gossips from the corner about how the ceo has favorites in treating his employees, and some parts of it, she agreed. however, what made her blood boil was how some were plain out insulting xiaojun for seducing the superior like that. in fact, he was just being genuine with his job and he's apparently doing well at it despite of not having any experience or background about this certain position.

and that explains as to why some, especially those who are close to xiaojun in the workplace, were furious about knowing the reason why the ceo's secretary had to resign. for them, xiaojun is the shield from darkness, the light of the way, and the reason why they are still alive around satan himself, hendery wong.

but luckily for xiaojun, the zhong corporation took the opportunity and invited him inside their business. ❝it's alright, guys, it's not like kunhang is going to bite.❞

❝he's going to slit our throats and have our heads decapitated!❞ in other words, the ceo shows no mercy and would make them lose their jobs with just one small mistake.

❝t-that's harsh.❞ xiaojun can't say he had it easy because way back then, he went through the ceo's wrath. ❝anyways, who's the new secretary?❞

giving way for the chinese to see, xiaojun had to hold in a laugh upon seeing who it was— and it made him die inside when he saw her shaking while raising her fist up, but is hesitant to knock on to the door.

it's the receptionist, she took his spot. ❝it's.. you.❞

by the moment she turned around, xiaojun wasn't able to contain his laugh and just can't help but find her misery quite amusing. he had talks with her during his spare time in his work hours, and among everyone inside this building, she's the only person that he knew who hates to be working as a secretary, from the bottom of her cardiac muscle.

sure, the pay is high, but it's the fact that she'll be close to the devil is what she is concerned about. but look at her now, being at a spot where she despises the most.

❝xiaojun, please come back.❞ she now started to beg, hugging the files that she was asked to give to the ceo. ❝i'm not liking this one bit.❞

❝come on, you'll survive this.❞ that's all the encouragement he can give to her.

❝how about we change places, yeah?❞ she handed him the files before putting both of her hands on the male's shoulders, trying to hypnotize him with her stare. ❝i'll quit and go work for the zhongs and—❞

❝what's the commotion all about?❞

every single one of their limbs stiffened, their eyes widened, and cold sweat dripping down from their faces. meanwhile, xiaojun still had the courage to give the superior a smile despite of just being in the middle of a discussing a deal which he won't agree with in the end. 

❝hey there, mr. say that again without stuttering!❞ and he even have the guts to make fun of him.

and as if their lives were on the line upon seeing the ceo roll his eyes, they immediately rushed behind xiaojun's back and this is when using him as shield comes to use.

inside their heads, they were chanting, "begone demon", with xiaojun as their holy cross.

hendery can't say that he was oblivious at how his employees were acting, it was pretty much obvious already for him. if you ask him, he's not really that scary. strict, sure, but he won't go around scolding anyone just because they dropped a penny. well, except that one time when he was caught by them shouting at an innocent employee from the finance department just because he was in a bad mood. lucas was even disappointed when seeing it.

❝miss park, where is that file—❞ he didn't even get to finish his sentence when a quivering voice had cut him off.

❝i-it's with xiaojun, s-sir.❞ she mumbled softly, but loud enough for the ceo to hear. just when the said male was about to give her back the file, she quickly thought of a way to escape this situation. ❝w-will you look at that! i think it's time to check my fish to make sure it hasn't drowned.❞

finding that statement strange, xiaojun gave her a look with his eyes squinted. ❝but fishes don't—❞

❝i have to teach my turtles how to swim!❞ one invalid reason comes with another, then comes one more, until they all had escaped from the ceo's wrath.

to say that he was confused was an understatement, xiaojun had no idea what was going on. his purpose of coming here is to give his boyfriend his lunch that he left back at home, and also to remind him of a very special event that he should not skip out on.

but before that, he turned to hendery with that look on his face, making the taller raise a brow. ❝what?❞

sighing, xiaojun just shoved the envelope, that was given to him, to the ceo's chest. ❝you should stop scaring people.❞

❝i'm not even trying to.❞ hendery groaned as he rolled his eyes, following the shorter male from behind as they got inside his office.

❝and you're also not trying to look like you have no plans on murdering them.❞ xiaojun stated, placing the lunch bag down the ceo's messy table before facing the male with an unimpressed expression and also having his arms folded across his chest. 

but being sneaky as he is, hendery approached him and dropped the envelope down on his table. he had a smirk plastered on his face while snaking his arms around the older's waist. ❝how is the most handsome man on earth doing?❞

xiaojun couldn't help but scoff in disbelief. ❝you can't say that after you just scared your secretary away.❞

for a moment there, the ceo forgot how hard to get this guy is. ❝just answer me.❞

clicking his tongue, ❝i don't know, i wonder how yangyang is doing right now.❞ he answered.

that can do to, but can't he just go with the flow? by this time, his flirting is not getting anywhere since both of his boyfriends are not accepting any of it. ❝dejun—❞

curving his lips up, xiaojun threw his arms over the ceo's shoulders and shut him up with his pair of lips, surprising him with a kiss. it took hendery a short second before he had everything processed inside his head and return the kiss and heated it up by sliding his hand inside the male's sweater.

xiaojun let out a hum and by the time he opened his eyes after pulling away, he was already being lifted up on top of the fragile table. he should have expected for this to escalate quickly, knowing that who he is dealing with. ❝hey, kunhang, i'm serious. you're going to lose people here if you keep that persona on.❞

❝then, why don't you..❞ trailing his kisses down, it made hendery smile at how the latter leaned his head back just to give him more space to plant soft kisses on his neck. ❝work for me again?❞

❝i can't, i signed with the zhongs already.❞ xiaojun told him, already getting irritated at how many times he'll have to say this over and over again. ❝and plus, there's no problem with us working apart. in that way, you can do your job well without distractions, and so can i.❞

❝i can do you well?❞

having his tongue poking on his inner cheek, xiaojun was not happy with that dirty reference. ❝i'm not your job, dumbass.❞

pulling away, hendery gave him a pout. ❝what do you mean distraction? you aren't one.❞

❝say that to last month when i came to pay a visit for the first time after resigning and how you slammed me immediately to the wall when i came to surprise you here in your office.❞ details won't be said but let's just say, xiaojun surely caught the ceo's fish during that time.

and because of it, it took the shorter a while before he comes back to pay a visit, and that is a month after that incident. still not wanting to give up in convincing him, hendery dropped down his pride and still holding strong with his pout. ❝please?❞

❝i thought pouting is not professional, mr. wong?❞ xiaojun just loves it when he knows that he's in charge of the situation.

❝ugh,❞ leaning forward, hendery buried his face down on the crook of the male's neck. ❝nothing is going to make you change your mind.❞

❝exactly, and that's why i have to take my leave now and pick eleven up from daycare.❞ the older said, settling a soft peck on the ceo's lips before lightly pushing him away and hopping down from the table. ❝and please don't tell me you forgot about today, i literally have to excuse eleven from his classes and i have to ask my boss about a day off today.❞

❝how can i forget?❞ turning around, hendery gave him a smile. ❝it's my baby's graduation. and don't worry, i also cancelled the meetings i have for later..❞

xiaojun knew very well who he meant, but he just felt like playing around. ❝which one?❞

❝what do you mean? i only have—❞

❝let's see.. bella, louis, shi yi,❞ the male hummed in the middle, acting like he was pondering for the other choices. ❝yangyang, and then you have me.❞

❝well, damn, you really are pushing the sucrose padre agenda.❞

the two were taken aback by a voice just barging inside the office. it made them panic for a moment as they thought it could possibly be some employee finding their conversation quite weird, but soon composed down when they soon realized that it was just the head of finance. but it didn't take them long to be bothered again upon knowing this man is not going to let them live with this conversation alone, ❝lucas!❞

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yangyang bit his bottom lip as he had his eyes scanning at the crowd, slowly feeling down as he couldn't find the people he wanted to be present on his special day. he has been fidgeting on his spot ever since halfway through the ceremony. did they forget? he didn't have the time to contact either of them since he was busy hanging out with his friends as it was their last day for college.

however, he could have sworn that he told them last night before they had their good sleep.

❝they are not here yet?❞ jeno, that's arranged right in front of him in the line, then questioned.

he can't help but frown while shaking his head. ❝yeah, they might have forgotten. or maybe, ryry ge got busy with work and dejun ge had some emergency. i just hope they got eleven home for his grandmama to watch over him.❞

seeing him be all gloomy on their special day also made the smiling angel frown. ❝hey, if they still won't arrive when your name gets called, little spoon, cotton candy, and i will not hesitate to sprint and join you on stage.❞

yangyang snorted at his idea, playfully nudging him because of it. but even with the reassurance of his friend, the graduating student still had a little bit of hope left inside him. sure, he'd be disappointed if he won't be able to see them here, but he would understand if they're too busy for it.

"liu yangyang!"

as his hometown, achievements, and a short comment about himself was said on stage, the chinese let out a depressing sigh as he slowly got up on the stage. forcing a smile, he was about to make his way to the middle of the stage, but paused midway when he saw a small figure nervously standing by the other end of the platform. his eyes immediately darted towards the audience and almost gasped out loud when he saw both his boyfriends standing there with a bouquet in hand.

❝student liu yangyang?❞ his attention was called when he was dallying time by just standing there.

getting back on his senses, he skipped his way to the middle of the stage with a big smile on his face, feeling more than happy as he could see them not forgetting about his special day.

❝are your parents not around?❞ the principal asked politely, not seeing a representative from his family coming up to help him with his medals he had achieved during the school year.

yangyang was about to answer that question, but then thought of something else. his gaze went to the little boy waiting for him and gestured his hand for eleven to approach him. the boy gulped as he was not comfortable standing right in front of so many people— but since his papa was there, his feet moved on its own and went to the graduating student.

once he was seen by everyone, the students cooed at how the little boy waddled towards yangyang. they had no idea what his relationship is with the student, but their interaction was enough to make them all soft.

"do you think he'll do it?" jaemin leaned in to the smaller chinese beside him and whispered quietly.

renjun scoffed, shaking his head. "he might be bold, but he isn't stupid enough to expose himself."

joining their conversation, jeno shrugged. "it's our last day anyways, and yangyang is always filled with surprises."

and the whole student body is sure in for a surprise. yangyang crouched down and ruffled their boy's soft locks. ❝hey, baby.❞

not saying a word, eleven was nervous as he felt all eyes on him. but to his comfort, he leaned in to the student's touch.

❝since you're here, how about you help me with my medals?❞ he said, giving the boy's cheeks a light pinch.

adjusting to the attention he was getting, eleven decided to ignore them and focus on making his papa happy on his big day. clenching his tiny fists, he nodded his head before turning to face the principal that's giving him a bright smile. eleven made grabby hands, not asking to be carried, but for the student's medals. the adult understood it for some reason and entrusted the child with six medals that yangyang earned for his excellent performance within this school year.

not a single one stayed still when the kid went to put the medals over the student's head. some were screaming at the top of their lungs, one probably had a seizure because of that adorable sight, and even the boys are hollering at how they never had an idea of yangyang being soft with children. meanwhile, the three boyfriends were feeling uneasy on their seats as they had a gut feeling that their friend is really going to do something risky.

"please don't tell me he's going to it."

"i don't know but i'm taking my phone out to capture this iconic moment."

taking one medal out, yangyang made the little boy wear it, not containing a chuckle when he saw those eyes sparkle at it. he then carefully carried their boy in his arms and went to point the camera for a picture. and to think they are leaving the stage with just that— yangyang won't allow himself to go down from the stage without making memories for the last time.

which is why, he asked to borrow the microphone that is held by the invited guest. both xiaojun and hendery slowed their claps and their smiles turned to a confused frown when they saw the student standing there with a microphone in hand. meanwhile, renjun pinched the bridge of his nose as he can't believe that he actually doubted that this will happen, jaemin was ready to capture this scene from his phone, and jeno was laughing at how he still was surprised to see this happening even when he predicted it already.

❝and by the way,❞ yangyang voiced out, silencing his batchmates and getting all their attention. ❝this is my son, xiao shi yi!❞

yangyang stood right in front of the school gates with a bright smile plastered on his face, proud that he had achieved his goal in announcing to everyone the big surprise. the ceremony had finally ended and a lot were congratulating him with both his achievements, and also for having a whole ass family being kept a secret from them. currently, he was waiting for the ceo's car to arrive as it was still being searched by the crowded parking lot.

❝waiting for your sweet fathers?❞ an arm was thrown over his shoulder and turning to his side, the male was greeted by a cotton candy.

a literal cotton candy, but it wasn't for him. jaemin carried one just to give it to his boyfriend who's using it as a coping mechanism from feeling the stress a while ago. renjun gave the younger a glare as he almost had his head burried on the cotton candy. ❝i can't believe you did that.❞

❝you should have also announced to them that you have two boyfriends,❞ jeno suggested, folding his toga as he still has to return it after the ceremony. ❝that would have been too much for them to handle.❞

❝jeno!❞ renjun scolded him, his mouth full from the cotton candy he is eating. ❝don't give him ideas.❞

❝it's our last anyways, just wanted to make some memories.❞ yangyang said, tucking his hands inside his pockets while staring at a distance. ❝and i'm happy that it had come to this.❞

his friends stared at him like he had said something so inspirational— but they are just honestly were taken aback seeing yangyang be so contented with what he has right now. however, jaemin just had to ruin the moment by bringing up something in the past. ❝remember when this sheep came running to us and panicked about having bad kind of butterflies inside his stomach?❞

renjun finished the cotton candy that was offered to him so he would tone down his temper before scooting close to the younger that's rolling his eyes at that memory. ❝hey, you still didn't tell me about the spicy details.❞

❝what spicy det— oh.❞ yangyang could then feel his cheeks heating up by a certain memory that he can never forget. ❝d-does it really h-hurt that much?❞

not knowing how they got to this topic, but renjun also suddenly felt embarrassed talking about it. ❝o-on your f-first time, yeah, it usually d-does.❞ lowering his head, the older chinese played with his fingers. ❝but you'll probably just get used to it.❞

yangyang doesn't even know if he still had plans on repeating it, his first time made him lose the ability of walking for one whole day. ❝w-were you able t-to take the b-both of them?❞

❝h-hm, yep.❞ renjun buried his flushed face down on to his palms. ❝what about you?❞

the younger male had his jaw dropped, giving the latter beside him a look of surprised at how much he had to take in for his first time. ❝h-how? one already hurts!❞

and just like last time, jeno was once again missing out on something. ❝what hurts?❞

patting his shoulder, jaemin started shaking his head as his way of comforting his boyfriend. ❝forget it, nono, you won't understand.❞

a car honking at a distance then reminded yangyang his purpose of standing there right in front of the school gates. he squinted his eyes and saw a familiar car that's waiting for him sadly, he had to cut his moment with his friends short. ❝see you guys later, i have to go!❞

he gave his friends one last glance and waved his hands at them before carefully crossing the road and walking over to the car. he went inside the backseat and the first thing he did was tackle their boy and engulf him in a tight hug. both xiaojun and hendery that were at the front flinched at his entrance, but soon had an adoring smile because of the sight they are witnessing.

❝eleven, you made papa very proud!❞ the graduated student then said, closing the door before adjusting himself right next to their boy. ❝you were brave to go out there like that.❞

the compliment made the boy look down with his cheeks turning to bright red.

❝and because of it, you earned that medal.❞ yangyang with a chuckle, placing a soft kiss on top of the boy's head. he then turned his head forwards and saw both his boyfriends staring at him, making him raise a brow. ❝what?❞

❝just so you know, we are also proud of you.❞ hendery said, going back to focusing on the road as soon as he started to drive the car.

❝congratulations, you deserve everything right now.❞ xiaojun told him, giving him a smile before properly sitting down.

yangyang sat there, looking at them, but his thoughts went to places. it's as if everything played from the beginning of the story, from meeting xiaojun for the first time, to directly asking him to be his. and now, he's living with his two boyfriends, their pets, and their adorably boy. it's too much to process within this year— but he ain't complaining.

❝i like this.❞

❝hm?❞ both of them hummed in response while the kid lifted his head up to look at his papa.

❝the butterflies i am feeling right now,❞ yangyang closed his eyes in content. ❝i like it.❞

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