❝jaehyun..❞ taeyong mumbled the student's name out as they made their way inside the school building.

the said male only raised a brow, not even bothering to glance at taeyong. ❝what is it?❞

taeyong wanted to ask something about the future. surely they can't hide it forever to the kids, they'll find out about them not really being together one day and taeyong wanted to ask what he is going to do about it. but seeing that the student wasn't in the mood, he thought of another thing and luckily something came up quickly.

❝it's going to their birthdays soon..❞ taeyong said, also thinking of a surprise to their triplets.

the last time they had their birthdays, jaehyun couldn't make it. he was busy attending a business meeting from his father's company. jaehyun tried to convince his father that it doesn't seem like a need to attend but his father forced him to as he was going to take over the company once he graduates. but even though he couldn't attend, he managed to buy gifts for the kids and they surely liked it. but they would have loved it if they daddy attended their birthday and give them his gifts personally.

❝i heard that the kids wanted to go to beach lately.❞ jaehyun said, remembering that one time where the kids asked if they could go and swim to the beach. but they couldn't find the time to do so as they were all busy, or specifically it was jaehyun that's busy.

❝hm..❞ taeyong liked the idea of going to a beach. the triplets' birthday is also on a holiday meaning there's no class and he had the time to rest. but the problem is, ❝will you be able to attend this time?❞

it would also mean that jaehyun has to come up with an excuse to his father to spend at least two days out of town. he can always reason out that he's going out with a friend, that's no problem. ❝hopefully. you know how dad likes to hold surprise meetings.❞ especially when he's already two months away from graduating, his father will surely let him get used to managing the company.

both their eyes widened upon hearing the conversation. mark tightened his embrace on the younger's waist to keep him from falling as they were at the end of the corner, hiding behind a large pot of plant.

❝kids?❞ the older widened his eyes upon finding donghyuck speaking a little bit too loud.

mark then leaned down and whispered on the younger's ears while his hand went to cover donghyuck's mouth. ❝they are going to hear you, keep quiet.❞

and donghyuck sure did kept his mouth shut. not because mark told him to but because of the older's hot breath touching his skin. he was feeling something different and his spine was shivering. his back was pressed against the older's chest and feeling his fast heartbeat wasn't helping him, it only made his heart beat twice the speed.

the two continued to walk down the dark hallways, totally not aware of two students being there and hearing whatever they are saying.

❝please be there.❞ taeyong begged. jaehyun was doing his responsibilities, sending them money, giving them their wants and needs, but what they really needed was jaehyun's presence. not only did the kids wanted to have jaehyun being their for them all the time but taeyong too.

❝i really can't promise you.❞

❝then promise, for the kids.❞ taeyong stopped his tracks and turned to face the student with his desperate eyes. ❝they are getting older and you're starting to stray away from them.❞

well, one way or another jaehyun will have to leave them. but even though that will happen, he will still need to support them by giving them money. it's the least he could do. ❝taeyong, i can't be with them for long. they will eventually find out-❞

❝then make the most remaining time to be with them.❞ taeyong loved jaehyun, sure, but he loved the kids more. they are the only family he has aside from his parents that are living peacefully at the mountains. ❝do it for the kids.❞

the triplets are the only ones keeping jaehyun and taeyong together.

taeyong is thankful to have the kids because even though they were made by mistake, they were blessings for him. even though jaehyun wouldn't act like it when they are alone without the kids around, taeyong would always feel like having a happy family with them around. taeyong is already at an age where he's craving to have a family and even though this is a complicated one he has entered in, it's still a family a wants to feel and appreciated to have.

❝mr. lee and jaehyun are together?❞ mark mumbled. he couldn't believe what he had just heard. ❝and they have kids?❞

donghyuck would also want to make a comment but mark's hand was still covering his mouth. but he needed to speak as he felt his nose itching. ❝h-hyung..❞

the older hummed, his ears still wanting to here more. he is now interested to learn more about this so-called prince in school. seems like the all so perfect jung jaehyun isn't so perfect after all. and another shocking thing, he has kids with their famous strict math teacher. well, that's what he could guess out from what he has heard.

donghyuck then scrunched his nose. ❝hyung, i'm going to sneeze.❞

❝wait what?❞ mark was now snapped out from his thought upon feeling donghyuck removing his hand from his mouth.

❝you're just going to be disappointed.❞ jaehyun frowned as he placed both of his hands inside his pocket. ❝is my money already not enough? i didn't agree on being with you guys. sure, i promised to take responsibility, but i never promised to be a fath—❞

"ah choo!"

the two stopped their conversation and whipped their heads to the direction where they heard a noise. jaehyun furrowed his brows and taeyong could feel his heart beating very fast. they were nervous at the thought of someone hearing them out. he wasn't ready to get fired from his job. if that happens then who would take care of the kids? he can't just rely on jaehyun's money. what if something bad happens and they would stop receiving support from jaehyun?

❝who's there!?❞ jaehyun's voice echoed along the hallways, making taeyong flinch at how loud and stern it was.

❝gosh, donghyuck, i told you to go home. you are sick yet you still came to school.❞ a familiar looking male came out from a corner with his arm around on the tanned male's shoulders. ❝and you even came early!❞

the tanned male looked up to mark and gave him a sheepish smile, internally panicking. ❝i'm sorry hyung.❞

❝next time don't-❞ mark paused the moment they were already in front of jaehyun and taeyong. he then passed the two a smile before taking a bow of respect in front of them. ❝good morning jaehyun hyung and mr. lee.❞

❝what are you two doing here early in the morning?❞ jaehyun questioned, his eyes glaring down at the two.

mark spiritually rolled his as he also wanted to ask them the same question. but for the sake of them not to get caught, he stayed smiling and could feel his cheekbones hurting. ❝my bestfriend here came to school just to study for an upcoming test in math as he couldn't concentrate at home.❞

jaehyun raised a brow and then turned to look at taeyong who let out a sound of realization. ❝ah, that's right. donghyuck, it's okay. the test isn't going to be that hard.❞

mark sighed. ❝that's what i said to him yesterday but he doesn't trust me.❞ the canadian's arm now snaked around donghyuck's waist and tapped him by the side, telling him to say something.

❝i'm sorry, i'm really sick.❞ donghyuck now faked a cough, honestly not knowing what to do now. if possible, he wanted for the floor to eat him.

❝i know.❞ mark sent a worried look on the poor tanned male he is helping to walk, sending him a glare spiritually. ❝i was so worried that's why i came to get him.❞

❝is your temperature that high?❞ jaehyun raised his hand, attempting to touch the tanned male's forehead.

❝oh no!❞ donghyuck quickly fell down the floor.

❝donghyuck!❞ mark could feel himself sweating as they almost got caught.

both jaehyun and taeyong also got worried and almost panicked when donghyuck fell down the ground.

the tanned male let out coughs while his eyes were half open. ❝hyung, i don't think i can walk anymore.❞

❝don't worry, i can carry you.❞ mark gave him a worried smile as he tried to carry the poor male behind his bad. but deep inside, he wanted to scream on donghyuck's face and just remind him of how heavy he is.

but the younger was already enjoying this. he then buried his head down on mark's neck to prevent himself from being caught smiling.

❝we'll be going first.❞ mark made an effort to take a small bow, cursing mentally at donghyuck who's having the time of his life being carried. ❝i still need to buy medicine for donghyuck.❞

seeing how mark was making an effort to coming here to school just to take care of donghyuck made taeyong smile. ❝you really care for him, do you?❞

the canadian didn't know that they'll actually fall for their low quality acting. mark smiled at the question, ❝of course mr. lee, i love him.❞ which he really does.

but he knew that donghyuck would just think that this is part of the plan in escaping. but boy was he wrong, the tanned male could then feel his face heat up upon hearing that. he didn't know what kind of love mark meant but it didn't fail to make him feel the butterflies having a party inside his stomach. maybe he really is sich.

mark took a last bow before carrying donghyuck out of the building, leaving the two inside finally alone.

taeyong had a smile plastered on his face as he watched mark struggling to carry donghyuck. he wished to have a mark lee one day in his life. someone who will care for him just like how mark cares for donghyuck and someone who will love him and is not afraid to shout it to the whole world just like how mark loves donghyuck and is not afraid of telling his math teacher despite of having his bestfriend just behind him.

❝why are you smiling?❞ jaehyun raised a brow at the teacher who is still smiling even though mark and donghyuck were gone from their sights now.

❝donghyuck is lucky to have mark.❞

jaehyun then scoffed. ❝you really have a thing for students, do you?❞

taeyong shook his head as no as he started to walk. ❝nope, i just want to have someone like mark who will love me as if i'm their donghyuck.❞

❝seriously though, i panicked when you fell down the ground.❞ mark sighed, finally out of the school campus.

guess they'll have to wait outside until enough students finally arrives.

❝i felt like passing out when jaehyun shouted across the hallways.❞ the older groaned, ❝you couldn't hold back your sneeze?❞

donghyuck sat next to the older and looked down the ground. ❝hyung.❞ he couldn't move on about what just happened awhile ago.

❝what is it?❞ noticing that the younger was silent made mark panic for a second, maybe he really is sick for real.

❝do you really love me?❞

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