-If Only- Jaeyong

Chapter 30: Why Do Tears Fall?

"Aren't you coming?"

Taeyong shook his head "I need some time"

Jaehyun nodded as he left the bathroom while Taeyong stayed behind. Taeyong could hear the door close as he slid down onto the cold tiles. Feelings inside him started to rise as he clenched his fist to stop himself from crying. The silence in the bathroom mocked the loud waves of emotions in his heart as he scrunched his eyes to stop himself from crying. Reaching out to his pocket, he took out the same bracelet that he promised Jaehyun to not wear and held it against his chest.

Jaehyun made his way back to the table and sat down to an excited Yuta. A huge smile was plastered on his face as he grinned at Jaehyun. 

"I think you already know what I'm gonna do" Yuta chuckled and smiled

.

"Of course I do Yuta" Jaehyun slightly grinned. "I'm your dad"

He took another sip and let the stinging alcohol flow through him as it quenched all the burning feelings inside. Glancing at Yuta, he felt the urge to ask him one last time. 

"Yuta" Jaehyun warmly spoke. " I know I've asked you this before but... are you sure about this?"

"Dad" Yuta groaned.

"I know I know but it's just that this is a huge thing and I just need you to know if you feel ready for it or not"

"Yes dad don't worry" Yuta assured. " I'm sure about this. I'm not a child anymore. I've grown up."

Jaehyun wanted to ask further but he stopped when he saw Taeyong heading towards them. He gave Yuta an understanding smile and as he returned to his alcohol.

From across the room, Taeyong saw a glimpse of Jaehyun talking with Yuta and how Jaehyun stopped when he saw him walking towards them. Taeyong made his way to his seat as he sat down and prepared himself for what was about to come.

"The food arrived just minutes ago" Yuta smiled as he picked up the utensils. "Eat up!"

Taeyong nodded and chewed on his ravioli as Yuta chatted with him once every few bites.

"How's the ravioli? " Yuta asked. " Is it al dente?"

"It's great" Taeyong said as he continued chewing on the soft pasta. After a few more bites, he noticed Yuta staring at him and hummed. "Mhmm?"

"It's nothing" Yuta chuckled, taking a piece of tissue and wiping a drop of sauce off Taeyong's cheek. "You just have a small drop of sauce on your cheek"