"cheol, you are spacing out.."
Seungcheol's mind snapped back to reality, his gaze meeting Jeonghan's concerned eyes. It had been a long day since their return to Seoul, and now they found themselves in Jeonghan's cozy kitchen, preparing pancake batter as per Hanuel's request.
'lets make pancakes together! Hansollie says that his papa makes pancakes with him when he is at home!' -The child has requested.
Jeonghan being weak for kid did say yes and since seungcheol was still on his break he agreed too. Hansol is hanuel's friend at school. Seungcheol has met the boy only once, he is the adopted child of a Chinese couple.
The atmosphere was filled with a mix of exhaustion and anticipation. Seungcheol couldn't help but feel a sense of relief as he focused on the task at hand. The rhythmic sound of the whisk against the bowl provided a soothing distraction from the whirlwind of thoughts that had consumed him earlier.
"Huh? What did you say?" Seungcheol turns to Jeonghan with a blank face.
Jeonghan furrows his eyebrows, noticing the distant look in Seungcheol's eyes. "I said, you're spacing out. Is everything okay?"Seungcheol blinks a few times, coming back to reality.
"Yeah, sorry. I was just lost in thought." Seungcheol utters avoiding Jeonghan's gaze.
Jeonghan nodded, his expression filled with concern. "Is something bothering you?"
Seungcheol sighed and replied, "Yes, I've been thinking about the current situation with Kwon Soonyoung, my actor friend." Jeonghan's face showed a sudden realization.
"Are you referring to the discovery of his relationship with a man, and how the media and his fans have been reacting?" Jeonghan pinpointed the issue, and Seungcheol nodded in agreement.
"Yes, that's exactly it. I'm worried because I fear that if people were to find out about my seven-year-old child, their reaction might be just as intense, if not worse," Seungcheol admitted, his breath hitching.
This was precisely what he had been afraid of.
"And you are worried your fans would do the same?"
Seungcheol's eyes widen in surprise at Jeonghan's accurate assessment of his thoughts. He nods slowly, feeling a weight lift off his chest as he finally voices his fears out loud.
"Yes, that's exactly it," he admits, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'm scared of how people will react when they find out about hanuel. I don't want him to be judged or ridiculed because of my choices."
Jeonghan places a comforting hand on Seungcheol's shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze. "I understand your concerns, but you have to remember that you're not alone in this. There are many single parents out there who have faced similar challenges and have come out stronger because of it."
Seungcheol nods, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. He knows that Jeonghan is right, but the thought of facing the media and his fans with this news still makes him nervous.
"I just don't want to disappoint anyone," he says, his voice laced with worry. "I've worked so hard to get to where I am now, and I don't want this to ruin everything."
Jeonghan smiles reassuringly at him. "You won't disappoint anyone, Seungcheol. If anything, this will only make people admire you more for your strength and resilience."
"And even if some fans do give rash reactions then it will be even more simple and easier" Jeonghan's voice carried a hint of determination as he carefully poured the cocoa powder into the bowl. Seungcheol furrowed his brows, his confusion evident on his face. "What do you mean?" he asked, seeking clarification.
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Enlighten | JC
Romance"I think Daddy hates me," Jeonghan frowns looking at the ten-year-old child sitting beside him on the swing. The child tightly held a crumpled white paper in his hand, trying to wipe away the tears streaming down his cheeks. "Why?" Jeonghan asked. "...
