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Chapter 21. Second family

Seungcheol and Jeonghan stood in front of Seungkwan's house, Seungcheol on the left with Hanuel in his arms and Jeonghan on the right with a basket full of snacks and a small bouquet of lilies.

Although standing in the presence of the lilies didn't calm Jeonghan, he was obviously very nervous to meet Seungcheol's brother, Seungkwan. His boyfriend's brother. To say the least, Jeonghan was absolutely terrified. His sweaty palms were evidence of it.

"Hannie, my love. I told you, you don't need to worry about anything. You don't need to be accepted by anyone. I have accepted you, and that is more than enough," Seungcheol said as he slipped his right hand into Jeonghan's waist, after shifting Hanuel to his left arm. His fingertips grazed over Jeonghan's sides to calm his nerves.

Jeonghan released a sigh of relief as a smile crept onto his lips. "Thank you," he mouthed over to Seungcheol before moving his hand over the doorbell to ring it. "Don't be," Seungcheol said as he gave Jeonghan a little squeeze before releasing him when the door clicked open.

Seungcheol's face morphed into a smile when the door was opened by the familiar man, Kim Mingyu, standing at the entrance. His canine was visible as he gave Seungcheol a wide smile.

"Seungcheol!" Mingyu cheered as he pulled Seungcheol into a bro hug. "Come here, you pumpkin," Mingyu cooed as he took Hanuel from Seungcheol's arms and peppered him with kisses.

Jeonghan gulped uneasily as he shifted the basket in his hand and stared at the man in front of him. The same policeman who was present on the day when he and Hanuel went to the arcade, and Seungcheol had called the cops on him.

"Hello," the gentle deep voice broke Jeonghan out of his trance as he glanced up to see Mingyu smiling down at him, his palm out for a handshake. "Hello," Jeonghan said as he reached out to shake his hand, the nervousness shaking off a little when Mingyu's canine smile appeared again.

"Please, come in," Mingyu warmly invites, swinging the door wide open to welcome Seungcheol and Jeonghan inside. He leads the way, cradling hanuel in his arms, and announces their arrival with a loud call, "Baby, they're here!" Guiding the couple towards the cozy couch area, Mingyu's eyes sparkle with excitement.

Jeonghan's eyes were immediately drawn to the stunning interior of the house as he followed Mingyu to the couch area. The entire space was decorated with a beautiful white and navy blue contrast, creating a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. The walls were painted a pristine white, while the curtains and furniture were adorned with navy blue accents. Even the stairs and ceilings were painted in this stunning color scheme, creating a cohesive and stylish look throughout the entire house.

As Jeonghan took in the surroundings, he couldn't help but notice the huge windows that let in an abundance of natural light, illuminating the space and making it feel even more inviting. The walls were adorned with tasteful art pieces and a stunning portrait that added a touch of personality to the space.

But what really caught Jeonghan's eye was the huge teddy bear that was placed on the couch. Its fluffy body was so large that it took up almost the entire couch, and its head fell back on the outer side of the couch, making it look like it was relaxing after a long day.

Overall, the interior of the house was a stunning masterpiece, with every detail carefully thought out and executed to perfection. Jeonghan couldn't help but feel impressed by the impeccable taste and style of the homeowners.

"Hyung!" Jeonghan turned his attention to the deep, pitchy voice of a male who ran towards Seungcheol and engulfed him in a bone-crushing hug. The male had fluffy brown hair that bounced lightly with every movement of his head. His long, slender fingers, adorned with a diamond ring on his ring finger, held tightly onto Seungcheol as they embraced.