♫ 77 ♫

It was already 3 AM in the morning when Hongjoong and Seonghwa finished taking a shower. The bathroom was outside the room since it was connected to the pool area for easier access. Three basement bedrooms were also found.

The first bedroom at the left wing had 2 double beds and a sofa bed, the second room at the right wing had 3 bunks beds and the third room at the end of the left wing hallway had one double bed, the smallest room.

"Even the basement rooms here are nice. I wonder why the company gave it to us as a vacation house.", Seonghwa said as he plopped on the bed right next to Hongjoong.

"Yeah it is ours, but the company can use it anytime when they need it.", Hongjoong answered as he stared at the ceiling above them.

"What do you want to do later on your birthday?", Seonghwa asked laying on his side while he gives all his attention to Hongjoong.

Hongjoong shrugged and looked at Seonghwa, "I actually have nothing in mind. Celebrating it with all of you earlier was already the happiest time for me.", he explained as his fingers play with the bedsheet, "Do you have anything?"

"Maybe going to the shopping district or eating in the restaurants or going to the amusement park..", Seonghwa continued to lay out all his 'ideas' even though he already had one in mind.

While talking, he heard a faint sound and his eyes went to the source. He saw Hongjoong fast asleep, his stable breathing and faint sounds were the only thing heard in the small room when Seonghwa stopped chattering.

"I guess you were tired from the whole night.", Seonghwa murmured and reached out to remove the hair falling on Hongjoong's face. He continued to admire his world right in front of him, his eyes sparkling as if he's seen the most beautiful treasure in his life.

"Goodnight Hongjoong, sweet dreams...", he whispered and leaned closer to leave a small peck on Hongjoong's forehead. With a long day ahead of them, they both went to dreamland, right in each other's arms.

- noon (lunch time) -

"HONGJOONG HYUNG! SEONGHWA HYUNG! WHERE ARE YOU? ITS TIME TO EAT!", the loudest voice on the hallway can be heard right until the end. With no more precious time to waste, Hongjoong rose up and opened the door.

"CAN'T YOU BE QUIET FOR ONCE? ITS SO EARLY IN THE MORNING!", he shouted while rubbing his half-closed eyes. a scrunch forming in his puffy face.

"Hyung, its 12:24 at noon? What morning are you talking about?", Wooyoung asked as he crossed his arms and looked at Hongjoong with that 'resting bitch face'.

"Huh? It's that late already?", Hongjoong checked the time while brushing down his hair, his phone screen showing the time that Wooyoung dictated.

"Damn..what did you both do last night to actually be this tired and sleepy?", Wooyoung asked, peeking inside the room to see a still asleep Seonghwa.

"Nothing happened, we just stayed at the pool late.", Hongjoong said, pushing Wooyoung away from the door.

"Hmm okay, just make sure to come up now..the food is going to get cold.", Wooyoung chuckled, shaking his head as he went up the stairs.

"Park Seonghwa, it's time to wake up and have lunch.", Hongjoong said as he patted Seonghwa's hips.

"Is it that late?", Seonghwa asked, stretching his arms and his eyes still half closed.

"Yeah, no more 5 minutes. Now get up.", said Hongjoong , hitting Seonghwa's body with a pillow.

- after lunch -

"All of us drank too much last night.", San said, his head on the table because it was aching.

"Never let Hongjoong-hyung allow us to do that again.", Mingi tiredly said, resting his head on the back rest of his chair.

"So...I shouldn't let you all have fun on my birthday?", Hongjoong raised his eyebrows.

"Pfft. No! We just want you to refrain us from drinking that much. Look at all of us now.", Yunho replied, laughing as he saw all the members spaced out.

"Today I want you all to rest okay? If you have any plans...go on and do your thing. I have to go to the company for my birthday vlive.", Hongjoong said, standing up as he walked towards the stairs.

"Hyung, when will you have your date with Hongjoong-hyung?", Jongho asked, giving off that teasing smile.

"Maybe tomorrow? But he might get tired from traveling...so maybe the day after?", Seonghwa shrugged and sighed, scrolling through his phone.

"Is manager-hyung planning to pick him up?", Yeosang asked, picking up all the plates from the table with Yunho.

"Yeah. But I'm planning to keep them company.", Seonghwa stood up as he said that, helping in fixing the table.

"Ah hyung. That's fine, I'll do that.", Wooyoung assured as he stood up and took the utensils from Seonghwa.

     Seonghwa went up the room to fix his things that he plans on bringing to the company while he goes with Hongjoong.

"I'm coming with you.", Seonghwa said as he took out the clothes he decided to wear.

"Huh? You don't have to. Hyung being there is fine already.", Hongjoong tried to convince Seonghwa to just stay.

"I have nothing to do in here so let me just come with you.", Seonghwa pouted and whined.

"Okay, okay...fine you can come.", Hongjoong rolled his eyes and sighed, "Hyung will be coming in a few hours. My live is at dinner time."

     Seonghwa nodded and continued to fix his things. Soon, their manager picked them up and was headed back to Seoul. Hongjoong's vlive had just started and Seonghwa was getting bored while waiting so he asked his manager to come with him to the shopping district near the company.

"Seonghwa...what are we doing here? Wouldn't your fans notice you?", Manager Kim asked, looking around.

"I was getting bored in the company and I wanted to step out for awhile.", Seonghwa said as he looked around the shop windows.

     While walking something caught his eye and he slowly walked towards it. 'It's simple but so beautiful...', he thought to himself.

"Seonghwa, just wait for me here. I have to take a call.", the manager said and was replied with a nod from Seonghwa. Seeing his manager away from him, he entered the shop, making sure his face was covered properly.

"Annyeonghaseo, I would like to see the items by the window.", Seonghwa said, smiling underneath his mask.

"Oh! Of course sir! Are you planning to buy them?", the staff asked as she took out the display and showed it to him.

"Ahh yes, how much is it?", Seonghwa asked, getting a piece of the item and examining it.

"That would be ₩230,000 sir.", the staff said, smiling as she placed the items in a box.

"Here u go...is it okay if I pay cash? I left my cards at home.", Seonghwa sticked out his hand with the bills.

"It's fine sir. We accept both card and cash anyway.", said the staff, pointing at the sign.

     He didn't want to use his card since his personal information might show up. Since the staff might know him as an idol, they might be weirded out on why he was buying that item.

"Is it for your girlfriend sir?", the staff asked as she checked the receipt and placed it in a bag with the box.

"Ahh...no, I don't have a girlfriend. But yes, it's for someone I love.", Seonghwa held the bag and was planning to walk out when the staff spoke.

"That person is very lucky to have you. The things you bought actually have a very nice meaning. It may look simple, but the message it holds is beautiful.", she said and gave him a tender smile.

     Seonghwa gave a light chuckle and bowed to say goodbye. "I'm the one who's lucky to have him in my life.", he thought to himself.