21. Lasting forever (bonus part)

sunsun in their adult lives..

sunoo pov

"One.. one more bottle, please!" Kim Sunoo stuttered, raising his index finger in the air as his eyes remained closed and his body moved to the music from side to side. It wasn't until he felt an arm around his shoulder and a hand pinning his arm down that he finally opened his eyes, confused and angry.

"Ahjumma, we don't need another bottle, thanks." Jay said cautiously to the shopkeeper before returning his gaze back to Sunoo and giving him a nudge, "Enough is enough, Sunoo-ssi"

Their now seven-year friendship was enough for Jay to know Sunoo's behavior when the man hits the bottle—the guy doesn't stop drinking once he starts. A certainly bad habit of Sunoo's that he tried and succeeded in getting rid of many times, but that night Sunoo couldn't help it anymore.

"What the hell are you doing, Park Jongseong?! Give me my— Eeeourgh!"

"Shit, I told you to stop drinking so much, Kim Sunoo." Jay scolded, holding Sunoo's body tightly while searching for a bowl to hold under his head, because he couldn't handle getting puke all over his chest tonight, not when he had barely been here at the class reunion for barely half an hour.

Meanwhile, Sunoo kicked his legs under the table like a little child and of course Jay was the only one to look over him.

"Haa.. where the hell did the other guy's go to when I need them?" Jay said under his breath, scanning the crowded tables with furrowed brows and decided to excuse him and Sunoo from the old classmates before bringing his friend to a more private table.

As Jay maneuvered through the bustling crowd with Sunoo draped over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes, he couldn't help but feel a mixture of frustration and concern. Sunoo's druken antics were becoming more than just a nuisance; they were turning into a spectacle that neither of them needed.

Finally reaching a secluded corner of the venue, Jay gently lowered Sunoo into a chair and sighed heavily. He glanced around once again, hoping to spot some familiar faces who could help handle the situation, but it seemed like everyone was preoccupied with their own conversations and revelries.

"Jay Hyung.. what did I do wrong..?" Sunoo sobbed and clutched Jay's arm, holding him back from leaving his side. "Why is the world so.. cruel to me, Jay?"

Hearing that, the older one lowered his head to catch a glimpse of the younger's face, shocked at the sudden emotional outburst. He stood there, across from Sunoo, observing every detail—the way the little guy's nose reddened and sniffled, the tears tracing down his flushed cheeks and the trembling pout the younger was wearing.

With a tender gesture, Jay kneeled down beside his friend and gently placed a hand on his shoulder. "You never did anything wrong, Sunoo." he said softly, his voice laced with tenderness. "It's going to be okay again, okay?"

And just as Jay was about the continue, the television announcer's voice rings out with excitement from the TV across the room, "Coming up next, an exclusive interview with the sensational ice skater, Park Sunghoon, as he shares his journey and secrets to success in the ice!"

".........."

Admist the captivating conversation, the interviewer shifts gears, "And let's not forget the incredible victory you secured just tonight! Can you walk us through that momentous performance?"

The camera finally moved to the right and there he was, Park Sunghoon. His eyes lit up and with a humble smile, he put the microphone closer to his face and started; "I recall the moment the music began, transporting me to a realm where every jump, every spin, felt effortless and sublime—"

Sunoo's eyes fluttered open at the sound of Sunghoon's voice, and for a moment, Jay could see the flicker of recognition in his gaze. But then Sunoo's face contorted into a mask of anger and hurt once again, and Jay knew that their journey was far from over.

"Aigoo.. Sunoo-ssi, let's go home, kay?"With a resigned shake of head, Jay pulled out his phone and dialed a familiar number, hoping against hope that his call would be answered. After a few ring, a voice on the other end picked up, and Jay wasted no time in explaining the predicament he found himself in.

"Hey, it's Jay. Yeah, sorry to bother you, but I could really use some help over here. Sunoo had a bit too much to drink, and he's... well, he's not exactly in the best shape. Come by and lend a hand?"

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As the morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, Sunoo stir awake, his head throbbing with the remnants of last night's revelry. Blinking away to haze of sleep, he glanced around the room, momentarily disoriented before the memories of the previous evening flooded back.

With a groan, Sunoo sat up, his body feeling heavier than usual. As he swung his legs over the edge of the bed, he realized he was wearing an oversized shirt that wasn't his, the fabric engulfing him like a makeshift dress. A blush crept onto hos cheeks as he recalled how he must have stumbled into it in his drunken state, forsaking pants in the process.

Shaking his head to clear the fog, Sunoo pushed himself to his feet, wincing at the sharp ache in his temples. He padded barefoot out of the bedroom and descended the stairs, each step a painful reminder of his excessive indulgence from the night before.

The aroma of sizzling spices greeted him as he entered the kitchen, and Sunoo's stomach grumbled in response. His fiancé, Sunghoon, stood at the stove, a focused expression on his face as he expertly flipped a pancake. Sunghoon glanced up as Sunoo entered, offering a warm smile despite the concern evident in his eyes.

"Good morning, sleepyhead," Sunghoon said, setting the spatula aside and crossing the room to greet Sunoo with a gentle kiss on the cheek. "I made some hangover soup. It'll help settle your stomach."

Sunoo managed a weak smile in return, gratitude washing over him forSunghoon's thoughtfulness. As he settled onto a stool at the kitchen island, Sunghoon bustled about, ladling steaming broth into a bowl before placing it in front of Sunoo with a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

"Thanks, Hoonie," Sunoo murmured, wrapping his hands around the bowl and inhaling the fragrant steam. The warmth of the soup seeped into his bones, soothing the lingering effects of his excessive drinking. He liked the soup so much that he almost forgot to ask Sunghoon about the night before, so he took one more sip before clearing his throat and breaking the quiet with a tentative voice.

"Babe, about last night..." Sunoo began, his gaze flickering with a tinge of embarrassment. "I know things got a bit out of hand again.. Could you please remind me of what exactly happened yesterday..?"

Sunghoon stopped, cutting the pancake for a moment before bursting out laughing. He didn't stop until Sunoo threw a slipper at him. "You were funny as hell, baby." He finally collected himself and wiped away the tear from the corner of his eye.

"So basically you made up a whole story about how I chose my career over you and decided to go ice-skating instead of taking you to the class reunion, which - again, just to remind you the interview was filmed a month ago, you were on set with me and I would never choose ice skating over you again in my life, honey... Besides, you told Jay that I was spending time with another woman, though you knew damn well I was with my sister shopping for her dress for our wedding." Sunghoon explained, trying his best to suppress his laughter.

"I'm so so sorry, Hoonie," Sunoo whispered, setting the bowl aside and covering his face from the shyness. "I know I can be a handful when I'm drunk. I promise I'll try to do better."

Sunghoon reached for his fiancé's hand and squeezed it, his expression softening and understanding. "You don't have to apologize, Sunoo," Sunghoon said gentl, his thumb tracing circles over the back of Sunoo's hand. "We all have our moments. What's important is that we're all here for each other, through thick and thin. And this is why I literally love you even more, silly."

With a smile, Sunoo lean forward, pressing a tender kiss to Sunghoon's lips, silently vowing to cherish every moment they shared together, both the highs and the lows. And as they lingered in each other's embrace, Sunoo couldn't help but feel a sense of overwhelming gratitude for the love that bound them together, stronger than any drunken folly could even hope to break.

________________Author's Note:

Hello there, lovely peopleeee!

I've returned, just as promised, with a little bonus chapter for you all. A little extra of sunsun in the future and I can promise to you, in this fanfiction at least, they ended with the most beautiful love everrr.. I hope the beginning of the chapter didn't frighten you too much, lol! It's all in the name of honing my angst skills for our next adventure together. Stay tuned for more, I've been working hard, heh 🫡

A heartfelt thank you for all your support. You truly are the best!

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