Later that day, Han and Taejoon arrived at King's Entertainment Company. As they entered, Adriel, Jace, and Kai immediately pulled Han aside, their expressions curious.
"What's going on, Han? Why is Taejoon here?" Adriel asked, his voice low but intense.
Han sighed, trying to calm them down. "Taejoon apologized, and we made up, okay?"
Adriel's eyes widened, and he shouted, "What?! Han, how could you forgive him so soon?!"
Han quickly covered Adriel's mouth, his eyes darting around nervously. "Shh, keep it down, Adriel. It's okay, really."
Jace and Kai exchanged skeptical glances, their arms crossed. "Han, you can't just forgive him like that," Jace said, his voice serious. "He hurt you, big time."
Kai nodded in agreement. "Yeah, he should've suffered a bit longer."
Han sighed, trying to explain. "Guys, I love him. And he loves me. Can't we just move past this?"
Adriel glared, his expression unconvinced. "You're not thinking clearly, Han. He's going to hurt you again."
Han shook his head, a gentle smile on his face. "No, he won't. I trust him."
Just then, a staff member approached them. "Excuse me, it's time for your practice."
The others nodded, following the staff member. Han turned back to Taejoon, who was watching them from a distance.
"Hey," Han said, walking back to Taejoon. "Are you sure you want to wait for me? It might take a while."
Taejoon's eyes softened, and he nodded. "I'm sure, Han. I'll wait for you forever if I have to."
Han's heart melted, and he smiled. Taejoon leaned in, gently kissing his forehead.
Han's eyes fluttered closed, his heart racing. "Okay, I'll be back soon," he whispered.
As Han walked away, Taejoon watched him go, a happy smile on his face. Han turned back, waving at Taejoon, who waved back
An hour later, Han and his colleagues finished practicing and freshened up. Taejoon walked up to them, a apologetic expression on his face.
"Guys, I'm sorry for hurting Han," Taejoon said, his voice sincere. "I know I don't deserve it, but I promise to make it up to him, to all of you."
Adriel, Jace, and Kai exchanged skeptical glances, their arms crossed. "We don't accept your apology that easily, Taejoon," Adriel said, his voice firm.
Han was about to speak up, but Taejoon held his hand, stopping him. "No, Han. They have every right to be angry on your behalf. I promise not to make the same mistake again."
The others sighed, their expressions softening. "Fine, we accept your apology," Jace said, his voice slightly warmer.
Taejoon smiled, relief washing over him. "Thanks, guys. Now, let's celebrate. I'm taking you all out."
They arrived at a trendy restaurant, and the group chatted, played, and laughed together. Taejoon held Han close, his hand on Han's waist, making Han's face flush with embarrassment.
Han whispered, his voice barely audible, "Taejoon, the others are watching."
Taejoon smiled, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Let them watch, Han. I want the world to know you're mine."
Han's face grew redder, but he couldn't help smiling.
Just then, Kai spoke up, a mischievous glance at Taejoon. "Hey, Taejoon's making us miss our boyfriends."
Adriel and Jace chimed in, teasing Taejoon and Han. "Yeah, get a room, you two!"
Han's face burned, but Taejoon just laughed, holding him closer. "Sorry, guys. I can't help it. I'm just too happy to be with Han."
The group's laughter and teasing filled the restaurant, a warm and joyful atmosphere that made everyone smile. 😊
As they continued to chat and laugh, Han realized he was exactly where he wanted to be – surrounded by people he loved, with the man he loved by his side. He glanced up at Taejoon, who was whispering something to Adriel, making him laugh.
Han's heart swelled with love, and he knew he'd made the right decision, forgiving Taejoon and giving him another chance. He leaned into Taejoon's touch, feeling grateful for their love and the happiness they shared.