Chapter 25

Brian Joo - Domino

Jaejoong POV

I had nudged Ryeowook to wake up before we went upstairs. I had debated whether I should just let him sleep or if I should make him take a shower before bed. I decided that taking a shower would be the best thing. I helped him upstairs and I got the warm water running before I let him to himself to take a shower. I waited in our room, and quietly looked around. It had been a long day, extremely exhausting and a range of emotions had filled my mind.

'Ah, I forgot to give them their presents.' I thought and looked to the gift bags the other boys had given to us early this morning. If I gave it to them now it would interfere with their sleep. I decided I'd give it to them tomorrow during breakfast. That was the best idea.

I went to my bed and laid down on it. It felt extremely good to have such a nice bed to come home to and to use. I've never had such a comfy, warm bed to look forward to. Finally, my brothers' and my own lives have started to turn up for the better. It was about time after all these years, working hard to make something of our lives. I was really happy that things had turned out this way.

I closed my eyes as I thought about what had happened today. However, all I could remember was seeing Yunho. Looking so fatherly like, yet so caring and compassionate, I really have never met someone like him before. I like his tanned face and the way he smiled at his brothers. I felt bad that I couldn't act the same toward my own brothers. It was just hard for me to show my true feelings. I was so scared of being hurt again. I never want to feel the pain of loss again. Even though I have grown up with my brothers, I know one day we will have to split and go our own ways. I just hoped that day wouldn't be for a very, very long time.

When I heard Ryeowook stumbling into the room, I sat up. Ryeowook's hair was still wet and his eyes were closed almost the full way. I wanted to smile at the cute image of my dongsaeng, but instead I went to him and gently led him to his bed. He laid down and I swear he fell asleep as soon as he hit the bed. I covered him with his blanket and kissed him on the forehead before I went to get my own shower.

I took a really quick one. I really couldn't stay up much later or I would be dead tired for tomorrow. I needed to wake up tomorrow, prepared to face as hard of a day as today was. Even though it was hard, it was strangely refreshing. I felt as though I had gotten to know everyone much better, even though we had barely spoken to each other throughout the whole training session. I was a little upset that the managers hadn't given us a lunch break, but hopefully it wouldn't be like that every day.

Even if it was, it was still better than our old company. I was really thankful to this new company for finding us, and they were willing to work with us, pay us and give us a new home. It really meant a lot for me because they were willing to do this for all my brothers. Finally, my brothers were getting treated as how they deserved and I hoped they could start to live the childhood that they had missed out on. I, Jaejoong, as a hyung to all my brothers wanted to give their childhood back to them more than anything else. It still made me angry that we had had to work to survive, and I know I would never forgive my parents for doing that to all of us.

I sighed. This wasn't the time to be thinking about all this. I let the warm water relax my muscles and I could finally feel how tired I was. I shut off the water and got out of the shower. I dried myself, got dressed and dried my hair before going to my bed. I covered myself with my own blanket and shut the light switch off, which was right above my head. Good night world. Good night my lovely brothers. Sa rang hae yo!

Yunho POV

I felt exhausted but relieved. I talked things through with Eunhyuk and we both forgave each other. I never wanted to act so harsh on him again but I always knew that he would be my little brother that even though looked strong was very fragile inside. I sighed as I got under the warm water of my shower that helped me relax and forget everything that happened today except for Jaejoong. I felt like we had a lot in common, like taking care of our younger brothers, we both desired to become singers and famous, and most of all we had no one to really look out for us.

I quickly turned off the water and stepped out to get changed. Yesung must have finished his dance practice by now and must be waiting to take a shower. I used my towel to dry my hair somewhat before stepping into some old pajamas. Even though I had the money to buy new ones, I liked these ones. They were the ones my aunt and uncle got me for Christmas a few years ago and they still fit perfectly and they were so soft and warm.

I opened the door to the bathroom and walked out but I saw no signs of Yesung. I had no idea if I should go down and tell them to stop practicing and get to bed or to let them do what they wanted. I was worried about their health if they didn't get enough sleep. I paced around the room a little while longer while I continued to use my towel to dry my hair.

However, my thoughts soon moved to Jaejoong and how good he looked even with sweat dripping down his face and matting his hair. I sighed and took a seat on the edge of my bed. I hadn't the slightest clue how I could become closer to any of the other boys. I felt like we had made some progress today and Junsu and Micky had seemed to talk for the first time today, except for when Junsu gave Micky the present. I shook my head to clear my thoughts and they returned to Yesung, Eunhyuk, and Junsu. I got up from the bed and was about to run downstairs but I stopped myself.

I sighed and looked down the hallway wishing they would end all ready. I heard the piano playing and I knew that they must be all right and would go to bed soon. I went back into my room setting the towel back on the rack in the bathroom to dry.

I sat on the bed and crossed my arms as I counted down the time 1 minute…5 minutes…10…