❤︎ Day 14 - 12:32 PM ❤︎

POV: Yoosung Mode

After he had fallen asleep waiting for his boyfriend to join him in bed, Yoosung woke up at noon only to find Seven still working at his computers, eyes glued to the screen. Ignoring the way his fingers twitched, he slowly approached him and let his chin drop on top of Seven's, getting a jolt out of the other boy as his arms folded over his chest.

"Someone didn't come to bed last night...I wonder who it might have been, hmm Luciel?" Needless to say, Yoosung was terrifying after just waking up.

"Ahaha..ha...you see-!" Spinning the chair so he could face Seven, Yoosung gave him his best glare, which only made the redhead shake more.

"Didn't I tell you what happens when you work without sleeping?" Judging from the amount of empty chip bags and soda cans littering the desk, he could tell that Seven hadn't taken many breaks. "You're going to bed right now and I'm not letting you up until you're well rested." Pulling him out of his seat, Yoosung ignored his boyfriend's cries of distress until he was pressed flat against the mattress, trapped under Yoosung's own body weight. He knew that Seven could have easily thrown him off if he wanted to, but he'd never do such a thing and risk hurting his boyfriend.

As a result, he was forced to just lie still beneath the blond boy, listening to the comforting sound of his heart beating, until the world blurred together and faded away entirely. After Seven was asleep, Yoosung gently removed the glasses from his face and set them aside before moving to curl up under Seven's arm, which automatically shifted to cradle him against his chest.

Sighing contentedly, Yoosung closed his eyes and let himself relax in Seven's comforting embrace.

❤︎ Day 14 - 03:40 PM ❤︎

POV: V Mode

He never thought that he'd want his sight back this badly, but sitting in Jumin's penthouse while he ran about, answering calls, attending meetings, and checking up on the small team he'd created to do research on properties located in the vicinity of the lake that Seven and Yoosung had found Zai's phone at. At the moment, V couldn't even sign into the chat with his phone.

His surgery wouldn't be for another two days since the procedure's due date had been expedited by Jumin, but V couldn't help feeling frustrated over his circumstances. He wanted to contribute somehow, he needed to make it up to the others. As it was, he was trapped, stewing in his own impatience regarding the situation.

"Jihyun..." The cushion that V was sitting on dipped. Humming, V let himself lean against Jumin's side. He didn't have to see to know that those gray eyes he loved so much were focused on him at the moment. "You're thinking so loudly, it's disturbing Elizabeth's rest." A soft head of hair dropped against his shoulder, and V sighed with amusement.

"My apologies, but I doubt that Elizabeth the 3rd is the main reason for why you're here next to me and ignoring all the messages on your phone at the moment." Jumin pulled away and V laughed in spite of the loss. "Come on, tell me what is bothering you." He turned in Jumin's direction and was surprised when he felt soft lips against his, then on his cheek, his forehead, his nose.

"Ah, it is nothing, truly. I was just struck by how wonderful you look." Another kiss was pressed against his neck, and V could feel his face warming at an incredible rate. "I was remembering that all of this...might not have happened. You know how thankful I am for you, yes?" So that was what this was about.

"Of course I do. I appreciate it love, but you don't have to worry about me so much." Cold hands curled around his and V could hear his breath hitch.

"That is a lie. It's my job to worry about you." Jumin's voice was low, and V wondered what had him acting like this so suddenly. "You've been like this ever since Luciel and Yoosung discovered that Zai might be alive. It must be difficult for you, not being able to participate, but you should realize that you're already helping." Apparently, he'd been less subtle than he thought with his emotions.

"How am I helping, Jumin? Because I don't believe I've done anything to assist with finding Zai or anything else." Before he had even finished speaking, hands were cupping his cheeks and pulling him in for another tender kiss.

"Stop that... You're here, keeping me grounded, and that's all you need to do at the moment." One last kiss was made against his crown and then Jumin was getting up, V lamenting his loss already. "Do not stress yourself, please. If you'd like something to do, you can keep Elizabeth the 3rd company. I've been so busy that I haven't been able to pay her as much attention as normal." Had it been anyone else V might have been insulted, but he knew just how much Jumin loved his cat. To be in charge of her care was to be trusted with the second-most important person in Jumin's life. V was the first, or so he'd been told.

"I suppose if it helps you, I'll do it." He wished he could see the smile that he knew was on Jumin's face as his lover pulled him to Elizabeth's room.

❤︎ Day 14 - 10:14 PM ❤︎

Zai didn't realize just how boring her days would be after leaving the apartment, and now her lack of proper planning was getting back at her. She was lying on her back, stretched over Saeran's legs, with her head resting against one of the sofa's arms. Saeran was currently balancing her computer on top of her thighs. Once they had finished lunch, Zai had dug out her laptop and offered it to the resident hacker with little fanfare. At first, he'd been unsure about the prospect and had asked if she really trusted him with it. Upon reminding him that he wouldn't ask her that first if he was really planning on going back to Mint Eye, he accepted the device and hadn't let go of it since.

Now they were simply lounging, but Zai was bored out of her mind. They should really be going to bed soon, but Saeran had been completely absorbed in whatever he was doing on her computer, and she didn't want to tell him to stop when this was the most engaged she'd seen him ever since she gave him free reign of the house. Giving his arm a few light taps, she watched his fingers still before looking over to her. It struck her that his eyes had changed color recently. When they'd first met, they were a striking mint green, now they were a warm gold. Her heart skipped as she tried to remember how to speak.

"...Yes?" Whoops, she'd taken too long.

"Sorry, sorry! Can you let me up, please? I'm gonna go to bed now before I accidentally fall asleep here and wake up aching all over." Wiggling her legs slightly to emphasize her point, she waited until he carefully lifted the device off of her before sliding out of his lap. "Thank you! Feel free to come up anytime, okay? Just don't stay up too late." She couldn't resist giving him a quick kiss on the top of his head and watching him scramble to place the computer to the side so he could reach up and kiss her on the cheek as well.

"Night, Zai." He was back on the laptop before he'd even sat down again completely. Giggling, she made her way up the stairs.

"Night, Saeran."