Theo had heard Yunjin get up, but stayed in bed and possibly even fell back asleep before waking up for real who-knows-how-long later. He only knew it was long enough to be able to smell something wafting in from the kitchen. He stayed in bed a bit longer, checking social media on his phone, more to see if Thomas had posted any updates to Facebook about how Korea was treating him than for notifications, before finally sitting up and stretching a bit. He looked around the room, mulling over the last few months. While they were moving it was quite hectic, and it was finally settled down. He was getting used to things, and he knew it wasn't really easy on Yunjin and Sungyong, or Teagan and Taijia, either. He felt like at first he was awkward with Taijia, but he was warming up to the kid, and was even starting to get back some skills in Chinese he thought he had lost long ago, when he was even younger than Taijia.

He finally stood up, putting on slippers before shuffling to the kitchen. Instead of a greeting, he yawned, covering it with a hand as he forced through it to tell his boyfriend good morning. He took some of the tea and noticed the food, a smile playing on his face as he noticed what had been made. He filled up a plate and sat across the table from Yunjin. "Thanks for making breakfast." He said after glancing at Yunjin and giving him a smile, forcing back another yawn.

Theo looked at Yunjin as he started talking, giving his boyfriend a groggy smile at the mention of having the house to themselves, but it fell slightly as Yunjin continued talking. "There has definitely been some ups and downs, and getting used to each other's habits, but at this point I'm honestly glad that it worked out as smoothly as it did, despite any bumps we came across. And it's definitely been easier to adjust to Thomas not being around with more than just me and Teagan in an apartment. Even if it was just barely big enough for the three of us." He rambled, still sounding groggy despite waking up slightly at food and tea.

Theo gave Yunjin a half smile at the mention of them feeling the same way about all the changes and the hiccups the came across on the way. Even though their relationship had gotten serious, especially since he and his brothers had moved in, but to hear the "marriage" word made him choke on his breakfast for a moment. After he stopped choking, and was sure Yunjin was done talking, he cleared his throat and began speaking slowly. "I have... admittedly never thought about marriage, simply because until now, I never really was given the opportunity. But to say it hasn't crossed my mind a few times, especially now that we're living together, would be a complete lie." He paused for a bit, a hand going up to his face and resting under his chin.

"I know I used to talk about going back to school, and at some point I would still like to be able to focus on my art instead of having a side job, but ever since I got promoted to manager, I'm comfortable in my finances and actually really love what I'm doing. Plus, it's not a very high stress job despite being manager, and so when I come home, I don't need to unwind and can just focus on art once I'm home."

He was quiet for a bit, finishing up his food as he tried to think of an answer for Yunjin's last question. "I was... not as present as I could have been while Thomas was growing up. I don't know that I did much better with Teagan. But they're growing up well, which I'm thankful for. I think Teagan was too excited to get a 'little brother' type person in the same house as him, and I noticed a lot of the issues seemed to spark from Teagan trying to treat Tai like a little kid, which I can tell Tai is quite independent and adverse to that sort of treatment. I think if I can find a way to talk to Teagan about how he's treating Tai, their relationship might improve at least a little bit..." He faded off, looking to Yunjin with a somewhat hesitant look in his eye. "Exactly... what kind of next steps where you thinking?"

Theo nodded absent-mindedly, staring at the table as he took in what Yunjin was telling him. "That... sounds good, and I'll definitely keep you in the loop on my school decisions. I've honestly gotten over most of the bitterness of not having been able to finish college when I was so close to graduating, and I think that bitterness would be gone completely if it weren't for.. y'know, school loans." He rested his chin on his hands. "Rather than go back full time, though, I wouldn't mind taking a class or two at the CC, for example Chinese, or maybe an art class or two there. Kind of... dip my toes into the water after being away for so long."

He nodded, sitting up and stretching a bit. "Yeah, I can tell him to back off a bit. I think it would be better that way anyway. Teagan can befriend Taijia without smothering the kid, and I don't think he realizes he's doing that." He smiled a little, "Maybe we can convince Tai to teach him Chinese?" He only half-joked.

His face sobered again and he tapped his chin against his hands lightly in thought. "I honestly think I've been playing it by ear for so long I kind of forgot how to plan for the future. To think too far ahead still gets scary sometimes, but it's not to the point of being oppresively overwhelming anymore, which I'm thankful for. Plus I've wanted a career in art for so long that thinking ahead was either grim - never selling art and being broke - or whimsical - becoming a famous artist, living a lavish life - that now that I have a job I actually really like and is pretty stable, I don't really know how to approach the future. I think... I think I can see marriage in my future," he felt a bit warm, like he was possibly blushing slightly, "and in terms of relationship stuff, that is the obvious next step." He paused, "I've always gone and back on forth on if I wanted kids, and after raising my brothers I think I'd enjoy a quiet few years once they've both moved out, but working with LGBTQ youth and I mean, some of them have had a really tough life..." He laughed, "It takes all my effort to not tell them I'm their dad now."

Theo chuckled softly at Yunjin's ramble, nodding slightly in confirmation. "I'll be sure to let you know if I need help. For now, I think I'm just going to continue debating. It's right in the middle of a semester anyway, right? I've got a bit of time to find out which class I'd like to start with, and how I'd like to proceed as well."

He sipped at his tea until he was sure his boyfriend was done talking. "Yeah, I have noticed Anya sometimes looks... very confused. But I'm honestly impressed at how quickly she's learning. I wonder if she finally got her dad to speak Korean with her as well." He nodded again, "Yeah. I think I went until I was like... nine or ten, actually maybe twelve or so, and Teagan barely lasted a couple years. I don't remember exactly why that was the case, though. I'll have to bring it up to him, he might be interested in learning Chinese again, especially now that we're in a house where it's practically the main language." He only half joked.

Theo looked down at their hands and smiled, his face softening as he seemd to relax. "Okay." He said quietly.

Theo gave Yunjin a quick nod. "I definitely have to agree. And we're still young, too. It wouldn't be far-fetched for us to wait... hell even ten years - though I don't want to think of being that close to 40." He let out a laugh before continuing, "Before we had kids of our own. Y'know, the kind that we don't have to fight life and limb to keep in our possession and aren't related to us via other family members."

Theo scrunched up his nose, "Cute. Can you imagine us being old men?" He asked with a laugh. "I hope we get to sit on our porch in rocking chairs and talk about all those young whippersnappers and what they're up to these day - did I just make my wedding vows?" He asked with a laugh. Planning for the future would definitely be something he'd have to get used to, not because he didn't think he'd make it that far, though there was a short period of time after his parents died, but rather because he'd never had to, or been able to, think more than a couple years ahead at most.

He nodded, "That... actually very well could be. Quite a few of them are in high school, and I often highly suggest them join GSA, not... just because my boyfriend is the one to run it, but so they can have a community and safe space at school as well."