Chapter 10       

  On my way home, I called Mark. I wanted to know what he told my father about Youngjae. I was so curious. I couldn’t help but feeling a bit suspicious because my father suddenly being kind to me. I liked it, so much, but still…

          “Hello? Jaebum-ah…” –Mark was on the line.

          “Hey, Mark. I have just met with my father. And I heard that you met him. What did you tell him?” –I asked him straightforwardly. He was taken a back, I thought. I heard a big sigh before he answer me.

          “Yes. He met me in my office. He came to my office to ask about you. I said that you were fine and live well. I also said that you’ve met with someone special. I told him about Youngjae and I also told him that you loved each other so much. Youngjae is the best person for you. And I also told him that Youngjae had changed you a lot.

          Honestly, I, Jinyoung, and Jackson didn’t go home after playing at your place. We hang out again, just three of us. And we talked more about you and Youngjae. We agreed that you’ve found your soulmate. You know, Jae, you are softer, warmer now and always think before act. That isn’t so you. You used to be a bad boy, having high temper, throwing tantrum to everyone around you, and other bad things. But, since you met Youngjae and been hanging out with him, you smiled a lot and be a brighter man, even could control your high temper.” –he paused.

          “I guessed you learned how to be a patient person from Youngjae. Youngjae is amazing and I’d like you to protect him and keep him forever, Jae. That’s what I told your father. Well, I bet you father is curious about him too now?” –he asked, ended the long explanation.

          “Yes. My father wants to meet him soon. He also said that I’ve changed so much. So, he is curious about him. Do you think that I should arrange the meeting between them?” –I asked him an advice.

          “Hm…” –he thought for a little while before saying, “I guess so. Believe me, your father don’t have any bad intention to Youngjae. He is just curious. That’s all. Just ask Youngjae first.”

          “Yes. I think I should ask Youngjae. He is sick now. Yesterday, he had been bullied by his seniors. If I wasn’t there, I didn’t know what will happen to him and I don’t even dare to imagine it.” –I said as I took a long sigh, playing that bad event.

          “Oh really? Is Youngjae okay now?” –Mark concernly asked.

          “Yes, he is fine now, I guessed. Actually I didn’t want to meet my father today, but Youngjae forced me saying that I should meet him since he was furious. I am on my way back home.”

          “Oh, be safe. Please say my greetings to him. I’d like to meet him again. He is nice kid and fun to be with.”

          “I’ll convey your message. Thank you.”

          “Anytime, Jaebum.” –he chuckled. Before I hung up I said to him, “Mark… really… thank you for giving a good explanation to my dad.” –I really thanked him, a lot. He is the best.

          “Jaebum-ah… no need. That’s what friends are for, right? Just promise me that you will stay beside him and protect him.” –I chuckled a little. That’s what everyone said to me.

          “I promise!” after that, I hung up the phone. Mark was right. My father won’t go to hurt Youngjae. But, if he did, I’ll really disappear forever, taking Youngjae with me to somewhere far away.

          When I arrived at the home, body tired from all the hectic traffic jam, I found the front door slightly opened. I wondered why. I entered the home only to found no one in the living room. Then, I heard Youngjae’s faint laugh from the kitchen. He looked had a guest because there’s someone else. I was curious. I walked towards them after throwing my jacket on the couch.

          “Youngjae-ah…” –I called him a bit louder.

          “Oh, hyung! Are you home?” –Youngjae said between the muffled laugh. I walked closer to him and found Jinyoung with him.

          “Jinyoung?” –I asked in awe.

          “Hey, hyung. I heard Youngjae is sick from Mark, so I come to see him.” –Jinyoung greeted me and looked like he’s cooking something.

          “Jinyoung hyung is so funny. And he cook for me too, hyung. He is really nice.” –Youngjae smiled wide. I came closer to Youngjae to give him a hug.

          “Are you feeling better?”

          “Yes!” –he excitedly answered.

          “Have you drunk your medicine?”

          “No. I haven’t.”

          “Why?”

          “It’s bitter.”

          “Jae-ah…”

          “Yes… yes… I will, hyung. After lunch.” –he said, winked at me.

          “Hey, you two… enough with the lovey-dovey conversation. Help me.” –Jinyoung sternly said. I exchanged gaze with Youngjae and chuckled.

          “What’s so funny?” –Jinyoung asked.

          “You, hyung. You are like my mom.” –Youngjae said. I noticed his different tone. So, I cleared my throat, “Okay, let’s eat. I am hungry.”

          “You haven’t eaten, hyung?” –Youngjae turned his head to look at me. I nodded, “I can’t eat alone when I know you are sick here and alone. I don’t know Jinyoung come by tho.”

          “Well… I came about an hour ago, right after he finished talking to you on the phone. You met your father?” –Jinyoung explained while walked passed me to the dining table with the soup. We all sat.

          “Yes.”

          “So, how was it, hyung? Was he still angry?” –Youngjae asked. I took his plate to take the foods for him. “Hey, I can get my foods by myself, hyung.” –he whined. I and Jinyoung just chuckled with his cuteness.

         “You sure are Jaebum hyung’s type, Youngjae.” –Jinyoung said, sipping a bit of his water.

          “Huh?” –Youngjae looked at Jinyoung confusedly.

          “Yes. I never see this Jaebum before. I think this time is the first time I am seeing him this happy, can’t even be compared with when he won dance competition with me. He is the happiest now. I can tell you.” –Jinyoung smirked, giving a teasing gaze to me.

“Oh, really?” –Youngjae asked in awe. “Aww, hyung, you should tell me more about him.” –He plead. I pinched his cheeks.

“Aww. That’s hurt, hyung! Why did you pinch me?” –he said, rubbing his chubby cheeks.

“You don’t have to ask Jinyoung to know me. You just have to love me more.” –I said. Jinyoung was choking his own foods over my words and Youngjae was blushing.

“Oh, my God! Youngjae, what did have you done to him? I’ve never seen this JB before!” –Jinyoung exclaimed. Youngjae was blushing even more.

“Hyung, you’ve changed really a lot. Wow. I can’t believe that I am still alive to watch this side of you!” –Jinyoung said, exaggerated his words. I just shrugged it off and continued to dig my foods, while sometimes stealing glance at Youngjae. He was so cute. I couldn’t resist him. We were eating while chatting. Mostly Jinyoung told Youngjae more about me which made him laughed a lot.

“He has never been in any relationship before, Youngjae. Trust me!” –Jinyoung said as he finished his foods and going to the sink to wash his dishes.

“But, he almost got engage with Yoona Noona. Wasn’t there any relationship before?” –Youngjae asked, slightly louder so Jinyoung could hear.

“Yoona was no one, Jae. I told you before that I never agreed with that engagement. I never like her. That was only my father’s greed.” –I explained to him.

“Huh? Your father?”

“Yes.”

“Hyung, you haven’t told me about the meeting.” –he lowered his voice.

“Later. I’ll tell you.” –I smiled as I stood up and took his plate away.

“Hyung, I can wash my plates by myself.” –Youngjae followed me.

“Nonsense, Youngjae. I’m pretty sure I can manage to wash this. However, this man…” –Jinyoung said as he looked at me, “I never see him wash the dishes before.” –he mocked me.

“Oh, yeah… Jinyoung… don’t you know that I’ve changed really a lot since I met Youngjae? I am capable to wash the dishes, even cook.” –I stated. “Just so you know. But now, I want to spend more time with him. So, you can have all the plates by yourself.” –I dissed him back as I took confused Youngjae with me to the living room.

“Yah, Im Jaebum!” –Jinyoung yelled at me. I giggled as pushed Youngjae slightly to the couch. I backed to the room to take his medicine and a glass of water.

“Drink it.”

“It’s bitter.”

“Youngjae.”

“No, hyung. I am fine now. I don’t have to drink medicine again.” –he smiled wide.

“No, you still have fever.” –I said as I put my hands on his forehead. He pouted.

“Drink it.” –I commanded him again.

“Hyung…”

“Or… I can do other thing, something that more fun, to put this medicine inside your mouth.” –I smirked.

“What?” –Youngjae gasped, closed his mouth with both of his hand. I knew he knew. Youngjae was genius after all.

“Come on, Jae…” –I plead him.

“O-okay.”

“So, do you want to drink it naturally or with my help?” –I . His face was red. He took the medicine and drank it as we heard light footsteps came closer.

“Better do it by myself.” –he mumbled, trying to hold the bitterness.

“Here.” –I gave him a candy which he took immediately. “Thanks.”

“Hyung, I’ve finished all the dishes. And since you are here, I guess I don’t want to be the third person. So, I’ll take my leave now. Youngjae is better now.” –Jinyoung said as he wore his jacket again.

“I’ll take you home.” –I said as I abruptly stood up. Jinyoung looked at Youngjae so I looked at him too. Youngjae’s face couldn’t be read.

“No, hyung. You must stay with him.”

“But…”

“I can grab a taxi. Don’t worry. I take my leave now. Youngjae-ah, get well soon. So we can hang out again later.” –Jinyoung waved to us, heading to the door.

Not long after Jinyoung left, I got a message from him, “You should take care of him well, hyung. He is precious. If you ever hurt him, I’ll punish you. Oh, fyi, I think Youngjae is easily get jealous. So, behave!”

I read it more than once. I smiled upon the text. To have Jinyoung texted me something serious like this, he must be loves Youngjae a lot. Youngjae had attracted my friends’ heart just like mine. He was so amazing.

 Youngjae cleared his throat and pulled me back to earth.

“Hyung?”

“Hm?” –I sat on the couch next to him.

“I am sleepy again.” –he yawned and rubbed his eyes cutely. I couldn’t help but leaning to give him a kiss, but he refused it. I locked his body closer to me.

I wanted to kiss him so bad. I leaned in to him again, he must know what I want, but he didn’t easily give me. I pouted.

“No no, hyung. I am still feeling a bit sick and you’ll catch my illness if we kiss. So, no!” –he sternly shook his head. I pouted more, not letting him go, tighten my arms around his waist as he kept back forcing his head.

“Don’t act cute, hyung. That won’t do.”

“Hey, but this morning you gave me a peck, Youngjae-ah. Why don’t you now?”

“Oh, that’s right!” –he exclaimed as if he just remembered. Then, his face turned red.

I chuckled watching him act cutely. “Okay, let’s sleep. I will tuck you to sleep.” We stood up and walked to the bedroom.

On the bed, I cuddled up with Youngjae. Youngjae has his head on my chest. “Youngjae-ah.” –I called him. He lifted his head up. We both stared hard at each other. Even in the silence, we could read each other’s mind. And once again I knew that our bounding was stronger than before. And that I was with the right person.

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