Title: Brothers
Type: Drabble
Word Count: 355
From: ABC Challenge (SooSeop)
Part: 2/26
Pairing: SooSeop [Soohyun/Kiseop]
Genre: (B)Romance, Light Angst
Rating: G
Warnings: implied boyxboy
Disclaimer: I'm pretty sure that we all know that I don't own these two wonderful boys. Do I wish I did though? I'm sure you all know that the answer to that is yes. XD

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Brothers
(n.) male child of the same parents as another person;
a friend who is like a brother; a fellow member of a group,
profession, or association

A sigh escaped Kiseop's lips as he turned the page of the book he was holding. He looked up from the current page to stare at the man who was talking animatedly into the phone, the faint sound of a female could be heard from the earpiece. He would laugh every so often, and a smile was always on his face. Kiseop frowned.

“Neh, I'll try to see you later, okay? (1) Saranghae,” he said before hanging up, a goofy grin plastered on his face. Kiseop's frown deepened as he felt his heart plummet. He knew what was coming next.

“Hey, Kiseop.

“Hm?” Kiseop sounded, his eyes now staring the the book.

“I want to meet Ji Yeun later. Would you mind covering for me?” Kiseop waited a while before answering, his eyes still glued to the pages before him.

“Whatever.” He did not receive a reply, so he figured that the other man had left him, and he sighed. He realized that he was not alone when he felt someone sit next to him on the couch,

“Are you alright?” I warm hand rested on Kiseop's shoulder. He wanted to cry, but he forced down the urge to do so.

“Never been better,” Kiseop replied nonchalantly as he flipped the page. The older boy was not satisfied with that answer.

“Kiseop, please. I know something's bothering you. You're like a brother to me; you can trust me with anything. So please.” Kiseop finally looked away from his book and turned towards the other boy.

“Soohyun, I said I was fine. I'll cover for you, okay? So just drop it.” Kiseop returned to his “reading” and ignored Soohyun. Soohyun tried to persuade Kiseop into telling him what was wrong, but Kiseop did not utter a single word. After realizing that it was a lost cause, Soohyun finally left Kiseop alone.

Once Soohyun left the room, Kiseop set his book down and sighed. That was all he ever was and will be: a brother-like figure. Brothers were supposed to be extremely close, sometimes even closer than what lovers were supposed to be. So why did it hurt so much?

End

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(1) Korean for “I love you”

A/N: Second word done! :D I like this one a bit better than the last one. Maybe it's because I had a bit more experience this time? Maybe? And a better plot idea? XD Who knows. Lol And I just realized that most of the words I chose are kind of headed into the negative/depressing side of the spectrum. Oops. o_o That was completely unplanned. Hope you don't mind. XD

Anyways, hope you enjoyed this chapter. I'll try to update later today. :D