Chap 12

Rivals

 At the Jung’s mansion, one day on early February~

 

“I’m FREEZIIIIIIIIIIIIING”

 

“Excuse me, turn down the volume, please”

 

“Youngjaeeeeeee~” On a tight embrace of the thick blanket around the body, Daehyun dragged himself to the sofa where Youngjae was settling and watching some cheap movies. ‘The blanket’ jumped onto the sofa and suddenly Youngjae was ‘swallowed’ into the warm and fluffy object. “Yahhhh you’re so warm~”

 

Youngjae sighed and relaxed as he leant against Daehyun, his back pressed on Daehyun’s chest. “I consider we let Himchan solve this on his own isn’t a good idea.”

 

Daehyun chuckled “You just don’t believe him, do you? Loosen up~ Everything gonna be alright”

 

“But Junhong-”

 

“Shush!” Daehyun interrupted as he buried his face in to the crook of the younger’s neck and gave it a peck “Today you should let them alone and think about me, get that?”

 

A ‘puff’ was heard and Youngjae giggled “Who want to think about you?”

 

“Do you want to bet with me that there are dozen of girls are day-dreaming about me at the moment?” Daehyun smirked.

 

“Don’t you think I don’t have ones” he defended.

 

“Mine would be more for sure.”

 

“Who said?”

 

“I said and I’m sure.”

 

“Oh really? So let’s go to school tomorrow and ask- uhm…mm…”

 

“Shut up and let me kiss you.”

 

“I hate you.”

 

“I love you too~”

 

 

~000~

 

 

G-time was pointed.

 

“Himchan, what’s G-time…”

 

“Yah Bang Yongguk, very good at mood destroying.” Himchan pouted.

 

Youngjae rolled his eyes “Because it’s unnecessary...”

 

“Yah, not you too! Anyway, you guys know what the date today is?”

 

“It’s the day for moping at home all day and don’t care about whatever happen and-” 

 

“Yongguk!!”

 

Himchan pouted, “I just wanna hug you to sleep.”

 

Himchan blushed.

 

“Everyone, attention please.” Youngjae massaged his forehead. “Yes, it’s Jongup’s birthday. What’re you going to do, hyung?”

 

Himchan laughed, his head proudly high “Ah~ Nothing much. I just make it easy.”

 

 

~000~

 

 

Junhong the screen on his phone for the nth-time in the past 1 hour. He sighed heavily, eyes glued on the numbers sparkled on the screen. 2/6. He wondered what he was doing on this day last year. Studying probably. Or maybe just sleep without giving a about something. Playing videogames, having some snacks, practicing with his beloved skateboard… A normal day. By any chance, today here he was, moping on the bed and staring at the calendar on the phone, something messed up inside as if it was prodding him into doing something, but he couldn’t. He couldn’t gather his brave. He shouldn’t feel this way, like a frustrating school girl.

 

Junhong buried his head into the fluffy pillow and mumbled nonsense words.

 

How could… he had feelings toward Jung Daehyun’s cousin?

 

…Moon Jongup.

 

Junhong’s face reddened just from his imaginations about the boy. Cute innocent smile, friendly face, nice and caring nature to everybody…yeah, Jongup wasn’t the only one. But, in the middle of ten thousand people, on a sea full of fishes and chances, Junhong saw only Jongup. He just wanted to be close to the older boy, together in their daily activities like studying, playing, dancing along some random songs on whatever it was played… His heart rapidly fluttered when they were together. He wondered, if it was just his teenage hormone to want things, to desire things, to satisfy himself…

 

He blushed again as the images came back: the muscle biceps, strong hands, thin legs (LOL), broad shoulders and perfect figure… At the puberty, Jongup was really a blessed boy. Unlike him, Junhong was skinny as a lath in a shape of a pole. It was not like he want to be exactly like Jongup. Nobody perfect. It was proven right, Jongup’s height was much shorter than his own, but it was not a problem.

 

Today was Jongup’s birthday. Of course the older had his own friends, they would spend time together, wish him luck, give him presents, share happy moments together. Jongup could even throw a party as big as one Daehyun hyung had made for his brother… but Junhong doubted it. He wanted, and definitely wanted to be one of those people. But he never done something like that. He didn’t know what to do. It was not like Jongup bother to call him, text him, or give him a proper invitation anyway.

 

As if Junhong was an important person.

 

Junhong grunted, flipping himself over so that he faced the ceiling. The phone that was just tossed on a pillow nearby not long ago vibrated and made its ‘beep’ sounds.

 

‘From: Annoying Hyung.

 

Honggie, could you please go to the Music Shop and buy me some albums?’

 

Scrunching his nose, Junhong texted back.

 

‘To: Annoying Hyung.

 

What do you want? Don’t forget to pay me back my money.’

 

‘From: Annoying Hyung.

 

Ah, buy me Musiq Soulchild’s latest album. And Christ Brown’s one.’

 

“Christ Brown?”

 

‘To: Annoying Hyung.

 

Who do you want to buy for?’

 

 

~000~

 

 

“…I knew it. He would doubt for sure.”

 

Himchan waved his hand. “Shh. Let him doubt. The kid would know in the end.”

 

“So you want me to tell him that we buy it for Jongup?”

 

“No.”

 

“…”

 

Daehyun and Yongguk frowned.

 

“Aish…just tell him to buy first.”

 

“Sometimes I can’t understand you.” Youngjae made a dumb face as his fingers typed on the screen.

 

“Whatever. Gukkie and Daehyun, could you two please buy some decorations? Jae, follow me.” Himchan commanded before pulling Youngjae’s arm. Daehyun pouted as his lover was pulled away and sighed.

 

“Let’s go. We should buy something for Jongup after that.”

 

Yongguk smiled. “You’ve change very much lately, you know? Maybe you just don’t care. I’m proud of you.” Before patting on Daehyun’s shoulder. Daehyun felt his face heat up. It was true, since Youngjae’d officially enter his life, he wasn’t the ‘old’ Daehyun anymore. Influence from Youngjae knocked him hard, he thought. But he got no regret. He knew he was right. Youngjae was the best choice he’d ever made. Daehyun chuckled at a thought, being Youngjae’s rival could at least distract the younger and draw the attention toward him.

 

“Aigoo, let go.”

 

 

~000~

 

 

Junhong carefully stared at Christ Brown’s album in the hands, still wondering about the reason his hyung ordered him to buy it. It was just…not Youngjae. And his brother would never waste money on something like that – for sure it was for somebody… on an unknown occasion. Probably…

 

The loud laughter pulled him back to reality. His eyes widened. In front of him… was Jongup. And his friends.

 

Before he could think, his legs had guided him to a corner avoiding them. They didn’t see him since Junhong was behind their back. Curiosity gave him the urge to follow them and listen to their conversation. He barely caught Jongup with his bunch since they only met at school, and Jongup always spent time with him whenever they met. The maknae was grateful about that, but Jongup was still a mystery he didn’t know all about.

 

“Hey Moon, your birthday is coming, why don’t you loosen up once? Steal a girl and go out with her?”

 

“That’s right, we aren’t a baby anymore, that’s called experience of life~”

 

Junhong stood still. He never asked him about this and Jongup himself refused to mention it, but he remained no girlfriend. Junhong’s hands began to sweat despite of the cold.

 

“About this…”

 

“Aw. Uppie, don’t worry~ Let me introduce some babies, funny and adorable, they suit you well~”

 

His hand clenched on the wall. He didn’t want to hear anything more, but his body still followed their steps. He didn’t like it if Jongup had a girlfriend. But who was he in the world to prevent Jongup, to decide his relationship?

 

“Thanks, haha, I’ll think about that. It sounds good~”

 

The boy “oh”-ed loudly and hit his shoulder, laughing. “That’s my Moon!”

 

“You guys must be joking. One more age, more grow up, our Jongup is very cool and manly hahaha”

 

“I bet that girl would fall for you head over heels!”

 

“Moon shines in pace with high sun, blinds those girls in an install.”

 

His steps finally paused. His ears turned deaf and it seemed like an invisible stone is pressing him down. Jongup and his friends kept on laughing as they made their way out of his sight.

 

He scoffed bitterly. Oh right, who was he exactly?

 

Junhong clenched his tired eyes, preventing salty tears from rolling down from the sockets. Letting out a shaky breath, he slowly made his way home in their contrary direction. It was like there’s no single thought ran through his mind at the moment.

 

 

~000~

 

 

“The number you have dialed is temporarily…”

 

Youngjae hang up with a grunt. Daehyun asked, “What’s wrong?”

 

“Junhong doesn’t accept my call.”

 

Yongguk who was busy fastening the ribbon on the wall stopped his work and turned to Youngjae. Himchan frowned.

 

“Hey, you know he should be here on time, right?”

 

“I know I know. He’s… Let me back home.” Youngjae slung his coat around his shoulders and grabbed his phone. Daehyun suggested:

 

“I go with you.”

 

“No, I can go myself.”

 

“But-”

 

“I’ll drive.” Yongguk said, “You guys just go on.”

 

Himchan told Yongguk to be safe then turned to Daehyun and smirked.

 

“Since when Daehyun knows how to care?”

 

“Shut up.”

 

 

~000~

 

 

Youngjae knocked on Junhong’s bedroom door but silence answered him. His patience started hanging loose after 5 minutes of waiting. Yongguk asked:

 

“Is everything alright?”

 

“…wait”

 

And he raised his leg. Yongguk stood wide-eyed watching the door was kicked open, a loud ‘thud’ was heard. The darkness greet him so he d the wall for a switch and the light. The scenery appeared clearly before him.

 

“Oh my god…JUNHONG!!!”

 

 

AN: My quick update! Nice cut huh? LOL

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YukariStarzYjae
#1
Chapter 16: Wowww. This is good. Their rivalry really cute. The love hate relationship XD
Ayaayana #2
Chapter 16: Hii!! I just start reading this around a week ago and I really like this. The story is soo sweet and not too cringy. The plot are also not too complicated but give enough support for the storyline. Keep writing authornim!! Fighting
Momolove91 #3
Youngjae and daehyun....love it....
vero0703 #4
Chapter 13: hi :) ....
Kpopshipperforever
#5
Chapter 13: Hi new reader here! Love the story update soon plz!
DaeJaeGyu #6
I frewking love this story .. please update
An_Yeong_Jae
#7
Chapter 13: O.O What happened? O.O
youngjae_addict
#8
Chapter 13: nooooo my baby junoooong T______T
Jpd0824
#9
Chapter 13: OooOoooO what's happening
lycheemato
#10
Chapter 13: Umm....I've read this fic on tsbabyvn already xD Just curious, but did u translate this fic from Vietnamese into English author-nim? ( or Trang Byun-ssi ) =))