Chapter nine

Hyun Joong’s POV

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“I got it… It will be done as you say… you want a lot of greens, but the others evenly portioned, the meat soft and chewy, dry but not too dry, and don’t use too much sesame oil or soy sauce… I got it.”

Young Saeng turned back around to continue what he was doing, allowing Hyun Joong sometime to stare at him in awe. Uee was never like that, she never really liked making anything for him, always said he was too picky for her patience. However, here his friend was not angry in the less, willing to do it exactly as he liked it. Exiting the kitchen, Hyun Joong made his way upstairs to his bedroom, wanting to shower to clear his mind. Stripping his clothes off, he used the electronic temperature pad to where he liked, opening the glass door he stepped shutting the door, the water turning on as soon as the door was closed; the water spraying lavishly from all sides.

Leaning his head back, he placed his hands against the wall in front of him, enjoying the feel of the water hitting his body, relaxing the tension in his muscles. Hyun Joong couldn’t believe how… different… this day had been. He has never liked for people to invade his personal space; hence why he has always went to his brother’s house instead of the other way around. Even his fiancé Uee, she wasn’t allowed to come over to his house until after he proposed to her and they were going to get married.

But! Here he was, with a person he has only known for a month in his house, pretty much making himself at home; completely taking over his kitchen, and literally made him go and take his shower while he cooked. Everything he didn’t like was happening to him, but he couldn’t bring himself to retaliate against it. It somehow felt… good… to be taken care of like he was, this was the feelings he had hoped to feel towards Uee, and still hoped he will feel eventually when she became his wife.

Finally finshed with his bath he opened the door, causing the water to stop automatically, reaching over he pressed the stop button making sure the water was turned off completely. Wrapping his towel around his waist, he made his way out of the shower room to his bedroom; passing his bed, something caught his attention, furrowing his eyebrows Hyun Joong noticed clothes already set out for him to wear. Looking around, there was nobody inside his room, but he was sure he didn’t preset his clothes out, but there they were laid flat out on his bed, even his boxers were out.

Shrugging his shoulders, he quickly put on the clothes that were laid out for him, slipping his slippers on he headed back to the kitchen, casting a quick glance at the clock he realized he had taken a very long shower, longer then he thought he would. Running down the stairs, he was hit with the smell of food, breathing in deeply his eyes nearly rolled on how wonderful it smelt.

Hyun Joong opened the door to the kitchen, causing Young Saeng to turn towards the sound, smiling beautifully when he saw who it was. Hyun Joong blushed slightly, before clearing his throat as he walked towards the latter, who was plating the finished food readying it to be served.

***** Nobody’s (mine) POV *****

“Hyun Joong ah can you take these to the table please?” Young Saeng asked as he started to plate the last dish. Hyun Joong nodded grabbing the dishes carefully before making his way to the table; freezing in shock as he saw the table fixed, silverware, plates, places mates, drinks, and napkins already in place. Wondering just how long he had been in the shower, and wondering just how he found the items to make up the dinner table, Hyun Joong placed the dishes in the areas that had been left open.

Young Saeng brought him out of his muse as he finally came out the kitchen with the last dish, setting it on the table. The two sat down, Hyun Joong grabbed his chopsticks, and picked up a round tuna pancake; hesitantly he placed it in his mouth. Young Saeng wasn’t even looking at him, as he dug into the food with his own chopsticks.

“This is delicious…!” Hyun Joong said shocked as he couldn’t find anything wrong with the food. It has never actually happened to him before, in everything even his mother’s cooking, he always found something wrong with it. It was still edible, but it would hurt his stomach, as he had a sensitive stomach. However, nothing was wrong with it… It was prefect. Young Saeng smiled at the praise he received for the older male, happy that he had gotten it right.

“Gomawayo…” Young Saeng ducked his head to hide the blush that formed on his cheeks; once he knew he could keep his emotions in check he finally looked back up stifling a laugh as he watched the scene in front of him. There in front of him was a Hyun Joong with stuffed cheeks, and a satisfied look on his face. Eager to keep the excitement up, Young Saeng began stuffing his mouth as well; the tension broke between them, and finally conversations flowed freely once again.

“Young Saeng ah… Can I ask you a question?” Young Saeng looked up from his food, cocking his head in question. Hyun Joong took that as a sign saying ‘go ahead’ and continued.

“Today in the market… you seem to be really… protective of your brother. I mean, I know you are older, and as an older brother myself I completely understand; however, it seems like you are more of a father then a brother sometimes.” Young Saeng paused; keeping his gaze on the table, he wasn’t sure how to answer him. Minutes passed and Hyun Joong  became weary, thinking he over stepped his bounds, he tried to take his question back, but it only caused Young Saeng to look up and smile.

“Aniyo, gwenchana… *sigh* I knew this would come up eventually, it is just it’s an earlier then I had planned.”

“You don’t have to tell me…” Once again Young Saeng shook his head, trying to keep a small smile on his face.

“Really it’s okay… I am just… I don’t know how you will think of me once you know.” Hyun Joong furrowed his eyebrows in confusion, but said nothing waiting for Young Saeng to continue speaking.

“Hyung Jun ah… he is my brother, but he is not my brother by blood; he is not even my brother by marriage either. My real father dead when I was fifteen, so I had to work to help support my mother, who was grieving at the time. Well, about a year and a half later, she was still grieving but she was finally getting herself back into society. She got a job at a laundry mat, it was the first job she had ever had, as my father never let her work before since they were high school sweethearts. Well after a bit of time passed, she met this man who was seemingly going through the same thing as her. His wife had dead and he was left alone to take care of his eleven year old son; the two hit it off fairly quickly, as they were able to grieve together and overcome it together.” Young Saeng let out a sigh as he placed his chopsticks down, Hyun Joong knew the story was going to become darker now.

“The two ended up getting married and for the first three years everything was great. I got a father again, and a brother; my mother was finally happy, though me and my mother still had to work, but we were happy so it didn’t matter. After the three years everything started to get darker little by little, he would stay out late until it got to the point were sometimes he would not come back home at all. We had let it slide… we had let everything slide till one day my mother found out she was pregnant, we were all very happy; we couldn’t wait to tell him, but he never came back home. It was about two week later, that we received a package in the mail, filled with divorce papers, and a note saying he had left with his new rich girlfriend to America, and for us to take care of Hyung Jun ah, as he was not able to take him with him.”

“My mother was devastated, she didn’t know what to do; I watched as my family crumpled apart again, but this time I wasn’t going to let stay that way. I went out and got more jobs then I had already had, as my step father before he had left lost his job, so I had to work harder to keep our family floating. My mother grieved once again, until she saw how hard I was working, and decided on her own to pull herself back up, and help me with everything. Hyung Jun ah was very scared as he thought since he looked very much like his dad, he would be kicked out, and so he ran away from home.”

“It took me a week to finally find him, and that was the first time I hit him. He and my mother both were shocked. It was then I decided to take over my family… I would be the father my brother and the new baby needed; I would be the man to help my mother out of her grieving. I would take care of everything, and that is the way it’s been since. My mother finally got her smile back, my brother no longer thought he would be thrown to the side; they were all a part of my family now. I will do everything and anything to keep them happy and healthy.” Young Saeng gave a small smile, as he finished his story; Hyun Joong could see that he was not ashamed on his decision to take over his family, and he couldn't help but to admire that. Reaching over the table, he took Young Saeng’s hand in his own, wanting to convoy his thoughts.

“Young Saeng ah, that is very brave of you to take care of your family like you are now. What made you think I would condemn you for it? I admire your courage… And… I’m very proud to be your friend.” Young Saeng could feel himself tear as he listened to Hyun Joong’s words.

“Gomawayo…”

The two finally finished their dinner, and cleaned up the kitchen together, laughing and playing with the bubbles in the sink. After they cleaned the new mess they made, Hyun Joong led them upstairs to his room explaining the situation as they walked.

“I haven’t really completed furnished the house yet; I never really saw the need two, so if it is okay with you… You can sleep with me in my room.”

Hyun Joong stayed looking forward as a blush filled his cheeks; Young Saeng couldn’t help but find it adorable, not wanting to kill the good mood they were in, he choose to remain silent. Hyun Joong not knowing he has seen his blush mistakenly took his silence as a rejection, and as quick to change his offer.

“You… you don’t have to, I mean you can have the bed, and I can have the couch…” He trailed off, as Young Saeng brushed passed him, running forward and leaping into the huge bed.

“Wah..! It’s so comfortable… and… and it smells just like you..!” Young Saeng yelled excitedly, Hyun Joong sighed in relief that their relationship was not turning awkward at his request; walking up to the bed, he laughed as he watched his friend roll around in the bed, wrapping himself up in a cocoon as he giggles gleefully.

 “Hyun Joong ah this is so comfortable; do you know how long it’s been since I have slept in a bed, bed… Ah!!” Young Saeng cut off as he had rolled too far, and slipped off the bed landing on the floor; Hyun Joong rushed over worriedly, wanting to see if he was okay. Gently he pulled the excess blanket down, revealing a flushed but smiling Young Saeng; Hyun Joong sighed in relief, but turned his gaze into a playful glare before gently thumbing the smiling boy in the head.

“Apa…” Giggled Young Saeng as he kept his gaze on the male above him.

Hyun Joong once again rolled his eyes, as he got up leaving the cocoon wrapped boy on the ground. The younger yelled at him from the ground, but he just shook his head; from the corner of his eye he watched as a bundle of blanket struggled to get up, but still managed to stand and flop back onto the bed. He rocked back and forth, Hyun Joong finally turned to look at him in question, till he saw Young Saeng roll to his side of the bed; unraveling himself till he was completely uncovered, laying in front of Hyun Joong face up, and smiling brightly dimples in full blast.

“Annyong…” Young Saeng said giving Hyun Joong a small wave, before rolling back to his side, and slipping under the covers. Sitting up he patted the space next to him, before laying back down, and pulling the covers up to his chin. Hyun Joong smiled and pulled the covers back slipping under them, reaching to the side he used the controller to turn off the lights.

Hyun Joong was surprised when he felt something warm move, and burying itself into his side; pulling the covers back he smiled down at Young Saeng, who was already sleeping soundly. Moving the blanket back up over the boy’s head, he tucked the covers over him before finally succumbing to his own peaceful sleep.

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Okay people how is that… Is that a little bit longer for all of you? Everybody is asking me to make it longer… it makes me laugh so hard… What do you want me to do… post it all at once XD I am sorry you guys think it’s so short DX m(_ _)m (it won’t also be this long okay be don’t be disappointed with meh!)

Well I do hope you enjoyed this, and Till next time, bye now. Also think you for all of your comments I read them all, and appreciate them all. Thank you XD