Last Page - Chapter 13

Kibum got surprised name and when he recognizes the person calling his name – he smiles…

Kibum:             Oh, hi there – come…

 Minho:             (following Kibum’s gaze and in wide amazement says) who… YOU?!

                         What are you doing here?

 Kibum:             You two know each other?

 Minho:             yeah… Taemin, my younger brother…

 Taemin:           Hello, Bummie – I am Taemin but you can call me Taeminnie… (and makes a wide charming smile)

 Minho:             (glaring at Tae) ooiii, that’s hyung to you – ok?

 Kibum:             oh, Minnie – without the hyung is ok - and why didn't you tell me about Taeminnie. Hi Taeminnie come
                         over here…

 Taemin:           (making face at his brother – jumps in between them making Minho plunges off the hammock) Hi
                          Bummie – thank you (instantly hug Kibum) …

 Minho:             (annoyingly watches Taemin on top of Kibum hugging the latter tightly – even more so getting infuriated
                         when Kibum kisses the forehead of his brother) so, how did you meet my brother?

 Kibum:             Oh, Minnie don’t get mad – isn’t he adorable, look (by this time – Taemin makes a beautiful charming
                         cute smile) – oh he is so huggable. I met him by the hallway when he was not in a good mood…

 Taemin:           (batting in looking at Minho) and he gave me a huge hug and a lollipop. Bummie, can I keep your hanky?

 Minho:             seriously Taemin-ah…

 Taemin:           (looking at his brother – quickly sticking his tongue out at the same time pulling his left eye down, softly
                         saying) bblleehhh….(thenafter goes back to face kibum making a cute adorable face) Bummie, you know 
                         I remember you seeing somewhere but I can not recall where but I heard a lot about you from Minho-
                         hyung. He keeps on saying how wonderful and beautiful you are…and he has your picture on the frame
                         displayed in his room.

 Minho:             Taeminnie…shut up…grrr…don’t embarrass me in front of Bummie! (Almost in defeated state because
                         Taemin is stealing his place from Kibum’s time and space)

 Taemin:           well, at least I am honest… Bummie – you are really very pretty and beautiful… Minho-hyung is right and
                        really very lucky getting to know you – but (looks at Minho and scrunches his face) not anymore – now
                        that I am here…

 Kibum:             (chuckles) oh, that’s ok Minnie, Taeminnie baby you see; I also have a picture of your Minho-hyung and 
                         me in my room. He is my best friend you know.

 Minho:             (so happy with Kibum’s response – in wide eyes asks assuring) Really, really?

 Kibum:             Yes – of course, Minnie…

 Taemin:           How about me? Bummie, how will call me?

 Kibum:             (pointing his pointer finger on his lips) hmm… let me think…

 Taemin:           how about you call me – oh yeah you just said it…Baby!! Sounds nice!!

 Kibum:             Oh, okay if that’s how you want – from now on, I will call you Baby Taeminnie, Tae Baby, Baby…yeah – I
                         agree, nice…

 Taemin:           Bummie, can I visit you in your house – I have never been to your house, Minho-hyung has been there…
                         so can I?

 Kibum:             sure one of these days – you can. Sorry if you can’t do surprise visit coz most of the time, I am not
                         around.

 Taemin:           it is ok – Bummie but I really want to play and be with you…

 Kibum:             oh really, why not – I come sometime in your place, would you like that Tae? (looks at Minnie’s gloomy
                         face – chuckles) Minnie, you ok? How about you, like me go to your place and hang-out?

Meanwhile over at Minho’s current condition; sulking, standing walking back and thro kicking leaves here and there – disgustedly annoyed over Taemin’s behavior and sudden closeness with Kibum.

“Why has he become easier to get close to Taemin and what about me, why could not he act towards like that to me – he hugs and kisses Taemin so easily, hhmpph”…

Minho:             (surprised by Kibum’s request) Why not!! I love that…

 Kibum:             ok, I will arrange my time and will let you know…

 Kibum:             Minnie, what’s wrong?

 Minho:             (voice cracking) uuhmm not-nothing… (lips seriously pouting)

 Kibum:             (chuckles at Minho’s behavior) Minnie, come over here – go inside that room – there are mat and futon –
                         get them – we will spread them over here, to accommodate us all?

 Minho:             (suddenly lightens up and heads towards the room) oh, here they are… (goes back to Kibum and Taemin
                         – and pouts when he sees Taemin cuddling Kibum) Bummie, I found them…

 Kibum:             Baby, I need to get up to help Minnie spread the futon and mat…

 Taemin:           (never letting go of the cuddling) let Minho-hyung do it – he is very strong…

 Kibum:             (sighs and looks at the overly irritated Minho offering him his best smile) Minnie, can you manage?

 Minho:             aaaiisshh Taemin-ah, you look like a Koala – you’re clinging to much. Key isn’t a Eucalyptus tree - you’re
                        acting too much. Bummie don’t spoil him… he’ll get used to it. (spreads the mat followed by the futon on
                        top of the latter)

 Kibum:             oh-key…now this is great – we can all lie and rest (carries Taemin and lie down with still Taemin on top 
                         of him)…hold on tight Taeminnie – ok

 Taemin:           (looks up to face Kibum) ok… (Glances at his older brother and gives his brother a mocking grin)

 Minho:             ppsssttt… (In whisper) hey, enough with the cuddling… oiii…are you not embarrassed… and don’t you
                         have class – it still not the end of the school time

 Taemin:           (also in whisper) I wont let go… I don’t care about the class – they are easy. With my smile – my teacher
                         easily gives in… Minyo-hyung, when am around – sharing Kibum hyung is not allowed. Hmmphh…

 Minho:             (again whispering) are you crazy – you are not his bestfriend and I met him first…

 Taemin:           (also again whispering) like I care… so what… I am his baby now…

 Minho:             (still – again in whisper) Baby … you tweep… Am I not enough – I play with you everyday… leave 
                         Bummie with me alone…

 Taemin:           (also still again in whisper) wwaee… I am tired of you – you don’t let me win not even once… and…
                         eewww… I can’t imagine cuddling with you…

 Minho:             (endless whisper) of course, that’s what competition is all about…

 Kibum:             (sighs with the two careless whispers) oooiiii you two – I can hear you so there is no need to whisper…
                         (patting Taemin’s and cupping Minho’s chin) look I have my hands full just with you two… so stop 
                         it…

 Minnie:            Bummie, can I cuddle too?

 Kibum:             aaissh… you really are brothers… ok… come; lucky for the both of you – I don’t have siblings – if I have
                         – I dunno what could have happened…

Then they all laughed out loud…

Chapter 13 Ends Here