Chapter 9 (1/1)

Haeun’s P.O.V Everything happened so fast. I remember about myself being blurred about the sudden meet of Daehyun who was actually a friend to my brother. In this world when everything happens so fast, it’s hard to sit back, take the time and contemplate.My eyes wandered to Daehyun who was at the backyard playing with Eunsol, enjoying himself. I leaned on the door looking at them with my arm crossed. It was good to see that Daehyun and Eunsol were getting a lot closer now and they were being comfortable to each other.Not knowing that, a smile actually appeared on my face.“Enjoying your view, noona?” I was startled at the voice and saw a tall gigantic baby walking toward me. I chuckled and nodded, “Very much, Junhong. I’m just too fond looking at them.” I looked back and Daehyun and Eunsol who were chasing each other and kept on laughing. Their laughter were my favorite ringtone now.“You’re lucky, noona.”Something sound stiff in his voice, I turned back to him and asked, “What’s wrong, Junhong?” He just shook his head and said, “Nothing’s wrong, noona.” I looked at him trying to make some eye contact but this tall guy avoided it and I gave him ‘you can always talk to me’ looks.“I’m just not ready to tell anyone, yet.”Poor Zelo. He kept his feelings to himself and didn’t express himself very well. I gave her a sisterly hugged and patted her back, “You can count on me, Junhong. You’re a family now, you know?” I whispered to him. “I will not force you to talk it with me but you have so many people around you to listen to you. Don’t bothered to keep it by yourself.”He nodded slowly and sniffled back some tears. He’s crying. Poor little boy.“Thank you, noona. I love you.” Zelo hugged me back and pulled away. Zelo was like my little brother now, I don’t mind though having him as little brother since he was really close to Jongup and would spend lots of times together with us. “I love you too, Junhong.”He flashed a sincerely small smiled and went into the living room to join his hyungs playing the video games. I turned my gazed back to Daehyun and Eunsol who was lying on the dirty lawn. All of sudden, the day turned dark and it was windy.“Daehyun, Eunsol. Go inside now. It’s going to be raining soon.” I asked them to go inside and they did without hesitating for a moment. They smelled awful when they walked pass me. “You two stink!” I covered my nose and looked at Eunsol who was smiling.“Then, do you want to help me shower?”Jung. Daehyun.I blushed and kept on blinking. “Not in front of Eunsol,” I shot him a glared and he just laughed. “I’ll be right back,” Daehyun said to me and dragged Eunsol with him. I shrugged and went to the living room and saw the place was scattered with snacks and stuffs.Eunji was with them too! What a surprise, Jung Eunji.I looked at the clock that was hang on the wall, it took me a while to read it and it says, ‘5:32PM’. Well, I should get things ready for dinner. Dinner for 9 people is normal to me. The boys went here quite a lot of time. It’s like it’s their house too, but well. I don’t mind. We have lots of empty room though.I made my way to the kitchen and started to think what kind of meals should I prepared. “Let me help you, Haeun.” I looked at the door and saw Himchan entering the kitchen. Well, Himchan is like our mother. He treated us like his own children and he gave us the motherly vibes.“Y-You’re my guest, I can’t let you do that.”Himchan gave me ‘so what’ looks and just went to find the ingredient for a while. I looked at him inside the kitchen and he was serious of helping me to cook. “What should we— What? Do I look like a ghost entering this kitchen of yours?” Himchan snorted out.I shook my head and followed Himchan. We’ve decided to cook 5 different plates which are; Ddukbokkie, Dakjuk, Yangnyeom Tokdak, Bulgogi and Kimchi. I know it’s a lot but there’s a lot food monsters living under the same rooftop as me.I was to focus on cutting the onions, vegetables, the chicken and etc. Not knowing that Himchan was staring at me besides me. “You’re one lucky girl, Haeun-ah.” I looked at Himchan and raised my eyebrows, “What do you mean?”“Daehyun didn’t get easily attached with a woman, I’m surprised when he said he really really wants to marry you.” Himchan confessed. I understand what he means though. Meeting after the incident and 3 years later somehow can get easily hard to fall in love with someone whom you met back then.I nodded and continued myself to cut the ingredients. “And Daehyun needs to know that you are special and a precious one.” I looked at him and give him looks, chuckling. “I am saying the truth, you know.” Himchan added again. Kim Himchan, the guy who loves to nag and brag at the same time but his words are so much true that you can’t even deny it.“Why would you say like that though?”I was curious why Himchan would say those things. Himchan sighed and said, “If he ever laid his hand on you, number one; I am sure enough that Jongup and Daehyun would get into a fight and they would create a lot and big messy. Number two; any other girls would seriously abort their own children if the father didn’t take full responsibility and filled lawsuit for abusing. Number three; I’m saying this as your oppa, you are even precious to me even though I barely know you. I just didn’t know why I have this kind of feeling towards you. So don’t bother to talk to me if you need anything.”I smiled at his words, feeling protected and special. He pulled me into a hug. A hug that mothers always give to her children, that was the feeling. I pulled away and said softly, “Thank you, Himchan oppa.” I thanked him and he just smiled and nodded. “You’re welcome, my dongsaeng.”The two of us started cooking after the talk, we both we’re so focus on preparing the dinner for all of us. Eunji would always go to the kitchen to ask if we need help but I insisted. I owed her a lot for taking care of Eunsol whenever I was so busy.--“Dinner’s ready!” Himchan shouted, enough to make everyone hear him. I placed the last meal on the table, I saw Eunsol running from up stair with Daehyun trailing behind her. I chuckled and smiled. “Eomma, what—“ Eunsol gasped and continue her talk, “Chicken!”The dining table soon gathered with the boys, Eunji, Eunsol and myself. Everyone was enjoying their food, no one utters any word even Eunsol who was busy eating her chicken. My little angel really loves chicken. Jongup looked at me and frowned, same as Youngjae but I gave the two of them ‘don’t worry’ looks.“Oh? Why are you only eating the Bulgogi and Kimchi?”Daehyun asked which earned lots of stared from everyone. “Eomma had chicken allergy, and she also she can’t eat spicy foods.” I looked at Eunsol and she really did give some explaination to everyone while she was still and too focus on her chicken.I changed my gaze to Himchan who had the most worried look. I felt guilty though. I was the one who suggested to cook everything but he finally found out that I can’t eat these foods. Himchan get up from his seats and walked to the kitchen. What is he doing?Just then, a plate was placed in front of me. I looked at the lender and Himchan just smiled at me and said, “You should have at least told me that you can’t eat chicken and spicy things.” I looked at the plate and Himchan actually cook Bolognese pasta.“Thank you,” was the only words that I can manage to say. Everyone smiled at me and they continued to eat. Throughout the dinner, we shared jokes, stories and laughter together. I can precisely feel that we’re getting close to each other now.---Daehyun and I decided to do the dishes. Daehyun had help me to clean the tables and swept the floors. I was busy cleaning the plates and rinsed it up. Suddenly, hands were on my waist. Daehyun back hugged me. “D-Daehyun, what are you doing?”“I missed you,” he said. He said he missed me. Daehyun is being clingy now. I mean he likes to kiss me, hug me and touch me whenever he wants. I don’t mind it but he did it every time when Eunsol was with us. “Daehyun,” I turned around and we were just inches away. I gulped at the closeness between him and myself. I want to avoid him by walking a little to the back but I can’t.Daehyun was getting closer. I bend backward trying to avoid him but he kept on getting close. Unknowingly, tears escaped from his eyes. It dropped on my cheeks. Why was he crying? That’s all I thought of.End of Haeun’s P.O.V