Dogs

25.

JB

We had returned back to the dorm and I had yet to pop the question, the opportunities slipping by each time I hesitated. Our manager was waiting there for us, greeting us as we entered.

"Hey Hyung" Youngjae called out, waving happily.

"Hyung" I bowed my head.

"You two must be tired" he nodded, scanning us both.

"I'm okay" I nodded, carrying the luggage into our room.

Our manager lingered around, looking like he wanted to say something more but hesitated.

"Go shower first Jae" I encouraged, nudging Youngjae into the room.

Youngjae nodded with a muffled yawn, turning to give me one last look before heading into the room.

"Hyung?" I called, turning to face him as he stood there looking at me.

"I heard what happened" he mumbled, looking worriedly at me.

"I'm fine hyung" I sighed, running my hand through my hair slightly.

"I just thought you're better. Especially with Youngjae around" he muttered quietly.

"I am. He means a lot" I confessed, feeling my heart clench. I bowed my head slightly, dropping my gaze to my hands and thinking of our rings.

"I need to marry him" I added softly after a beat, wanting to let him know.

"You need to?" he asked, confused by my choice of words.

"Need" I confirmed, looking up at him. He nodded back at me as our eyes met, smiling widely at me.

We stood there facing each other, his wide smile still plastered on his face that it was creeping me out.

"What?" I frowned, folding my arms behind me awkwardly.

"It's just nice to hear you talk about something other than the others and work" he smiled.

"Yeah. I guess" I nodded slowly back at him, not even realising that we never spoke about these things before.

"Anyway. Go enjoy your quiet time with Youngjae" he smiled, patting my shoulder before turning to leave.

I stood there rooted for awhile, realising how much I've changed because of Youngjae. My world has become so much wider, open and brighter because of him...

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From: Bring it

From: Taejoon
Drinks anyone?
Dinner anyone?
Hello?
Such disrespect to a hyung. Wow.

From: Yoon
I'm older.

From: Taejoon
GOT SOMEONE TO REPLY. WOO.
Drinks?

From: Yoon
Fine.
Jaebum?

From: Taejoon
Yo rude boy

From: Yoon
He might be tired.
Their tour ended not too long ago if I remember correctly

From: Taejoon
It's been forever since we've seen him

From: Yoon
Yeah. Anyway.
Thursday. XX bar. 10pm.
Come if you can.

From: Taejoon
What?! Not today?!
Fine. Thursday then.
Both of you better show or imma get myself some new friends.