Mutism | Sibling Rivalry √

Chapter 48

[Previously]

"I.. "
Hoseok didn't want to admit. He knows that Jihyun told him not to like him anymore.

Jihyun sighed and walked into the living room, disappointed.

[Continue]

Taehyung looks at Jihyun walk away and looks up at Hoseok.
“Would... you be mad if.. I liked Jihyun...?”
His voice was tiny, like he was afraid of his older brother.

Hoseok looked down.
"Ha.. No.. not really.. I can already tell Jihyun is mad at me anyway.. "

Taehyung shakes his head.
“He’s not mad at you... He just.. doesn’t want anyone liking him and you know that..”
He gently hugs his older brother.

Hoseok felt a bit too weak to hug back. A wide smile appeared on his face..

Taehyung looks at him and tilts his head.
“Hoseokie...? Are you okay...?”

"Yea.. I'm okay.. "
Hoseok slowly hugged Taehyung back.

Taehyung nods slowly.
“You can tell me everything. We’re brothers, Okay?”
He whispers.

"Okay.. "
Hoseok smile became softer. He missed this feeling of brother bond..

Taehyung drags Hoseok to the living room, as he looks for Jihyun.
“Jihyun! Do you want to eat macarons?”
He says excitedly.

Jihyun looked at Taehyung a little emotionless.

Hoseok shivered, with a small smile. He really gets disturbed when Jihyun gives off the emotionless stare.

Taehyung stops in his tracks and looks at Jihyun. He then lets go of Hoseoks hand and walks towards the smaller.
“Jihyun.. are you okay?”
He whispers as he gently caresses his cheek.

"I'm fine.. "
Jihyun looks back at what he was staring at. The wall.

Taehyung looks at Hoseok, who also made eyes contact with him, then back at Jihyun. He gently cups Jihyuns cheeks.
“Tell me, Jihyunie. Please. “
He whispers softly.

Hoseok sighed, knowing that it was his fault. He had a wide smile on his face.

Jihyun looked at Taehyung.
"I'm okay, Taehyung! Don't worry.."
His skin was pale, but his eyes had color.

Hoseok looked away. Jihyun was lying.

Taehyung looks at Jihyun deeply.
“I know you're lying. Every time you lie your nose scrunches up the slightest bit and your skin becomes pale. Tell. Me. What’s. Wrong. I already told you, there is no just you or just me, It’s us. “
He says.

"Hm.. That's because I'm seeing if you are aware if I'm lying to you or not. Let's see if I can step up my game a bit~"
Jihyun didn't smile. He just stared at Taehyung.