141.
Attacking from behind, Tae decided to surprise his mother who’s busy watering the flowers.
“Oh!—Oh my, Taehyung!” His mom cried in happiness, a smile immediately painting their faces. They pulled each other for a hug, he missed his mom.
“Good thing you’re here! Your——
siblings are coming home today.” Tae broke the hug, his face looking unbelievable. “S-Siblings?” He stuttered, not believing what he heard.
“Yes! I forgot to tell you before that they’re coming home today. Oh my, I’m very sure you missed them.”
His mom really looked ——
happy because of the news. I mean, maybe it’s because she’s a mother.
But Taehyung on the other side, just nodded. He thought that he’s the only child in this family, but nuh-uh.
“Oh, they’re here!” Tae felt a bit nervous about meeting his siblings, he had no idea ——
if they’re on good terms.
His mom immediately went to the gate, Tae was just frozenly standing there while waiting for his siblings to show up.
There are horses, also some servants. He knew they’re rich, but he’d never experienced this kind of royal-like treatment.—
“Taehyung-ssi!” The girl immediately ran towards him and gave him a hug. Her gummy smile was really contagious and for no reason, it made Tae smile too.
She’s probably his sister.
“Did you miss me? Did you? Aww, really?” She’s really hyper, and she didn’t even wait ——
for Tae to answer her question. She smacked his arm and laughed playfully. She looked younger than Taehyung, so he’s suspecting that it’s his younger sister?
“Yeah, maybe.” He responded in an awkward smile. How is he gonna tell them that they don’t know them?—
A guy came inside too, he looked really intimidating, especially because his eyes we’re like a tiger.
But all those intimidations faded when he showed off his gummy smile. He went to Tae and gave him a hug.
“How have you been?” The guy asked. But Tae felt frozen because ——
he’s still trying to sink it all in his head. “I-I’ve been good. Thank you.” He responded.
All of them we’re about to go inside when their father came in.
“Dad!” The girl cried and immediately ran to her father for a hug. “Just right on time, I missed you too Jennie.”—
But his brother just stood there and saluted to their father. “Good morning, dad.” But their father did not even spare him a glance, just a nod.
Tae felt odd. His brother must have been in the military already since he knew those. But why is his dad ignoring him?—
Their dad went inside with her sister. His mom came to his brother and hugged him.
“Don’t mind him, Yoongi. I know he missed you too.” His mom comforted him and went back inside.
“Hyung, are you okay?” He addressed him ‘hyung’ since he found out that he’s older.—
Yoongi gulped and pulled out a smile. He nodded, “Of course I am. Come on, let’s go inside.”
Tae jus watched him enter the door. He knew he wasn’t okay. But he still felt awkward to ask since he’s not that knowledgeable of what was happening.
He sighed and went inside.
145.
“Good morning, Captain!” Tae entered the office and he saluted to him. Jungkook flinched at the sudden presence and he immediately hid his notebook.
“It’s afternoon, and do you not know how to knock?” He asked, leaning back on his chair with an unamused look.—
Tae’s mouth formed an ‘o’. “Okay, take two!” He immediately went out the room and 3 seconds later, he knocked on the door.
Without waiting for an answer, he went inside again and saluted to him. “Good afternoon, Captain!”
Jungkook chuckled and shook his head.—
“What can I do for you?” Jungkook asked and Tae looked excited. He sat on the chair in front of his table office and placed his feet above the table.
“Well can you get me some Americano, aglio e olio—“ he stopped and looked at Jungkook, only to see his raised eyebrows.—
Tae giggled and quickly got up. “No seriously, I’m just here to say something.” He said.
Jungkook leaned forward and grabbed a paper and read it. “What is it?” He asked.
“Hi.”
Jungkook looked at him with unbelievable eyes. He raised an eyebrow, “Pardon?”
—
“I said hi.” Tae smiled like ‘:3’. He thought it was amusing. “That’s what you’re gonna say?”
Tae nodded, smile still not leaving his face. And his bread cheeks are making him even cuter.
Jungkook massaged him temples, he doesn’t know if he’ll laugh or be annoyed.—
“Look Mr. Kim, I’m a busy person. I have no time for your jokes so If you’re not gonna say something important, please leave.”
Tae pouted and crossed his arms. “A simple ‘hi’ is important too! You know some people needs someone to talk to especially when they’re stressed.”—
“I don’t need someone to talk to.” Jungkook said and started writing on an empty paper, maybe answering some business messages?
“But dad told you to take care of me!” Tae’s pout became even longer.
Jungkook stopped, and spared him a look.—
“Your dad only told me to keep an eye on so he can make sure that you’re attending trainings. I’m a Captain, a soldier — not a baby sitter.” Tae’s mouth flung open by his words.
“You think I’m a baby?” Jungkook felt nervous, he thought he went too far and annoyed him.—
But it was just a false alarm. Tae immediately smiled and bit his lip like he’s controlling himself to smile even more.
“Well, I can be your baby.” He giggled.
But Jungkook was getting a bit pissed. “Please leave.”
Tae’s pout was back again. “You’re no fun.” And went out.