The incident that Jinyoung experienced is now traumatizing Bambam and Yugyeom. Jaebum did not allow the two to meet and apologize to Jinyoung who is now given a 2-3-day break at home for fear of something happening after what he received. Even though Jinyoung was getting bored, the trauma he had had before made his body weak. Although singing and dancing are not a problem for his heart and lungs, the actions of Bambam and Yugyeom reduce their ability to master breathing techniques to sing. Jaebum was very angry about that. He thought twice about recruiting both of them into the club for fear of hurting Jinyoung again. Although Youngjae could see that Bambam and Yugyeom had promised never to do it again.
That day became the last day Jinyoung rested at home and both Jaebum's father and the doctor had stated that Jinyoung had returned to health and was ready to carry out activities at his school as a student and move with Jaebum and the others.
"I didn't know that Jaebum became very protective of you." Jinyoung could see Jaebum's father chuckling, some of the people who loved and looked after Jinyoung.
"Maybe because of trauma and what happened to me on my first day of school," Jinyoung let out a small sigh with a smile, but Jaebum's father did not see him disappointed and sad. The trauma seemed to have become the past for Jinyoung.
"Trauma huh," Jinyoung blinked. "I've heard it from your sister about this." Jinyoung blinked again.
He remembered, that aside from the infirmary teacher and Jaebum, Jinyoung never told Jaebum's father. Somehow the man found out easily without Jinyoung need to tell it.
Has Jaebum-hyung's abilities decreased from his father? Jinyoung murmured softly thinking about that possibility.
Jinyoung nodded. "I'm sorry I never told you."
"Ah, no, it's not a problem. After all it's your decision to tell it or not. " Jinyoung blinked when he saw Jaebum's father trying to calm Jinyoung who felt guilty about not saying anything. "You haven't decided to stay here any longer or not, and I think you're still adjusting to the environment and ourselves," Jinyoung frowned, somehow Jaebum's father could read his mind, before nodding slightly. "You can tell it after you have been convinced to live with us and trust us completely, you know, I am very happy when you are here." Jinyoung blinked in surprise. "Jaebum is slowly, starting to change."
"Changed? Jaebum-hyung? " Jinyoung tilted his head in confusion. He did not know that Jaebum was trying to change, or rather the father who saw the growth of his only child.
"In the past, the father was indeed quite quiet and always busy with what became his passion." Jinyoung could see the father chuckling.
Passion huh? Jinyoung blinked. You mean Jaebum-hyung's favorite, which is music? Jinyoung remembered how Jaebum, who was already so serious when it came to music and songs, could forget things and how heaps of paper with words strewn about in their club rooms.
"That's not a bad thing, everyone also knows. Even better, he has something that can be continued and lived as desired, and might make money to continue. Not a few who do not have dreams to achieve, like Jaebum. " The father turned to Jinyoung who listened carefully. The boy nodded in understanding.
A dream, I also want to have it. Jinyoung blinked again. Ah, I found it, too right? Yesterday at the music store?
The father could only smile at the expression Jinyoung showed.
"Jaebum is indeed a child who was like that from childhood. He who doesn't have a brother or sister, makes everything here is his. But he isn't spoiled, that's what makes me so grateful. " Jinyoung saw his father put on a gentle expression of relief.
Jinyoung grabbed the blanket. "...What about, Jaebum-hyung's mother?" The father was surprised to hear that question. "I-if you want to tell me! Th-that's all..." Jinyoung lowered his head, feeling embarrassed and uneasy stepping out of the boundary that both of them had made. Jinyoung is still a stranger and hasn't decided to stay there longer or not. But his curiosity towards his adopted brother, made Jinyoung himself felt a lot of changes in him. Jaebum seemed to teach him how to live.
The father smiled. "No problem." Jinyoung looked up slowly. "I know you trust me the same way you trust Jaebum and his friends. We want you to trust us too. " Jinyoung doesn't know how to feel about Jaebum's family. Until now, it was his family who considered him important and special. As if his existence is only one and is irreplaceable by anyone. Jinyoung was both relieved and happy to want to cry right then and there. Jinyoung nodded steadily. "She had already gone before us, when Jaebum was in the 3rd grade of middle school."
Jinyoung widened his eyes in surprise. He looked up and found his father putting on a sad expression. Jinyoung regretted having to remind his father of something that he and Jaebum didn't want to remember.
"...I'm sorry."
Jinyoung could see Jaebum's father chuckling. "I told you its fine." Jinyoung nodded and raised his head to look at his father. "Well, I've never seen him cry, maybe not yet." Jinyoung can see him stand up. "Who knows, for some reason, and I hope that is happy, he cries again in front of you." Jinyoung widened in surprise. The father smiled at Jinyoung's reaction. "We already trust you, Jinyoung. We also hope that your sister can work as well as possible without the need to force himself. And, you can stay with us, so you can take care of it well."
Jinyoung blinked before chuckling. The father is joking, even though it contains a little hope. Because Jinyoung's parents had died, he felt that Jinyoung and his brother had been accepted by his father and Jaebum himself. Certainly, this house, which he considered quiet, would become very crowded with Jaebum and Jinyoung's friends at school.
I want to try it. I wish I could fulfill that request.
Jinyoung looked up, with certainty. The father grabbed the door handle and opened it slowly. "Let me fulfill that desire." Shocked, Jaebum's father turned his head. Jinyoung smiled. "I also want to stay here, and hope to make the situation that you feel lonely become crowded and warm." Jinyoung grabbed the blanket again. "Even though it is possible, both my sister and I, will trouble you, make you angry and upset, and could have us expelled ..."
"I'll make sure that doesn't happen, Jinyoungie." The boy looked up and found a smile of relief on his father's face. "Welcome, Jinyoung. Let's achieve that happiness together."
Tears welled up in an instant in Jinyoung's eyes, before Jinyoung smiled. The tears flow, Jinyoung let it, because it is tears full of happiness.
"Thank you, I'm home!"
Jinyoung smiled teeth and nothing else was expected by his father other than that of Jinyoung, Jinyoung's adopted brother who will now be of their family status soon with his sister.
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After the father accepted Jinyoung's decision to settle in his residence and Jaebum, he called Jinyoung's sister to preach it. Of course, he will ask Jinyoung to inform his sister later. He saw Jaebum coming together with his friends.
"Welcome home, Jaebum."
"I'm home." Jaebum nodded at his father while replying to his father.
"Good afternoon!"
The five of them cheered together at Jaebum's father who was greeted with a broad smile.
"Jinyoung's room is next to Jaebum's room." He said while pointing before returning to his phone.
"Did you call someone?" Jaebum asked with raised eyebrows. The father nodded.
"Old friend. You go relax with them in Jinyoung's room."
Jaebum who was somewhat hesitant with the answer nodded. "Thank you."
"Jinyoung has been up since a while ago, he's bored." Add the father before the telephone he is currently doing is connected.
Jaebum opened the door to Jinyoung's room, found his younger brother was lying on the bed with a few books that Jaebum lent him as a substitute for his boredom at home. He only wears a black shirt covered with white sweater which is his favorite. The boy looked up and a smile broke out on his face.
"Jaebum-hyung! Are you coming back?"
"Ah, I'm home, Jinyoungie."
"Welcome home." Jaebum smiled.
Somehow it feels warmly welcomed and saw someone smiling at you about your presence around him.
"Jinyoungie!! You don't miss me?? " Jinyoung blinked in surprise when he saw Jackson forced his way into Jinyoung's room by pushing Jaebum in front of him.
"Hey!" Jaebum grumbled when Jackson made it in and gave a triumphant smile.
"Jinyoung-hyung! I came to bring your favorite banana!" said Youngjae while lifting a small bag up, showing it to Jinyoung.
"Youngjae-ah! I am glad to hear that!" The innocent child immediately approached Jinyoung and Jaebum's younger brother rubbed his head.
"Hehe! I am really happy to see Jinyoung-hyung while eating this fruit! Looks very cute!" Jinyoung smiled.
"You're also adorable, Youngjae-ah."
Jaebum sighed softly seeing the closeness of Jinyoung and Youngjae, like a brother and sister who were very close and loved each other.
"Youngjae is more attached to him than you are, Jaebum."
"I'm really happy." Mark blinked to see Jaebum no longer blushing and seemed to feel relieved. "I'm glad my adopted brother feels comfortable here."
Mark blinked again. Has Jaebum forgotten his feelings for Youngjae? Mark turned to Jinyoung who was now hugged by Jackson and laughed at him. Youngjae grumbled because he wanted to hug Jinyoung but was blocked by Jackson.
Is Jaebum now, more like Jinyoung than Youngjae?
"Jaebum."
"Hm?" Jaebum turned to Mark who called without looking at his face.
"Do you not like Youngjae anymore?" Jaebum blinked confused before answering.
"I love him." Mark turned his head now. "Just as I like Jinyoung."
Mark frowned. "You know that's not what I meant."
Jaebum blinked to see Mark annoyed, before finally understanding the purpose of his male friend who was older than him. Jaebum sighed softly.
"I don't understand myself, Mark." The man raised his eyebrows. "I still like it, love it, just as I like and love all of you and Jinyoung." Jaebum frowned. "But if it's with Jinyoung, there's something I don't usually do with Youngjae."
Mark tapped Jaebum on the shoulder. "Explain. I do not blame you or what. I just wonder why you tried so hard for Youngjae before, now it doesn't look like that anymore." A red hue adorns Jaebum's cheek. "As if someone is distracting you from him more than usual."
Jaebum blinked. "You think that my attention is starting to focus on Jinyoung?" Mark nodded steadily.
"It's not a bad thing or something you should hide." Mark explained. "I just hope you don't forget the feelings you felt for Youngjae or the attention you gave him."
Jaebum sighed softly. "Of course not, Mark. Calm down. " Mark turned to Jaebum who seemed to give him an expression not to worry. "I have never forgotten it, and it was the happiest thing I had felt for someone." Mark nodded. "However, every time I see Jinyoung, there is something that makes me feel various things with him."
"Various things?" Mark asked while blinking. Jaebum nodded.
"You know, when with Youngjae, I just want to see him happy. Its innocent and obedient as well as pleasant makes my heart nice and warm every day. I will try hard to keep that thing from him and not disappear at all." Mark nodded. "When I'm with Jinyoung, there are times when I feel both sad and hurt. When I saw him looking at something with a sad look, I felt like returning the smile and laughter he was supposed to put on like Youngjae did. I don't want to see that sadness on Jinyoung's face."
Both of them saw Jackson and Youngjae busy fighting over what Youngjae had brought to Jinyoung. Jaebum's adopted sister only laughed at the busy people.
"I feel that Jinyoung, who is smiling and laughing, must be more suitable for him than having to feel sad and put on an expression that not everyone wants to see." Jaebum frowned. "At least I thought, what can I do to return the smile on Jinyoung's face? Not being able to do that makes my chest hurt."
Mark blinked. "You never felt like doing that to Youngjae?"
"Of course, you guys, too." Jaebum chuckled. "But, when it comes to Jinyoung, it's very difficult. I have to fight harder than I did for Youngjae." Jaebum frowned again. "I want to protect him. I want to prove that I can do it, and he can do what he wants to do so far."
Mark put on an expression of being aware of one thing. "Change." Jaebum nodded. "You want to give Jinyoung a place to be able to smile and laugh, as well as change the person he wants to change as well as possible." Jaebum nodded again.
"I want myself to be the place where he can do all that. Smiling, laughing, crying, sad, and so on. " Jaebum clutched his chest. "I want him to trust me to do it all."
Mark rolled his eyes. The first time he saw Jaebum run that fast for someone. The first time he saw Jaebum felt down and disappointed at what he did to someone. The first time he saw Jaebum easily communicating with someone, even though it was very difficult for those with friends. The first time he saw Jaebum, wanting to try more for someone and as if he was happy. Mark smiled broadly.
You love him, Jaebum?
Mark tapped Jaebum's shoulder. "Mark?"
"You love Jinyoung, Jaebum-ah?"
Jaebum who blinked heard it immediately blush red as a tomato. "W-what do you mean by that?!"
Everyone turned to hear Jaebum blush and shout at Mark who chuckled.
"Come on, admit it, Jaebum. After all that I say I can only conclude like that you know." Add Mark still with laughter.
"Wh-?! Don't laugh at me Mark!" Jaebum put his arm around Mark's neck. "I only answer what you ask me right?!"
"What's wrong?" Jackson raised eyebrows in surprise when Jaebum grumbled with a blushing face and Mark was still laughing.
"I'll help you with all my strength, just relax."
"Who said I need your help?! And I didn't say that at all!!"
"Hee? So, are you still with him, Jaebum-ah?" Jaebum who grumbled annoyed and screamed.
"STOP IT!!"
Jaebum's father, who finished speaking with Jinyoung's sister by telephone, could only smile and sigh softly.
"The first time you are noisy like this, Jaebum." The father closed his eyes. "Is it because of Jinyoung's presence that you have become like this?"
Jaebum's father hopes that their daily life, which sometimes feels lonely, becomes crowded thanks to Jinyoung's presence.