Bullying and the Housekeeper

Bullying and the Housekeeper 2

.01

Inside SHINee's dorm.

Kibum, wearing horn-rimmed glasses and clutching an English book, says he's in a deep study mode these days.

Next to him, Minho is holding an answer sheet.

Jinki, who just finished showering and is shaking off his dripping hair,

all gathered in the living room with annoyed expressions at Jonghyun's call.

"Kibum, Minho, Jinki hyung."

"Yes."

"Yes, hyung."

"Huh?"

Jonghyun seemed to hesitate, then looked at the three of them with a determined look in his eyes.

"I brought Gown-i here as a housekeeper."

"...Huh? What did he just say, hyung?"

"Gown-i ran away."

"Hey, Jonghyun."

"I told the manager hyung, and he said they'd handle it themselves."

"...."

"No one objects, right?"

"Now that even the manager has given permission, what use is there to object?

In this absurd situation, Kibum, Minho, and Jinki

just gaped and listened to Jonghyun.

"I should tell Gown-i to come to the dorm."

Seeing no sign of opposition, Jonghyun chuckled and typed a text.

Kibum, who had been staring at Jonghyun, was slapped by Minho, who told him to study.

He then asked Jonghyun, seemingly genuinely curious.

"By the way, hyung. What kind of person is this girl named Gaun?"

"Gaun? She's freaking cute. I'll be hooked at first sight."

Kibum, disinterested, turns his gaze back to his workbook, saying, "She's so unsellable."

But this time, Jinki is intrigued and asks.

"Is she that cute? How old are you?

Jonghyun, judging by the way you're acting, are we the same age?"

"No, we're the same age as them."

Jonghyun points at Kibum and Minho with his foot at Jinki's words.

"But you're speaking informally?"

"Oh, so what? It's friendly and nice, isn't it?"

"... You're the epitome of unspoken."

"Even hyung would fall for it if he saw it.

You're so damn cute, really."

"Yeah, yeah, you're so foolish."

"... I wonder if everyone else would fall for you if you showed her off for no reason."

Everyone sighed at Jonghyun's unspoken words,

and imagined the mysterious woman known as "Gaun."

How cute must she be for Jonghyun to brag about her like that...

(Knock knock)

"Oh, I guess she's here."

Jonghyun, excited by three knocks, stomped out to open the front door,

and the remaining three waited tensely for Jonghyun to open it.

And when he opened the door... ,

"Ugh, it's cold. Why are you opening the door so late?"

He pouted, dragging his suitcase as he stepped into the dorm.

The woman named "Gaun," whom Jonghyun had been bragging about so much, appeared.

"Huh? Hello! I'm Ban Gaun, Kim Jonghyun's girlfriend!"

Gauun greeted the three of them first with a cute smile.

"Uh, uh? Oh, nice to meet you. I'm the leader, Lee Jin-gi…"

"Oh, I know! It's Onew oppa!

And you're Key and Minho?"

"It's Key, not Key."

"Key, Key. We have to use our language."

"Then why is Onew hyung Onew?"

"Do you know what Onew means?"

"…"

"So it's Onew oppa! You idiot."

Gauwon, who had knocked out the world's Kim Jong-hyun in one blow,

tore his gaze away from Jong-hyun and darted his eyes around.

"Uh, um, but there's one person missing?"

"…"

Silence fell instantly at Gawon's words.

Gauwon tilted his head, wondering, "What is it? Or is it not?"

"Don't worry about it, he."

"Huh? Why?"

"You don't have to worry about it."

"How can you not worry? You're a member!"

"If you tell me not to, then don't."

"... "

At Jonghyun's firm voice, Gaun clenched his jaw and looked at the other three.

But the three simply avoided Gaun's gaze,

and didn't offer any other response.

"Your room is over there. If you need anything, just ask Manager-hyung."

"... Ugh."

Jonghyun's expression softened, but

Gaun's face already soured, and he dragged his bag into his room.

"Are you going to keep it a secret from him?"

"... No."

"What's wrong with him..."

"Why?"

"No, it's nothing."

Minho immediately backed down at Jonghyun's cold tone.

Then, he told Kibum, "Let's go in and do it," and went into his room first.

"Let's go in too, hyung."

"Oh, right..."

*

Gown, pretending to be annoyed by Jonghyun's stern demeanor, entered the room,

frowning at the sight of only a bed and a dresser.

"I'll have to start with this when I get my first paycheck."

Gown muttered as he unpacked his belongings.

After a while, he was absorbed in unpacking,

and muttered, "Oh, the house looks dirty just now." He came out into the living room.

The living room was dark and empty.

Gown, who was usually afraid of the dark, shuddered with an "Ugh,"

but then turned on the light and smiled contentedly.

(Beep, beep beep beep. Beep-)

"... Ah, be quiet."

The sound of the password keys grated on Gown's ears as he was about to do the dishes.

(Knock knock knock)

"…Who…Who is it?"

Gauun, who was debating whether to open the door, opened it at the sound of a loud noise.

"…Uh, uh, who…is it?"

A boy with student-like hair and a school uniform.

…Gauun frowned at the familiar face and looked at the man.

*

Today, Taemin, abandoned in an unfamiliar broadcasting station by the members' harsh words,

left the broadcasting station with a gloomy expression.

It was his first time going to the dorms without a car, and Taemin didn't even know the way,

so the cold air brought tears to his eyes.

(Ah. Mi. Go. I hate seeing her…)

Dozens of calls from "Manager-hyung."

The thought of getting scolded again tomorrow brought tears to his eyes and a sigh to his eyes.

"Where am I, anyway?"

I just randomly came out and walked, avoiding fans, until I found myself in an unfamiliar park.

... Where on earth do I have to go to get to the dorm?

After walking for a while, I finally saw a familiar street.

Ah, Cheongdam-dong.

"Whew..."

A sigh of relief escaped me as I saw the dorm.

But that wasn't the end of my ordeal.

(Beep, beep beep beep. Beep-)

... Looks like they've even changed the password.

(Knock knock knock)

'Please...'

I closed my eyes tightly and knocked, but all I heard was a strange woman's voice.

"...Who...who are you?"

A cute girl in a cute pink apron.

I wasn't sure if it was her, but in any case, she looked like someone his age to Taemin.

"... Uh, who are you?"

At Taemin's words, the woman stared at him intently, then smiled brightly.

She said she'd be vacating the room recently, but she must've moved somewhere new... .

Taemin felt tears welling up in his eyes again,

"I'm sorry," he said, and was about to leave when the woman grabbed him tightly.

"Youngest, this Taemin, right?"

"...Huh?"

"Oh...no? Uh, sorry. Is it Taein?"

"Taemin...yes."

"Right! Right! Come in. I don't know what everyone else is doing, but come on in!"

"...But, over there..."

"Huh?"

"Who are you?"

"Oh, I'm in a gown. Half gown!

I'm ten... nine, and I'm here as a housekeeper!"

At the gown's words, Taemin's eyes widened and he looked at it.

" … Huh?"

"Oh, and I'm Jonghyun's girlfriend!

Gah~ I'm so embarrassed."

Taemin chuckled at Gaun's reaction, who blushed and placed a hand on his cheek.

"Huh? I laughed! But why are you home so late?"

" … Huh?"

"It's already past 1 o'clock.... Wow, there are a lot of bad people at this hour!"

Taemin chuckled awkwardly at Gaun's words, saying, "Just...."

Gauun, who had been listening, seemed to remember something and said, "Ah!" and grabbed Taemin's wrist, dragging him to the kitchen.

" … Uh, uh...."

"How do you do the dishes?"

Taemin looked dumbfounded at Gaun's innocent question, even though she was clearly the housekeeper.

"This is my first time doing this."

"A housekeeper..."

"Heh, yeah. Running away... Anyway! How am I supposed to wash the dishes?"

Finally, Taemin, feeling resigned, soaked a sponge in detergent and scrubbed the dishes.

"Just soap them up, rinse them with water, and then place them here."

"Ah, oh, you're good at washing dishes! You're a top-notch groom!"

"... Huh? Ah..."

Taemin blushed in embarrassment at Gaun's compliment,

Just then, the door to Jonghyun's room opened and Jonghyun came out.