"Oh, oppa, my aunt made me something delicious today. After she's done, come over to my house."
["I was already hungry, so this is a huge win. I'll be there soon."]
Thump,
As soon as we hung up, we were busy. Beomgyu was hastily inflating balloons, tying strings to stick them to the wall, Subin was setting up a cake, and next to him, Sujin was setting up a bunch of delivery food she'd ordered.
"It's coming soon"
"Isn't Yeonjun crying because he's touched?"
"Ugh... Is that so?"
***
"Oh, what the heck- is this really why you guys called me?.."
Contrary to our expectations that he would never cry, just laugh and bounce around, it was a surprise! As soon as he did it, he burst into tears and hugged us, all grown men. Why are you crying, mister?
My brother, who had turned his back and was wiping away tears, blew out the candles on the cake Soobin was holding. Soojin blew the candles at the same time, and I handed her the gift.
"Honey, we saved up money to buy this. You have to do well on the CSAT."
".. I never even thought of that, guys"
"We never thought you'd cry either."
"Hey, are you kidding me, Choi Beom-gyu?"
"My brother really studies hard and takes the CSAT."
"You too, soon"
"Where are you going to college?"
"Gather them all. We have to get there somehow."
I won't be able to see you often once you go to college. At my words, my brother put down the fork he was using to scoop up the cake and ruffled my hair.
I didn't like the idea of my hair being messed up, so I hit my brother on the shoulder with my fist, but he seemed to be in a good mood and giggled.
"You guys are probably busier. You're in your third year of high school now."
"We used to always hang out together, but now we can't."
"What are you talking about - I said no"
Yeonjun oppa reassured me, his voice cracking. Of course, I couldn't help but notice Beomgyu's disapproving gaze, but I remained silent. With Yeonjun oppa's personality, he'll definitely have a ton of friends in college. I knew he cared for us, but... I just felt like this happiness would be my last.
"Kim Yeo-ju, are you going to get scolded? What are you thinking right now? Are you thinking bad thoughts?"
"...Oh, no?"
"I don't know you... Ugh"
As soon as Yeonjun tried to hug me, Beomgyu pulled me closer. I lost my balance and fell into Beomgyu's arms.
My brother, who saw that, said, "He's a bad guy," and glared at Beomgyu.
Regardless, Beomgyu held me tightly like a precious doll. Anyway, Choi Beomgyu's jealousy is intense...
"So, are you all going to sleep?"
Soojin looked at me. "Why are you staring at me so brightly?" I asked. Then I looked at Beomgyu. It seemed like Beomgyu was deliberately turning his head away.
"Ah, Choi Beom-gyu, you have to give permission for Yeo-ju and I to sleep together!"
"You and Choi Soo-bin can sleep alone."
"Is that what you mean, you idiot!"
"..Hey, do you want to go to sleep?"
..Nod-. Beomgyu, I'm sorry. I want to play. As he nodded while looking around, Beomgyu bit his lips for a moment and thought, then said to Soobin.
Hey, give me some clothes to change into.
***
"How about my pajamas?"
"Hey, you packed your bags with the intention of sleeping over."
"No... I don't know, just in case-"
I can't stop Seo Su-jin... I wore Subin's short-sleeved shirt and shorts
Beomgyu wore an oversized long-sleeved shirt and black training pants.
The reason I'm the only one wearing short sleeves and shorts is... Choi Soobin's clothes were too big, so there was nothing I could do about it. Yeonjun oppa and Beomgyu were in the bathroom, and Soobin was showering, so it was just the two of us, Soojin and I, for the first time in a while.
"So what is the real Subin like?"
"Oh, that sound again. Is there nothing but love stories in your life?"
"Ah, Choi Soo-bin really seems interested!"
"...What, what! Whatever!"
"Your face is red."
You guys are talking about me again.
Just then, Subin came out, shaking her head. Sujin was startled, but then pretended nothing happened and just watched TV. I thought it was cute, so I grabbed Sujin's cheek, and she whined, "Ouch!" "A kitten?" I asked. "What the...
As soon as my brother and Beomgyu came back from outside, I washed my hands. Beomgyu went into the bathroom, saying he needed to shower. I waited for him while Soojin and I watched TV. I saw my brother, who had been lying on the sofa, rolling around, fiddling with his phone. Then, he suddenly got up and said something that was quite remarkable.
"Hey, aren't we going to drink?"
"..Are you crazy? What kind of accident are you going to cause?"
"Do you think I look like someone who would get into trouble if I drink?"
..Ugh. It looks like that. Soojin, who was laughing at my answer, took the phone from Yeonjun oppa's hand and placed it neatly on the table and said. Now, you are not allowed to touch the phone.
"Hey, let's go to the convenience store together."
"Why? Just stay here."
"let's go"
"Stubbornness... Okay. Yeoju, we'll go."
Yeonjun said, stuffing his wallet into his pocket. I nodded roughly, and Soojin and her brother hurried out. Why were they leaving so hastily?
After about 10 more minutes, Beomgyu came out, and Soobin also came out of the room well-prepared, looking fluffy. As soon as Beomgyu came out, he naturally looked for his phone and looked around twice.
I saw him brushing his hair with one hand and scrolling the screen with the other. And Beomgyu's expression quickly hardened.
"...Seo Su-jin and Choi Yeon-jun left?"
"Yeah, it's been about 10 minutes since I left... But why?"
When I looked at the screen that Beomgyu showed me without saying anything, I broke out in a cold sweat.
Just as I was thinking, “Kim Ye-rim is really crazy,” Beomgyu opened his mouth in a hurry.
"This isn't what I replied to."
...Fucked. I think Choi Yeonjun saw it.