[Contest] Between Friends, Between Lovers
20_Coexistence of Sadness and Happiness
In fact, he was an orphan adopted by my parents before I was born.
My parents never told me they adopted him, but I, being astute, had already guessed it.
Until a few years ago, we got along well like real siblings, so as not to upset our parents.
We were a normal family like any other family, but a few years ago, he ran away from home due to puberty and depression.
Even before he ran away from home, he was mentally abnormal, such as assaulting my parents and me.
Moreover, he drank coffee recklessly even though he knew he was weak to caffeine, and sometimes he behaved in an inhuman way.
In this way, the relationship between us and him gradually withered away, and eventually, it became like a bad relationship.
Deep down, I was proud of my brother for overcoming his depression and coming back, but I couldn't express my feelings through words or actions.
No, I didn't want to do it.
He probably thought he was cured and back to normal, but he was still as sensitive to caffeine as ever.
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혜리
Oh really... why did you drink coffee again?
지훈
I haven't had coffee since I opened the coffee shop - so I had some after a long time... but it's normal, right? I guess I'm all better now.
혜리
Don't get me wrong - it's not normal.
He completely ignored my advice and charged straight at me.
[bang-]
혜리
Please... Now that we're done saying hello, let's take some medicine and get some rest, okay?
I stopped him from coming and grabbing my shoulder even though I hit the wall with a loud noise, and tried to calm him down.
I tried to block him with both hands with all my might, but it was impossible for a high school girl to stop a man who was just in his twenties and had lost his mind.
He stopped me and grabbed my chin.
혜리
Ugh...what are you doing;
[Tiring ringing ringing ringing ringing↗]
The door opened and someone took off their shoes and came into the house.
엄마
Oh my - thank you, Jungkook^^
정국
Hey, what's wrong? Next time you lift something this heavy, call me!
엄마
Hye-ri would be happy-
정국
But where should I put this?
I met eyes with Jeongguk, who was turning his head here and there and asking his mother.
When I saw Jeongguk's surprised face, the tears I had been holding back poured out like a waterfall.
He must have been surprised too, because he quickly put down the hand that was holding my chin.
지훈
Why did this kid come here?
혜리
Let's stop this - sniffle -
The atmosphere grew colder as Mom came towards us from the kitchen.
엄마
Lee Ji-hoon...what are you doing here..?
지훈
What's going on? It's my house, so why would you come? LOL
I quickly grabbed Jeongguk's hand and went into my room.
정국
How... did it happen?
혜리
Come home today,
정국
No, I understand that, but what was that thing that my brother was holding his chin for?
혜리
Are you jealous?
정국
Just answer me first-
혜리
That bastard is weak to caffeine and just charges at me, right? Phew-
정국
You cried because you were scared...
혜리
It was even scarier because I couldn't remember what happened.
Jeongguk wiped away the tear stains that had flowed down her face with his long, warm hands.
정국
It's fortunate that nothing happened.
혜리
(Nod)
정국
Okay, I'll hug you.
As Jeongguk spread his arms wide, he dug into them.
Tears were welling up in her eyes, but the corners of her mouth were turned up.