Chapter 9... Do I make it two?

"Don't leave me"

I turned around, facing him with his hands still wrapped around me. "I won't...now let me go take a shower" I ruffled his hair giving a reassuring smile.

"I think you realized that my dad is homophobic...he might be saying things that'll hurt you in the near future but I promise you, I will stand by you forever" I know that I should be getting rid of my feelings for Yeol but his words just made me forget about my morals.

I engulfed him into a hug "Not like you have a choice" And my craziness hit again.

Yeol sighed, broke the hug and flicked my forehead causing me to groan in pain. "I do have a choice, dummy.... Mind you I'm not a good guy so be happy that you get to see my niceness"

"Whatever I'm going to shower" I hissed and entered the bathroom.

Showering quick was my thing but for Hanyeol, it was a chance to hold a concert; singing and rapping to kpop songs without missing a lyric. I'm not surprised that he's best friends with Jangmi.

After all the glowing up and revenge outfitting, we were done and it was just 5:30. We decided to make breakfast for everyone, well I meant to say I made the breakfast because cooking and Hanyeol don't go together. "While you make the omelettes, I'll make the toast"

"Okay cool... wait why is there smoke coming out of the toaster?!" I screamed running to the the toaster to turn it off.

"The smoke is to make smokey toast"

"You know what, just set up the table and I'll do the cooking" I went back to cooking while Yeol did what I asked and in 30 minutes we were done.

Funny how immediately we finished, everyone else was coming to the dining room. Well uncle Daesik had a flight by 6:45AM and the airport was 20 minutes from home so he had little time to eat breakfast.

"Good morning Mom" I said kissing my mom on the cheeks and leading her to her seat.

"Good morning family.... Have a nice breakfast that I didn't prepare" Yeol said making everyone laugh. "I'm so glad we're not eating smokey toast"Saebyeol held her chest in a sign of relief causing another round of laughter.

"Enough joking...uhm Seoyul, Hanyeol... good job with the breakfast and good luck with your performances today" Uncle Daesik said looking guilty and apologetic.

"Thanks father" Yeol gave a slight bow. I think that despite the fact that Yeol's mother death misunderstanding has been settled, he hasn't totally opened up to his dad or yet let himself be too friendly with others. I feel like he is broken and it'll take too long to fix him. If I could stay by his side forever just as a brother to help him, I'll be glad but would I be able to hold myself?

Due to my thoughts of Yeol, I was staring into space and sighing inwardly. I didn't think anyone would notice but mom did. "Earth to Yul" she waved her hands in front of my face bringing me back to reality. "uhm... Thanks uncle"

"Don't be worried about your performance, you can do it" Mom assured me and I gave her a little smile back.

Few minutes later uncle Daesik and mom left for the airport while Yeol and I left for school. Aunt Sujin and Saebyeol agreed to do the dishes.

The ride to school was rather quiet because I was just not in the mood to talk to anyone.

"Seoyul... we're here" Yeol said exiting me from my daze.

"Oh..." I said alighting from the bike. I took off the helmet and started walking into the school when Yeol pulled me back and gave me a look of worry. "What is it?"

"Nothing..." I replied trying to free myself from his grip but it was to no avail.

"I know you're lying but I won't force you to tell me. I just want you to come with me"

"Where?"

"To my secret vent space" he said pulling me to the rooftop. I must admit that it's pretty to look at the morning sky from here. "Welcome to Lee Hanyeol's space" Yeol beamed causing me to smile.

"It's beautiful and breathtaking but I expected it to be a lair" Don't judge me! It suits his bad boy image.

"Let's take a picture" We took different photos, both silly and beautiful ones before lying on the floor and listening to love songs.

Although I enjoyed the rooftop time, it was adding to my problems because I was falling deeper and deeper for my own brother and I can't help it. "Can I kiss you?"

Did I hear clearly? Yeol wants to kiss me?

"w-what did you say?"

"Nothing... let's go. Morning assembly starts in 5 minutes" Yeol stood up, dusted his clothes and turned to leave but I ran to him and locked our lips together. He was frozen but soon he kissed me back. It seemed as if we both wanted this for long. His lips were soft and so was the kiss.

We pulled back as the assembly bell brought us back to reality and I felt my face heat up. I'm definitely avoiding Yeol forever.

"I've got to go... I'm so sorry for doing that" I ran out of there like my life depends on it.

The assembly was pretty short and all performers were asked to go prepare and be on standby. After dressing up, I was waiting with the others for my group's turn to perform. In the meantime, mom, Aunt Sujin and Saebyeol arrived. I didn't actually know Saebyeol was going to make it but I guess she skipped classes to come.

I was feeling quite elated about my performance but for a fact that I had to face Hanyeol sooner or later made me nervous. I really like him but I can't forget that we're technically brothers even if it's half and brothers don't fall for or kiss each other. Arrghhh! This is fudging embarrassing.

"What are you doing, spacing out?" Jangmi snapped her fingers in front of my face taking me out of my billion thoughts of Yeol.

"Uhh nothing..." I lied. It was pretty obvious because Jangmi was looking at me intensely. I mean it was obvious but even if I was a great liar, she'd figure it out since she could figure if her favorite idols were faking something.

"You know I don't believe you, right." Jangmi deadpanned and I nodded. "... well, we'll talk later about that. Where's your brother?"

Why did the word 'brother' hurt so much?

"I don't know. Call him" I replied frowning.

"Wait! Don't tell me that scumbag started bullying you again..." Jangmi is the overly dramatic and protective friend you don't want to get rid of.

I sighed letting out a small chuckle as I shook my head. "You're being too dramatic... he'd never bully me since I got you. Why are you looking for Yeol?"

Jangmi rolled her eyes as if someone did something stupid. "it's Seungjun..." I didn't quite catch what she meant. "Did he do something bad or stupid?"

"It's the latter...he ate the uncooked doughnut dough and now he's living in the lavatory" Jangmi laughed at the thought. Gosh! The sibling vibe they emit is hilarious.

"So....wait! Our performance needs 7 members

he plays Jimin. What do we do? We're on soon" I was in full panic mode because for some reason this performance meant so much to me.

"Chill... I don't know if you already know but your brother is good at dancing"

"I know... I cau-

"What are you all talking about?" Yeol came from behind and back hugged me resting his head on my shoulders. I swear I was frozen in time, my heart was beating nonstop and I felt weak in the knees.

"Great that you're here... You know the choreography to 'we are bulletproof' by BTS" Jangmi was talking but I didn't listen because I was busy trying to free myself from Yeol's grip but it wasn't to any avail, instead I was feeling his lips on my neck.

"Yes...don't worry about explaining, I talked to Seungjun" Yeol gave a reassuring smile to Jangmi. At least I felt it.

"Oh alright... your outfit suits the concept so no need to change outfits" with that, Jangmi left to do other things leaving me with Yeol. She didn't find our position weird? What's going on?

"Should I tell you to get your hands off me?" I tried to sound as serious as ever but it didn't make him loosen his grip. Instead he pulled me to a deserted corner and made me face him with his hands still on my waist.

"We're not in some cliche book where I'd fall for you after one kiss" I should stop this before it gets out of hand.

"Do I make it two?" My eyes widened at his statement.

"What do you mean?"