Stranger | Yang Jeongin

28.Jealousy pt.2

Beomgyu POV

Jeongin and I decided to go downstairs and see if the others were awake. When we reached the bottom of the staircase I caught a glimpse of Eunhee feeding Hyunjin. I've never seen her feed another guy before...she barely even does it to me.

"Eunhee?" I watched as the three of them looked at us in surprise before looking at one another.

"Uh, it's definitely not what you're thinking," she spoke as she took her hand off the utensil. 

"Yeah, she was just trying to shut him up," Jaehwa commented and Hyunjin nodded. I tried not to show the fact that I was jealous, but it was quite difficult. 

My hands began to form into fists, but Jeongin nudged me before I could do anything. "Calm down, don't make it obvious that you're jealous," he whispered.

"Who said I was jealous," I huffed.

"It's so obvious, come on. Let's just go," he started to pull my arm but I shook him off.

"Uh, would you guys like to join us?" Jaehwa asked hesitantly. 

"Of course!" Jeongin replied as he ran towards her happily. "Come on Beomgyu, don't just stand there," he turned his head around and motioned for me to follow.

Jaehwa had gotten up to get both of us utensils and bowls before placing them on the table. I took a deep breath before walking to the table and sitting next to Eunhee.

"Now I have to wash more dishes," Hyunjin sighed. 

"Be thankful the others aren't eating with us at least. You would've had to wash even more dishes," Jaehwa said as she sat back down. 

Jeongin began eating happily, but I couldn't help feeling bothered. I sat there and picked at the food silently.

"Do you not like it?" Eunhee asked once she noticed I wasn't eating.

"It's not that..."

"Then what's wrong?"

"Forget it if you don't know."

"Are you mad about earlier? I told you it was a misunderstanding."

"I'm not mad…"

"You're j--"

"He's jealous. Just feed him already. It feels awkward being here when you guys are talking like that," Jeongin cut in.

She clicked her tongue, "Who knew you'd be jealous over something like that." She picked up my spoon, which had somehow ended up with food on it before holding it in front of my mouth.

I stared at it for a moment until she spoke, "I thought you wanted me to feed you, why aren't you eating?" I glanced at her before opening my mouth and taking a bite.

"Look, you're eating so well. That wasn't so hard was it?" She said as she patted my head before putting the spoon down. I smiled a bit at her actions. It wasn't much but I did feel relieved.

***

After we ate, we were lounging around separately while Hyunjin was washing the dishes. Eunhee and Jaehwa were on the sofa while Jeongin and I sat on the floor.

"Hey guys, should we paint? It took me forever to get this out," Seungmin said as he walked down the stairs with a handful of items in his arms.

"What is that?" Jeongin asked.

"Hyunjin told me to bring this down earlier, but I barely managed to find all the stuff," he answered as he placed it in front of us.

Jeongin looked at me before looking at Seungmin. "Sure, why not," he shrugged.

"What about you guys?" Seungmin asked as he looked at Eunhee and Jaehwa.

"Ugh I can't, the food coma is hitting me. I'm gonna take a nap," Eunhee shook her head.

"I'm good, you guys go ahead," Jaehwa said after.

He nodded and we started attempting to figure out how the paint worked. Hyunjin came a while later with some snacks in his hand. He handed them to Jaehwa before sitting down with us.

"Did you figure it out? Hand me one too," he said as he held his arm out to Seungmin. 

"What do you want? There's so many different templates."

"Anything is fine." Seungmin dug through the pile of boards and handed him one.

The room was filled with silence since we were all busy concentrating. It was a little strange, but I soon began to wish it had stayed that way.

"Why would you get jealous over something like that when it's only Hyunjin," Jeongin spoke without looking up.

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean?" Hyunjin glared at him but he ignored it.

"It's because Eunhee barely does things like that. It surprised me okay," I saw him nod at the corner of my eye.

"I mean if you want something then just ask. It doesn't hurt."

"It feels weird asking though."

"Better than getting jealous." 

He's right.
"Says the one who gets jealous daily," I said as I looked up at him for a second.

"Hey, that's an exaggeration. I don't get jealous every day," he retorted.

"Oh really?" Hyunjin joined in before turning to Seungmin. "Hey Seungmin, you want a snack?"

"Um, sure?" I'm pretty sure he didn't but he probably had an idea of what Hyunjin was doing. 

"Jaehwa can you give Seungmin a snack, he doesn't have the hands to get it," he said as he turned to look at her. The rest of us turned our attention her way to see what she'd do.

"Sure," she dug into the bag and pulled out a piece before holding it in front of Seungmin's mouth for him. After he ate it, we all looked at Jeongin to see him scowling.

"And you said you didn't get jealous every day," I laughed.

"Hmph. Jaehwa feed me too! My hands aren't free either!" He whined as he looked at her.

"Nah, I think you're fine," she said as she looked at him. 

"But--" she quickly cut him off by shoving the snack in his mouth.

"What are you getting jealous for?" she rolled her eyes playfully before standing up. 

"Wh--" Jeongin started, but she cut him off once more. "Don't talk with your mouth full." He quickly chewed on the food in his mouth before speaking again. "Where are you going?" 

"To wash my hands," she answered while walking towards the kitchen sink. 

"Take me with you!" He called after her. "You guys continue, I'll be back," he said cheerfully before he sprung up and shuffled towards the kitchen quickly.

"How is she not tired of him," I shook my head.