𝙍𝙚;𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 ☑

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"So, don't you want to tell me about that unnie ?"
"Gosh !"

Hyunjae jumps in surprised as Hwayoung suddenly creeps beside him.

The younger girl just gives a teasing face, nudging Hyunjae's arm. They walk inside their house, with Hyunjae not muttering any single word to Hwayoung's question.

"We're home !" since they both came to university in a separate car, they simultaneously hang the keys side to side.

"Come and eat !" tossing their bags on the couch, they run towards the kitchen.

After they wash their hands, the siblings take their seats at the table along with their parents.

"How's your day today ?" Mr. Lee asks, earning nods from his children.

"Dad, do you know that Hyunjae ate with a girl today ?"

Hyunjae quickly kicks her legs under the table, giving his infamous annoyed face.

"Really ? Finally, I'm getting a daughter-in-law ?"
"NO !"

Hwayoung bursts into laughter after hearing Hyunjae's answer. Her parents are aware of her relationship with Jacob, and they've met a few times already for dinner.

Safe to say, the relationship is 인정 by her parents.

"No need to scream, I'm just joking." Hyunjae awkwardly scratches his head, flustered by his Dad's question.

Well... I guess Dad really wants me to find someone...

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After he finishes showering, Hyunjae dries his hair using a small towel and sits on the bed edge.

Then, a few knocking can be heard and he immediately gives permission for the person to come in. It's Hwayoung.

"What do you want ?"
"What ? I'm just bored, let's chat."

Hyunjae shakes his head and motions his fingers, asking the girl to sit down.

"What do you want to talk about ?"
"Tell me about that unnie."

With that, she receives a flick on her forehead.

"There's nothing to tell. How did you even find out about her ?"

Hwayoung supports her chin using her palm, giving a cheeky grin.

"I heard Eric and Sunwoo talking about it during arts lecture."

Hyunjae just hums and continues playing with his phone, making Hwayoung pouts. She climbs up the bed and shakes his shoulders aggressively.

"Come on ! I need some tea !"
"Jacob is asking if you wanna go out." that surely stops her gesture.

"WHEN ?"
"He's downstairs though-"
"Shoot."

Hyunjae scoffs after seeing how fast his sister disappears into her room after hearing half of his answer.

He sighs, looking at the widely opened door.

"Must be nice.. dating.. " he mumbles.

"Hyunjae ! Come help me with something !" his mom's voice spreads along the house.

"Yes coming !" he forces himself to get up and walks downstairs, only to see Jacob talking with his Dad in the living room.

"I'm really fine." he snorts and that causes both Mr. Lee and Jacob to laugh. Jealous Hyunjae isn't something that always happens.

As he walks to their house's mini library, he could hear Jacob and Hwayoung bidding goodbye.

I wanna date someone too..

He knocks on the transparent sliding door before walking inside. His mom is sitting on the bean bag while holding her iPad.

"Come sit here." he obeys the order and takes a look at the iPad. A lot of numbers and words that his brain couldn't process.

"How's your day today ?"

Okay, this is.. suspicious..

"Great. I met my old friend too."
"Was it the girl that Hwayoung said earlier ?"

Hyunjae hesitantly nods, stopping himself from smiling like a fool as he recalls their lunch session.

"How do you know her ?"
"She's the student vice-president in high school."
"Sounds like a good girl."

He only lets some hums out as a response.

"Don't you wanna try dating too, son ?"
"I don't think so, I'm in my final year already."

Mrs. Lee just laughs and puts her iPad on the side, now giving full attention to Hyunjae.

"I hope you'll find some time for yourself. Look at Hwayoung, she's happier now that Jacob is by her side."

"I guess so.."

"I want to see you with the girl of your choice before I close my eyes forever." she caresses Hyunjae's hand and cheek.

Not this again..

"What do you need help with ?"
"I was wondering if you're free tomorrow night. If you want, I can set you up with my friend's daughter."

Hyunjae closes his eyes, not believing what he just heard. There's no way he's going to a blind date, never.

"I don't think I'd want to go for a blind date, Mom."
"Nah it's okay. I believe you'll find someone before you graduate right ?"

He gulps, feeling sudden burdens by her words.

"Maybe."
"Okay then. Goodnight, my son."

Before leaving, she gives him a peck on his forehead. Hyunjae slumps into the bean bag after watching the sliding door closed.

"What's so great about being in love.."

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