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#32

Jisung saw Minho yank, Felix, out of the room, quickly. I wonder what that was about...

Jisung noticed Ms. Lee, cooking. "I can help Ms. Lee," Jisung said getting up and rolling up his sleeves. "Oh thank you." Ms. Lee said.

"So, you're new? I never heard about you before this school year." She asked. "Oh yeah, I met Minho and the rest on the first day of school," Jisung said, stirring the soup.

"Minho was the first one I noticed but I became close with Felix first," Jisung said. "And where were you from before?" Ms. Lee asked. "Oh, I was born in Korea but when I was younger, we moved to Malaysia," Jisung said.

"Mmm, do you know Chaeryeong as well?" She asked, suddenly remembering her daughter. "Yes and also Seungmin. He's in the band." Jisung said. "Yes, they told me. For the band, what do you play?" Ms. Lee questioned, setting the plates.

"I'm the guitarist, along with Changbin and producer, along with Changbin," Jisung said. Ms. Lee was shocked. "Producer?" Jisung nodded his head. "Felix and Minho didn't tell me that..." She mumbled to herself.

Changbin walked into the kitchen. "Ms. Lee, I can help as well," Changbin said grabbing the utensils from the drawer. "You boys are so nice! No wonder my kids like you!" Jisung and Changbin exchanged looks to each other. We like your kids too.. for sure.

"Where's Chaeryeong?" Changbin asked. "I think she said she was picking up Yuna?" Ms. Lee said, thinking. "Oh, okay," Changbin said.

"Changbin! Jisung was telling me how you're a producer?" Changbin felt embarrassed. "Oh, uh, yeah," Changbin said, scratching the back of his neck. "That's very impressive." She said, making Changbin sigh out of relief. "Thank you."

Chaeryeong walked into the house, Yuna walking in beside her. "Hey guys, hi mom," Chaeryeong said, waving. "Hi, Ms. Lee, and hey guys," Yuna said waving as well. "Where's Minho and Felix?" Chaeryeong asked, thinking dinner had already started.

"Oh, I don't know- I'M HERE!" Felix said rushing down the stairs, laughing to himself, with a red face. "Hey, Changbin!" Felix said rushing over to hug him. "Lix, you already saw me.." Changbin said hugging him back. "I know, I just wanted to hug," Felix said showing Changbin a bright smile.

"And hi, everyone else," Felix said waving. "Favoritism much?" Yuna said, teasing. "Where's Minho- Here!" Minho said arriving downstairs, much calmer than Felix did a couple of seconds ago, interrupting Chaeryeong.

"Hey, guys," Minho said looking at everyone until he froze making eye contact with Jisung. "Jisung, what are you doing?" Minho said taking the spoon away from Jisung's hand and stirring the soup himself. "I'm helping, give me," Jisung said holding his hand out.

"You're a guest, you don't need to help, go sit," Minho said, looking back at the soup. "Mom, should I finish making the chicken?" Minho asked, looking at his mother. "Yes, meanwhile let Jisung take care of the soup." She said, smiling. "But he's a guest," Minho said, making Jisung shake his head.

"He offered." Ms. Lee said. "Yeah, I offered," Jisung said, agreeing with Ms. Lee. "Fine. Here." Minho said sighing and handing the spoon to Jisung who just smiled.

"Do you see what I'm seeing?" Yuna whispered in Chaeryeong's ear. "Yup. Gay. Everywhere." Chaeryeong whispered back. "My brothers are in love. I can tell." She said.

Ms. Lee looked at the two girls, whispering and giggling. She then looked at her son who was making chicken exchanging glances with the boy stirring the soup. She then looked at her other son who was seated with the other boy as they were talking, with hearts in their eyes.