unseen || yang jungwon

19: jealousy

"You have to what?" Choon Hee asked her brother. "I wasn't sure about it either, but my professor said it's a major part of the course." 

Choon Hee couldn't believe it, Jay was going to Japan for a week for some college course. What about me? The longest she's been away from her brother was a school day. He was her support, comfort, helping hand. "Relax, it's only a week. 7 days and I will be back." Jay scratched his head, "And I thought about bringing you back to mom and dad but that's 3 hours away and I don't want to make things difficult." He paused, "I also thought hard about it and decided to let you stay with Sunghoon's family." 

What? Why him?, she thought. "No, no why not Jungwon's? I'm closer to him and he has an older sister that can help me." "Yes, I thought about that too, but I personally know Sunghoon better so I can entrust you to him. Besides, your friends with his sister and I don't want to put more work on Jungwon's grandmother's shoulders." Choon Hee pouted at his decision. "Look, I even asked to take you with us. I really tried, but my professor said otherwise. You can call me whenever you want, I'll answer." 

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"I'll be back before you know it. Just wait for me." As Jay drove off, Sunghoon placed his hand on her shoulder, "I hope I can meet Jay's wishes as your caretaker." He said in a sluggish way. "Caretaker? No, don't say that, it's weird." Choon Hee said.

He took her bags in the house as his mom helped her in. "Thank you, Mrs. Park for letting me stay." She bowed in appreciation. "Ah it's no problem, we added a mattress in Yeji's room so you can stay with her and she can help you with whatever you need. Please do tell any of us if you need anything." The younger smiled and nodded. 

"Choon Hee!" Yeji came from the kitchen, "I'm so excited you're here! It's like we get to have 6 sleepovers." She said in a cheerful tone. As Sunghoon was about to speak up Yeji had already brought her upstairs. 

"Sunghoon-ah, don't rush it. She's here because your friend asked for help and our family welcomed her in. Don't think too hard." Mrs. Park told her son as she walked back to the kitchen. 

He sighed, she's right. This isn't time to spend time with her, it's Jay's request. But it wouldn't hurt to try to see her, would it?

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"It's not like we're unable to take her in." Jungwon fussed at his sister. "Calm down will you? It's not like you own her Jungwon. She is Jay's sister and it his choice who he trusts with her and there's nothing wrong with that." He sat on the couch in frustration. "What, you think you're banned from going to visit her or something?" Ji-yeon joked around. "Yeah yeah I get it." 

Jungwon was annoyed she was with Sunghoon again. What am I worried about? She's already mine, and she accepted it too. He's nothing more than a friend.

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Choon Hee's POV:

"So, what do you want to do?" Yeji asked. "I'm not sure, it's up to you." Her room smelled of clean laundry with a breeze that came through her window. "What are some of your hobbies?" I asked. "Hm, I like to draw. I also am taking my drivers test soon! I'm so excited!"

Driving. Something I was jealous of. I know I won't ever get to drive, but I was happy for her. "That sounds like fun. What do you like to draw?" "I like to sketch, for example I look at something and draw that." Something else I can't do. "Oh, sorry, I forgot about" I cut her off, trying not to make her feel bad. "No, it's ok. Really." 

There was a silence between the two of us. Either of us not knowing what to talk about. I seldom talk to girls my age, which didn't really help. "Do you like fashion?" "I do!" I smiled, finally finding something to talk about. "I like your outfit, how do you choose it?" "Well as much I would like to know what I look like, my brother picks out my outfits. He's studying fashion right now which is why he's in Japan." I've always been appreciative of him my whole life, if he didn't have a sense of style, I wouldn't have a clue what I was wearing or how good or bad I looked.

"That's nice of him. My style is more boyish. I like graphic tees and jeans." I could picture what it looked like, so it gave me a clearer picture of what Yeji was like. "I personally like the style Jay picks for me, so more comfy clothes. Loose pants and a blouse or sweater." "We're opposites I see." Yeji replied with a laugh.

We then came downstairs for dinner when I heard Sunghoon's voice. "So what were you guys talking about up there, sounded like you had fun?" "None of your business." Yeji said. "Park Yeji enough with that attitude. He was just asking a question." Mrs. Park said from behind me. "We were just talking about clothes and stuff." I said, trying to ease the tension. 

The doorbell then rang. "I'll get it." Sunghoon said.

"Jungwon?"