Hyung (Namkook)

Kitchen Talks

"Kookie... make me ramyeon..." Tae back-hugged Jungkook, who had just come back from his daily run and was drinking water.

"Tae... he just came back from his run. Make it yourself. You are old enough; you should at least know how to do that," his dad scolded him.

Tae pouted in protest upon hearing his father speak.

"It's okay, Dad. I was hungry anyway; I'll make some," Jungkook said.

"Yay..." Tae raised his hands happily and showed a victory sign to his dad, mocking him.

Haneyol sighed and shook his head in disapproval.

"Hey, Hyung, do you want ramyeon?" Tae suddenly asked.

Jungkook turned to where Taehyung was looking and saw Namjoon climbing down the stairs.

He was dressed in loose blue jeans and a plain white T-shirt.

Jungkook noticed that he looked more handsome than last night since his hair was styled properly, and he appeared fresh and well-rested.

He answered no to his brother's question and came down to the living room, giving a small nod to Jungkook and smiling as a way of saying hello.

The teenager then remembered that he had been staring at him just like last night and gave a sheepish smile in response.

"Oh, did you meet Jungkook, Joonie?" his mom asked, looking up from the magazine she was reading.

"Yeah, we did... last night."

"Night?" Tae asked in confusion.

"Yeah, I was not able to sleep, so I came down to get some milk. Hyung was looking for snacks," Jungkook replied.

"Oh, honey... you are okay, right? Are you getting nightmares again?" Minah asked with concern.

"No, no, nothing like that, Mom. It was just too many video games that made my mind restless..."

"Okay... but tell us if anything is wrong. We don't want you to hide anything from us."

He nodded.

"Let's go make ramyeon." Tae dragged Jungkook to the kitchen.

As soon as they reached the kitchen, Jungkook took two packets of ramyeon and opened them to cook.

"Oh my god! Did you see Yoongi's new post? He is so hot!" Tae whisper-yelled.

Jungkook looked around to see if their parents were listening.

"Tae, I told you not to go after him... he is dangerous. I heard he beat up someone and got expelled from his last school."

"Isn't that hot? Imagine him protecting me from all the evil in the world. Ahh, so hot!" Taehyung squealed.

Jungkook was always surprised at how his best friend was so confident about his sexuality—he never hesitated to proudly flaunt it. He guessed it was due to the household he grew up in—his parents, especially Minah, were really open and friendly with them, and they always supported their children's choices without any judgment.

"I was thinking about... you know, talking to him on Monday."

"You are crazy, Taetae. The guy doesn't even talk to anyone," Jungkook spoke with a concerned face.

"Yeah, mysterious..." Tae winked.

"What are you idiots up to, hmm?" Namjoon came and slapped Taehyung's shoulder, trapping him in a hug, his eyes on Jungkook.

Jungkook immediately averted his eyes from the elder. For some reason, he was really intimidated by the tall, handsome guy.

"I'm in love," Tae said, fluttering his eyelashes dramatically.

"Huh?" Namjoon looked at him, surprised.

"Shhhhh." Tae shushed Joon.

"You are 15, Tae."

"So... I'll be 16 soon. What about it? He is so hot, Hyung."

"Who?"

"Yoongi."

"Yoongi?! Does he go to our school?"

"He is a bit older, but he is in your grade. I heard he beat up someone and lost a year or two."

"Tae... what the hell?" Namjoon was shocked at how cool his brother was about that information.

"Pffff... relax, Hyung. It's not like I'm going to sleep with him without knowing him. I have my standards." He flipped his hair with an attitude.

"But not that I don't want to... I mean, oh! The things I have done with him in my dreams..." Tae winked suggestively.

Jungkook's eyes went wide as saucers looking at Tae, while Namjoon coughed and panicked. Their eyes met suddenly, and both of them got embarrassed and looked away.

"Tae, shut up. You're 15; you're not sleeping with anyone, especially that guy. Understand? You're my baby brother," Namjoon scolded.

"Hmm... Hyung, you're no fun... and really! You had a girlfriend, so don't lie to me that you didn't do anything with her," Tae retorted.

Jungkook noticed that Namjoon's face suddenly dropped upon hearing Taehyung's words.

"Kids, eat and then get ready. We'll be late for the movies," Minah yelled from the living room.

"Yeah, Mom," Namjoon answered while walking out, leaving Tae and Jungkook alone in the kitchen.