The Heroes

Aftermath

Jooyeon woke up and got ready, heading down to the garage to let the morning light in. He yawned and stretched, feeling a bit drowsy. As he went to the kitchen to make breakfast, he found Sunghoon already sitting there, his gaze fixed on the fridge. "Morning," Jooyeon greeted him. Sunghoon turned his head and delivered the news, "Your parents are going on a business trip." Jooyeon raised an eyebrow, surprised. Sunghoon then added with a smile, "You'll let me keep you company, right?" Jooyeon chuckled awkwardly, considering the idea. "Are you sure that's a good idea?" he asked. Sunghoon's smile grew wider as he confidently replied, "Yes." Jooyeon hesitated for a moment before deciding to focus on making breakfast.

Jooyeon skillfully moved around the kitchen, pulling out various ingredients and utensils to prepare breakfast. He decided to make fluffy scrambled eggs with sautéed vegetables and toasted bread. As he cracked the eggs into a bowl, Sunghoon leaned against the counter, watching him intently with a glint in his eyes.

"You know, Jooyeon, you look quite cute when you're cooking," Sunghoon teased, raising an eyebrow mischievously. Jooyeon rolled his eyes, trying not to let Sunghoon get to him. He continued whisking the eggs, the sound echoing in the quiet kitchen.

"Keep that up, and I might forget to cook for you," Jooyeon retorted, a hint of a smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

Sunghoon chuckled, stepping closer to Jooyeon. "Oh, I wouldn't want that. Your cooking is one of the reasons I'm here," he said, winking at Jooyeon. "Plus, I just enjoy watching you in the kitchen."

Jooyeon shook his head, trying to hide the slight blush that crept up his cheeks. He flipped the sauté pan on the stove, tossing in the diced vegetables, the sizzling sound filling the air. Sunghoon leaned in a little closer, his gaze locked on Jooyeon's hands as they expertly cooked the vegetables.

"You really have a way with food," Sunghoon said, his voice soft and sincere now. "It's impressive."

Jooyeon couldn't help but feel his heart flutter at Sunghoon's genuine compliment. "Thanks," he replied, feeling a mixture of pride and shyness.

As the delicious aroma of the breakfast filled the kitchen, Jooyeon plated the scrambled eggs and sautéed vegetables on a warm plate, placing it next to the toasted bread. He turned to Sunghoon with a small smile.

"Breakfast is ready. Now, let's see if it tastes as good as it looks," Jooyeon said, Sunghoon grinned and eagerly sat down, ready to enjoy the meal Jooyeon had prepared with such skill and care.

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As Ni-ki gradually roused from slumber, he reached for his phone to check the time, letting out a sigh of relief when he saw that it was the weekend. The week had been long and hectic, and he was grateful for the chance to unwind. However, as he took in a deep breath, a pleasant aroma filled the air, drawing his attention.

Curious, Ni-ki sat up on the couch and followed the enticing scent, leading him to the source of the delightful surprise. There was Jay, navigating around the kitchen as if he owned it. The sight was both intriguing and slightly intimidating to Ni-ki, considering they had only met last night.

Jay turned around, noticing Ni-ki's cautious expression. His gaze locked onto Ni-ki's eyes, sending a tingling sensation down his spine. Jay's demeanor was assertive, "Good morning," Jay said, his voice smooth yet commanding, as he continued to focus on preparing the breakfast. "Hope you slept well."

Ni-ki managed a nod, feeling a mix of nerves and curiosity swirling within him. "Yeah, I did," he replied, trying to maintain his composure.

Jay smiled, and for a moment, Ni-ki caught a glimpse of a gentler side to him. But just as quickly, Jay's aura returned, leaving Ni-ki somewhat mesmerized.