and it was all yellow [sunsun✓]

twenty-eight

SUNOO'S POV

"Whose car is this? Did you drive by yourself? It's dangerous" he asked as soon as we both hopped inside the car.

In the midst of everything, how is he still so caring?!

"My mom allowed me to borrow it—besides, that's not the point hyung! I'm taking you home" I commanded before maneuvering the car out of the parking lot and carefully driving home.

The ride was silent the whole time since he was busy looking outside the window, a reminder that I should keep my mouth shut while he sort out his thoughts. Upon arriving home, we immediately saw my mom running towards us with her worried expression.

"Oh my god! What happened to you hmm? Let's go inside first" panicking, she ushered us inside and carefully checked Sunghoon's bruised cheek.

"Mon don't cry, you're scaring him" I commented when I saw how tears started brimming on the corner of her eyes as she searched for the ice pack. Sunghoon on the other hand, put on a small smile, trying his best to appreciate my mom who looked so worried and distraught. Sighing, I left Sunghoon on the couch before heading towards my mom at the kitchen.

"Mom... just don't ask him about anything okay? He needs time"

"Why?"

"You're asking again! Just don't get too nosy" I reprimanded whilst my mom nodded in confusion. After having our dinner, mom allowed us to head upstairs and rest so I contacted Yeji that her brother is safe with me.

"You can take a shower first hyung, I already did earlier" tired, he weakly grabbed the towel from my grasp before heading inside the bathroom with some of my spare clothes.

I'm not used to him being so silent. Since he sticks with me for the past few weeks now, it feels foreign for him to be acting so distant. What he said earlier was so close to opening up and I just need to take my time, just small baby steps until he's finally willing to let me in.

I'll wait.

I gave him a smile when he entered my room with a cloth still draped on top of his head, probably too lazy to dry his hair at the moment.

"Hyung come here" I called before lightly patting the empty space beside me. Without further whining, he followed my request and peacefully sat on the soft mattress so I hurriedly took the medicine from my table.

"What's that?"

"We need to disinfect the cut inside your mouth hyung... that's the reason why you find it hard to eat earlier right?" I saw how his eyes slightly widened from my conclusion.

Does he really think I won't notice anything?!

"Ahhh" I joked, telling him to open his mouth so I can start applying the medicine. Something in me sparked when he genuinely smiled before opening his mouth and pointed out the cut.

"Stop moving—"

"It stings—oww!" I chuckled when he almost pushed me away because I accidentally dabbed a little too harshly. When we were done, I plopped my body on the bed while he stayed seated to dry his hair.

Maybe I should try asking him later?

I didn't have time to ponder when he also laid down beside me after turning the lights off. It didn't take him long enough to snuggle close to me and finally settling himself on my chest while completely wrapping his arms around my waist.

I knew he was clingy but what I didn't know was that he becomes extra more clingy when sad, just like now.

Defeated by his cute act, I gently caressed his silky black hair before a smile made its way to my lips as I inhale his familiar vanilla scent.