See Me | Minsung

04

"When's dad coming back?" Minho initiated the conversation as they all were assembled together on the dining table.

"He said it might take a couple of days. There's some technical glitch because of which they had to postpone the opening ceremony."

"Sungie really makes the best bulgogi out there." Jaekyung exclaimed after having its first bite.

"I know, right? Never knew my husband can make it so delicious." Minho said as he gently massaged Han's lower back. He remembered how Han was complaining about his back pain when he heard him groan while standing up to get extra bowls.

"What? You never made it for him?"

"Didn't want to embarass myself. You should try hyung's cooking sometimes. I am a peasant in front of him."

"Minho cooks?" Mrs. Han questioned

"Of course, mom! He prepared the jjagmyeon today. Do you think I can ever compare?" Han said in excitement.

"Sungie, why did you let him do that? He was tired, right? He is working so hard with his business. Atleast, help him out with house chores." Mrs. Han frowned.

"No, mom. I d-do. Generally, I do as much as chores as I can but some days, when he wants to experiment or I am in a hurry, only then I take his help."

"Oh, that's okay."

Han released a breath of relief. However, Minho was extremely dissatisfied with the younger's bright smile getting replaced with an awkward one. He was slowly understanding why Han would become a bundle of nerves whenever he tried helping him. He began to understand why Han looked guilty while taking help.

"Mom, Hannie works in the office as much as I do. I don't think it's something out of the world about me doing it with him."

"Hyung, mom's just looking out for y-"

"And honestly, I'm not HELPING him. We are doing it together for us. If anything, he's generally helping me out with my meals and everything."

"Aunty is just worried for you, Minho. Don't get her wrong." Jaekyung interrupted.

"Minho hyung, no...." Han was almost pleading with his eyes with tear filled eyes. Minho hated it. It was almost impossible for Han to meet his family and not cry at least once.

"Sorry mom! Minho hyung just gets overprotective of me sometimes." Han attempted to lighten the mood in the room.

The rest of the dinner was eaten in silence.

"Mom! You can rest in the guest room. I'll come back after doing the dishes."

"Oh no. I'll take a leave now. You guys can rest "

"Come on mom! It's late. Dad is also not there. You should stay tonight."

"But-"

"No. You're staying. That's final. Minho hyung, please show her the way."

"Jae, can you show her the way, it's just in front of your room. I need to go to the washroom real quick and after that I'll be helping Hannie."

"Yeah, sure."

"Thanks man!"

"Sungie? Where are you gonna sleep?" Jaekyung questioned making Mrs. Han confused.

"You guys don't sleep together?" She questioned.

"No. We do. " Han said hastily. Minho could totally see the smirk on Jaekyung's face.

"A-Actually hyung works late night these days and it's a bit difficult for me to sleep with lights open. That's why."