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𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆

Hayun's pov
It was 10:30 in the morning, I had just woken up and I felt immediately a hangover headache that lately accompanied me almost every morning.
I was becoming an alcoholic?
That's how I was like on Christmas Day.
How will I be on New Year's Eve?

I was starting to get scared of myself, but the truth is, I just wanted to leave the last two years behind, take them out of my life book, rip the pages and eat them if possible.

I was so grateful that Yuna had returned. But with her, Jungkook had also plunged into my life again. He was still the same child who enjoyed teasing and annoying me, drawing attention to himself. Growing up, the only thing that changed was the way he teased, those were real provocations. No more child jokes.

There was something different about him, in his gaze, that made me feel naked in his eyes.
Being with Jungkook, years later, made me uncomfortable. The thought of him seeing me naked a few years ago while I was in that pitiful state... I wonder what he thought.

Obviously, nothing good to give me those panties for the sole purpose of teasing me. I was about to get as nervous as the night before just thinking about it, when the door of my room opened abruptly.

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need

Who could ever sing "All I want for Christmas is you" if not my mother.

And I...

To my surprise, Namjoon had also joined the show.

I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree

You should know that in Kim's house there was this tradition, on Christmas Day, according to which, family members who were already awake, must wake those who were still asleep. I've always been the last. My father wasn't here during the holidays, but our mother never stopped doing this to keep the Christmas spirit alive. Seeing Namjoon out of tune surprised me. He always withdrew every year, but maybe this time, because of my breakup, he wanted to show more love. Who knows.

I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you

In no time I found them both on my bed, hugging me and wishing me a happy Christmas.
"How's my baby? Are you ready to open your presents?" It didn't matter that I was 20 or 7, I was still her baby and she would always fill me with gifts.

We hurried down to the living room to discard them. I wanted to open mine last: it was from my mother who had given me a gorgeous red velvet dress. I thanked her with eyes full of joy, I was really still her baby.

"I'm glad you like it, I was sure it would be perfect for you. Why don't you wear it later for our Christmas lunch?"
"Mom doesn't seem a bit much for a lunch where it's just you, me and Namjoon?"
I heard Namjoon clear his voice. "And the Jeons..."
"EXCUSE ME? Who invited them??". I was pretty nervous and Namjoon was still pissed at Jungkook for those Hello Kitty's panties.
"Aren't you guys happy? I thought I would do you a favor by making you spend a Christmas with your friends, so I invited them".

Yuna of course, but Jungkook? My friend? I was starting to hate his guts instead of becoming a friend to him.
"Hayun, don't make that face and hurry up, they'll be here in half an hour".

I did everything so fast that when they rang the bell I went down the stairs without a shoe. I rushed to Yuna.

"Did you know about this?" I whispered in her ear.
"I heard about it this morning. Do you notice the dark circles?". Honestly, it was like looking in the mirror. We both looked a bit shabby.
"What are you talking about?" Jungkook stepped in between me and my best friend. I turned my back.
"What's going on? Are you mad at me?". He smiled. "Are you wearing them?".

I was this close to raising my hands and beating him. "No," I said appealing to all my patience.
He approached my ear, making sure only I could hear him. "Kim Hayun! You're not wearing your underwear? Savage. I like it".

It was obvious how his only intent was to make me nervous by provoking me like that but it didn't work with me this time.
I remained silent, trying to remain impassive. He seemed to have finished until he came closer. This time he spoke up against my neck.

"When you wear them, let me know. I'll pick you up drunk again at some club and maybe I'll get a chance to see if they look as good on you as they did a few years ago".
He chuckled when I gave him a murderous look.
"Merry Christmas to you, Hayun".

I had to put up with it all through lunch as he sat next to me. Despite this, the rest of the company was good and I managed not to think about the warmth of Jungkook's breath on my neck and the scent of his cologne that distracted me every time he raised his arm to pick up his glass.
Suddenly Mrs. Jeon turned to Jungkook and Namjoon.

"Will you guys be at Mingyu's party on New Year's Eve?".
I was totally new to that name. Jungkook nodded as he ate the steak on his plate.
"Why don't you take Yuna and Hayun with you too? They are integrating well into your group, right?".
Jungkook almost chocked himself with a mouthful but managed to shout a firm "no". How grumpy.

"Jungkook has been too preoccupied with his position as an older brother lately. Only in the end, he ends up annoying someone else's older brother." Namjoon looked him right in the eye.
"I don't think it's a bad idea, basically everyone likes the girls". I was surprised that he agreed with that proposal but soon after I realized that it was his way of wronging Jungkook that he would want to enjoy the evening without thinking about what his sister was doing.

Mr. Jeon was pleased with Namjoon's attitude. "Jungkook, you have nothing to worry about. Yuna and Hayun have grown up and can look after themselves. Besides, there's always Namjoon who can look after Yuna. Right?".
He turned to my brother for his approval, but before he could utter words, Jungkook started mumbling with his mouth full.
"I'll take care of my sister, not him".

From that moment on, I didn't have a 22-year-old boy by my side, but a whiny child who seemed to have been denied ice cream after dinner. He wouldn't stop looking at Namjoon pouting.
His expression changed when he saw Namjoon pour water to Yuna and smile at her. I thought I'd see smoke coming out of his ears. It was funny but imagine having him as a boyfriend. It would just be a poultice.

"Joonie, don't you think Yuna's a pretty girl? I still wonder how it's possible that her ex cheated on her".
Yuna was obviously embarrassed by my mother's words, but when my brother nodded and confirmed how beautiful she was... I was watching my best friend blushing at a compliment from my brother? I was about to burst out laughing when I realized that Jungkook was going to interrupt that moment and start yelling at Namjoon.

In response, I closed his mouth with a piece of bread and changed the subject.
"Yuna at this point I think we should get some clothes for the New Year's party"
"I'll ask Taehyung if he'll take us shopping". I took one last look at Jungkook and Namjoon and then turned to Yuna, with a mischievous grin on my lips.
"Tell him to take Jimin with him".