Waiting To Bloom (BL)

Chapter 14

The entire ride home was quiet since Jun-Myeon looked lost in thought most of the ride only giving me small smiles occasionally. Once we arrived at the gates, I saw a huge 3 story mansion with a fountain in the center of the circle drive. I couldn't believe my eyes, Jun-Myeon's house looked like something you only see in movies. Everything was perfectly place, Not even a flower grew out of place. I felt like I was dreaming as I stared out the window while we drove around the circle driveway to the front door. His home was magnificent but suddenly I felt out of place. I felt this dreadful pain in my gut like I was going to be sick. Me being in his home that was perfect was like ruining a masterpiece of art. I didn't belong by Jun-myeon's side but every time I look at him, I can't help but be a little greedy. I want to be able to be by his side and he be proud to have me.

"Do you like it?" Jun-myeon said tapping my cheek startling me. I looked at his smiling face and my heart just turned into a puddle.

"It's beautiful, are you sure it's okay for me to be here?" I asked quietly. Jun-myeon then cupped my face in his hands and pulled me close kissing me softly then rubbing his thumb across my lips.

"I am positive it's perfectly fine that you're here" He said as he exited the car to go around and open my door. As he opened the door, I saw a little girl open the front door and come running down the stairs.

"Oppa!! Your home, I missed you so much!" The little girl screamed as she jumped for jun-myeon. Jun-myeon caught her and spun her around giving her a big hug. Is this his daughter? I didn't know he had a kid, what is he going to tell her about me? Am I just a friend or has he said nothing to her about me?

"Risha! I missed you too. I hope you were good for Sebastian while I was gone" He replied holding her while fixing her hair.

"I was extra good for Seba, he taught me how to tie my shoes and I made him play beat saber" Risha said excitedly wiggling in Jun-myeon's arms. Risha then suddenly stopped and looked at me like she was analyzing me from head to toe. Then she smiled brightly and waved.

"Hello, I'm Risha and I'm 5 years old" Risha said proudly.

"Hello, I'm Takeru and I'm 23 years old." I said calmly even though my heart was beating so hard I'm sure you could have seen in through the shirt. Jun then put the girl down and she skipped up the stairs toward the house as Jun began to help me out the car. Jun picked me up princess style and carried me up the stairs making me blush and feel flustered.

"I can walk on my own you know?" I said, covering my face.

"Doctor said no walking for 3 more weeks remember. Plus, I like carrying you." He replied, kissing my forehead with the softest peck. My face flushed red and I felt like my heart was going to explode. The warmth of his chest and the soft thumping of his heart put my mind at ease, but I felt a heat building in my lower stomach making me feel uncomfortable. Once we made it to the top of the stairs, he sat me in the wheelchair by the front door and pushed through the exquisite house with gold trimmings and marble flooring that Risha skipped across with joy. As we walked the halls, I noticed the walls were covered in beautiful paintings from all over the world but not a single family photo or anything. The house felt more like a museum then a home. It was filled with servants and art but nothing that indicated that someone actually lived here. Risha was skipping in front of us telling Jun about all her adventures with Sebastian and her time at school while Jun was away with me at the hospital. Her long red hair flowed effortlessly as she spun and hopped down the hallway. Her golden eyes were full of happiness and affection when she turned to smile at Jun, anyone that saw them together would know instantly that they were each other's world. Jun was always cold and distant whenever I saw him at school or interacting with other people but when he is with his daughter its as if the barriers he has up comes crumbling down. We arrived at an oddly placed elevator and Risha hurried and pushed the button to open it as if she couldn't wait to use it. she was like a kid at an amusement park, I loved how joyful and happy she was. It was as if Risha was the only life in this cold lifeless home as if Jun was trying to make up for lost time in material things.