Brotherly Love

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His mother invites him home almost every holiday to which he turns down with the excuse of lessening the expenses and that he will be back once he is through with his education. His mother fills him up with news about his sweet little brother, he had graduated from high school this year, he had invited him but he turned him down, he also invited him to prom but he also rejected, saying he has upcoming exams and couldn't afford to miss it.

Jungkook was understanding but he also could sense the hurt in his voice when they said their goodbyes, he was hurt and had wanted to call him back immediately to say that he was coming but then he had stopped himself, what ever he was doing then, was for their own good and mostly his, at least he won't be ridiculed that his brother is in love with him. Jungkook was accepted in University of Southern California and had already started school, he is near home and didn't have to travel like he did and he is really glad he chose a school near home.

He took another sigh with his eyes closed and his mind run wild. He had told his mother that he won't be coming home until next year when he finally graduates but now, look at him, he is on his way home to spend Thanksgiving with them, or more importantly, to see his brother, he fears he might not last another day if he doesn't see her.

The cab stopped in front of his home, he got down and paid the driver, he stood in front of the house that he has not seen in three years and heaved a long sigh, he miss his home. He picked up his bag and walked up the porch, he thought about just going inside after all it is his home but decided to ring the bell, which he did. He find himself wishing it will be his brother that will open the door, and couldn't help smiling when he think about the shock that will cover his face before surprise and how he was going to throw himself on him after.

He took a deep breath and waited, he could hear sound of approaching footsteps and stood still, the door open afterwards to reveal his mother who was on call. Taehyung found himself trying so hard to conceal the hurt in his eyes as Jieun's own lit up in surprise.

"I will call you back Dayeon" she said to the person on the phone before hanging up "Taehyung!" She shouted as she examined her son who she wouldn't have recognized if she wasn't his mother. He has grown extra feat tall, his blonde hair was brighter than ever and was styled to cover one part of his forehead, his blue eyes was brighter than the sky itself, his face showed all the content of a young man, his chiseled jaw having more bears than it did the last time she saw him, his shoulders broad, his chest way more muscular than it ever was before, the red polo he was putting on giving away all his biceps and his blue jean gave away his long legs, Jieun just can't believe that this is her son who has grown into such a fine man.

"Mom" he smiled a little awkwardly when he noticed how his mom was just studying his physic.

"My, my, my, Taehyung you look handsome!" Jieun couldn't help but exclaim.

Taehyung laughed then "I'm your son remember" he replied, even his voice has gained more base and deeper, sounding so low like a bedroom voice.

"Damn you are" Jieun admitted before giving him a hug "welcome home sweet. You didn't tell me you were coming."

"I wanted to surprise you" he said when she finally released him, she looked him up and down again and wowed in her mind, her son is really a hit with the girls and boys, she thought before leading him inside "where is dad?"

"You know where he will be" she replied as they made their way up the stairs to his room "you are lucky Jungkook is fond of cleaning your room every weekend, if not as you came unannounced, you would have slept in the couch while we take care of your room tomorrow."

"I guess I owe all thanks to my brother" he smiled.

"Oh yes you do" Jieun agreed "although he is still mad at you for missing his graduation."