Guri's Old Mansion ✅

13.

After dinner, the group of boys gathered together in the common area of the house. Jeonghan took the lead and poured out shots of Soju for everyone, a gesture that was met with mixed reactions. Dokyeom hesitated momentarily before accepting the drink, while the others welcomed the opportunity to unwind after a long day.

"So, how was your day today?" Jeonghan asked, attempting to light a cigarette as he spoke. However, his gaze was interrupted by the sudden appearance of Minhee, who just entered the room.

"I thought you all were chatting, so I just... I'll come back later," Minhee tried to excuse herself, feeling like an intruder in the midst of the boys' gathering.

"We're all just hanging out. Come, join us," Jeonghan insisted, flashing a warm smile at Minhee. Sensing her discomfort, Mingyu nudged her gently, encouraging her to take a seat on the floor beside him.

As the group settled in, Jeonghan turned his attention to Mingyu and Minhee, curious about their relationship. "You both are siblings?" he inquired, trying to strike up a conversation.

Mingyu nodded in confirmation, a faint smile playing on his lips. Jeonghan sensed Minhee's unease by the cigarette  and decided to intervene. With a subtle gesture, he discreetly extinguished his cigarette in the nearby Soju glass, silently signaling that the focus should shift away from her discomfort.

The atmosphere in the room shifted as the conversation continued, the initial awkwardness giving way to a more relaxed and inclusive dynamic.

Mingyu and Minhee found themselves drawn into the lively banter, their initial hesitance melting away in the face of genuine connection and camaraderie.

Jeonghan, ever the gracious host, ensured that everyone felt included and valued . The flickering light of the overhead lamp cast a comforting glow over the group, illuminating the shared moments of laughter and companionship that defined their time together.

And as the night wore on, the clinking of glasses and the sound of laughter filled the air, a symphony of voices weaving together in harmony. Mingyu and Minhee, once hesitant outsiders, now found themselves at the heart of the group, their presence welcomed and cherished by all.

"By the way, Hyung, why do you always come here?" Hoshi's curious question cut through the chatter, directed at Jeonghan, who seemed to radiate a sense of calm in the midst of the group.

"I love this place, it brings me peace. So whenever I have some free time, I come here to relax," Jeonghan responded, his voice carrying a hint of nostalgia for the place that held a special significance for him.

Mingyu mustered up the courage to ask, "Can I call you 'Hyung' too?"

A warm smile graced Jeonghan's features as he nodded, welcoming Mingyu's inclusion, "Go for it. And you," he added, turning to Dokyeom, "you can also call me 'Hyung'."

The camaraderie in the room grew as Sarang joined the conversation, adding to the lively atmosphere with her infectious energy and playful banter. Laughter echoed off the walls as they swapped stories and shared jokes.