Chapter 22

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Kook woke up to the sunlight streaming into his room. He saw tae sleeping and he didn't want to disturb him.After washing up, he headed downstairs, following the smell of something cooking. He stopped at the kitchen door and saw Prem busy preparing breakfast.

"Prem, do you need any help?" Kook asked, leaning in to get a better look.

Prem turned to him with a smile. "No, I've got it under control. But if you want, you can sit here and keep me company."

Kook smiled back and nodded. He walked over and sat on the kitchen counter, watching Prem move around.

"What are you making?" Kook asked curiously, his eyes following Prem's hands as he chopped vegetables and stirred a pan.

"You'll see in a bit," Prem replied with a grin. "Be patient."

Kook chuckled, resting his chin on his hand. "You know I'm not great at waiting."

Prem laughed softly, shaking his head as he added a pinch of seasoning to the pan. "That's why I didn't tell you earlier. I knew you'd keep asking."

Kook reached for a piece of chopped carrot on the counter and popped it into his mouth, earning a playful glare from Prem. "kookie! That's for the dish!"

"Just one," Kook replied with a mischievous grin. "It's a taste test."

"You look like my jimin Hyung, you know?" kook said while eating the carrot, " jimin hyung, ohh you mean tae's friend" prem asked and kook nodded.

" Yeah, some people told me that, we look a little alike" prem said with a smile and kook nodded" not little, but you do both look alike".

They continued chatting as Prem cooked, their voices filling the cozy kitchen with warmth. Kook shared a funny dream he'd had the night before, and Prem teased him about it, making them both laugh.

As the food neared completion, Prem handed Kook a plate and motioned toward the dining table. "Go set the table, lazybones. Breakfast is almost ready."

Kook groaned dramatically but hopped off the counter, grabbing the plates and heading to the table. "Fine, but I expect extra portions for all this hard work."

Prem rolled his eyes, shaking his head with a smile as he plated the food. Moments later, they sat together at the table, the morning sunlight spilling in as they enjoyed the meal and each other's company, the start of a perfect day.

Meanwhile, everyone else made their way downstairs, drawn by the delicious aroma wafting through the house. One by one, they settled around the dining table, chatting and laughing as they waited for breakfast.

Prem carried the steaming dishes to the table and began serving everyone. Just as he was about to sit down, Kook looked up with a playful pout. "What about my extra portion?" he asked, his lower lip jutting out dramatically, making Prem chuckle.

"Extra portion? What's this about?" Tae asked, raising an eyebrow as he glanced between Kook and Prem. He couldn't help but smile at Kook's sulking expression.

"I'll handle it, Tae," Prem said with a laugh, reaching for the serving spoon. He scooped an extra food onto Kook's plate and added, "Here's your reward for keeping me company in the kitchen."

Kook's face lit up instantly, his pout replaced with a beaming smile. "Thanks, Prem! You're the best," he said, digging into his food happily.

Tae shook his head with a fond smile, watching Kook savor every bite like it was the best meal he'd ever had. "You're such a baby sometimes, Kookie," he teased, earning a mock glare from Kook, who was too busy enjoying his meal to respond properly.

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