torn • jb & yg

t w e n t y

"Well my favorite is The Walking dead actually." Yugyeom said as he dipped his fries on the ketchup.

"No way! That's my favorite too... I have all the seasons on DVD. Sometimes when I am bored I'd just watch them all over again." My brother said as they both chuckled.

They've been talking endlessly during the lunch, ignoring me completely. I felt annoyed because of their behavior but on the other side I was happy that Yugyeom get along so well with Ira. I took a sip of my iced tea and smiled watching their interactions.

"So... Yugyeom how old are you? I noticed you called Hazel "noona". Ira said as he took a sip of his drink. Yugyeom nodded as he swallowed the food.

"I just turned 20 a few weeks ago." He said looking a bit nervous, unsure about what my brother's reaction will be. Ira nodded in approval.

"That's fine I guess, Hazel is only one year older." He said dipping his fried on Yugyeom's ketchup, he smiled.

"Actually... She's two years older in Korean age." Yugyeom added a bit embarrassed.

"Really? Does that mean we're 22 here?" He asked me and I nodded.

"Hmm... Well, I think there's still not much of a difference, does it bother you?" He asked Yugyeom, he shook his head eagerly. I remained silent as I saw their talking. I've never thought about this before, I never even asked this question to him.

Does he really feel that way? Doesn't it bother him? I guess I always knew he was younger than me but I tried to push the thoughts away all the time.

"What about your family?" Ira asked. I elbowed him because of his recklessness. Not even I have asked him that. Yugyeom almost choked on his food as he opened his eyes widely. He swallowed and then took a sip of his water bottle.

"Uhh – I – He said as he ran a hand through his hair, looking nervously at me – I haven't told my family yet." He said.

I felt embarrassed for a second and I wanted to kill Ira in that moment. Ira looked at me and sighed.

"May I ask why?" Ira said.

"Ira- I stared but Yugyeom motioned me to stay quiet. He cleaned his lips with a napkin and put it back down.

"I'll tell them soon enough. Don't worry hyung." He stated with a soft but steady voice. I was impressed that he tried to not look nervous even though I know he was. Ira nodded in approval and then turned to smile at me.

Even though it was an awkward moment, I am glad that Yugyeom managed to work it out in the best possible way, but the thought clanged on my mind.

His family.

We haven't talked about it. We've never said anything about telling his family. In my case my only family is Ira and he just met him, I guess is easier when you just have a brother only. It must be more difficult to talk about these things with a much larger family, like Yugyeom's.

We returned to the building and Yugyeom walked with us back to the apartment.

"Do you want a beer?" Ira offered. Yugyeom laughed and shook his head.

"Ira stop. He can't drink - I felt Yugyeom's hand on my back caressing it.

"Thanks you but I'll pass hyung." He said respectfully to Ira. Ira shrugged and disappeared on the kitchen.